After Christmas Jacumba Run

[sdnative]

Where:
Jacumba Area, About 65 miles east of San Diego off of Hwy 8.

When:
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010

Details:
Explore areas around Elliot Mine and Table Mountain, including Valley Of The Moon, and Carrizo Gorge overlook. Who knows, we may make a wrong turn and end up in the nudist colony

Meet:
Meet at the Carl's Jr on Tavern Road in Alpine at 8:00 AM.

1263 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA

Carl's Jr in Alpine

Requirements:
4wd with good ground clearance, locker on one end, and good off-road tires.

There will be a few rough areas, including narrow shelf road with one off-camber spot, and a very tight narrow switchback (at least a 3-point turn here). Should be good for some pucker factor and pictures.

Comms:
We'll be monitoring these repeaters:
Otay Mtn 146.640 (-) 107.2
Laguna Mtn 147.150 (+) 107.2

Simplex: TBD

Fuel:
Will be available in Jacumba

Random Pictures:

Smuggler's Cave:

What's left of Rider's Cabin:

Valley Of The Moon:

View looking toward Ocotillo/Plaster City:

One of many tunnels:

A mine:

The railroad:

Video of the "Man Hill"
Jacumba_20081206 :: ManHill.mp4 video by cheme02 - Photobucket

 

[Brentbba]

I don't think I'll have my truck back by then.

 

[VCCruzr]

Count me in!

 

[ZPDFJ]

cool

I might be back in time for this run. I don't have a locker but I have faith. Probably count me in too. Do you have any pics of the pucker spots?

 

[pinoytoys]

Looks like a fun trip. Wish I could join you guys but that would be a long trip from north OC.

 

[Bluetribal]

Where:
Jacumba Area, About 65 miles east of San Diego off of Hwy 8.

When:
Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010
Since it gets dark early these days, I would like to be at the trailhead by 8:30AM or so. This means leaving San Diego by ~7:30AM

Details:
Explore areas around Elliot Mine and Table Mountain, including Valley Of The Moon, and Carrizo Gorge overlook. Who knows, we may make a wrong turn and end up in the nudist colony

Requirements:
4wd with good ground clearance, locker on one end, and good off-road tires.

There will be a few rough areas, including narrow shelf road with one off-camber spot, and a very tight narrow switchback (at least a 3-point turn here). Should be good for some pucker factor and pictures.

Comms:
We'll be monitoring these repeaters:
Otay Mtn 146.640 (-) 107.2
Laguna Mtn 147.150 (+) 107.2

Simplex: TBD

Fuel:
Will be available in Jacumba

Random Pictures:

Valley Of The Moon:

Hey I have done some of that un-lifted and un-locked! I have the same photo...

This trail was a walk in the park compared to following Steve 619Toy through Sidewinder in Buckman Springs.

 

[sdnative]

I don't have a locker but I have faith. Probably count me in too. Do you have any pics of the pucker spots?

Most of it is pretty mild, but there are some spots that you may need a locker. There is a nasty switchback on a narrow shelf road that requires a three-point turn even for small rigs. It is doable in a larger rig, but it would require some confidence and good driving. Last time I did it, I had a front tire hanging over the edge. :whoops: Unfortunately I don't have a picture.

You won't have a problem. I don't plan on doing a couple of the rougher spots (see below). You may need a tug in one or two areas, but it's not a problem. You may get a little pin-stripping though...

Hey I have done some of that un-lifted and un-locked! I have the same photo...

This trail was a walk in the park compared to following Steve 619Toy through Sidewinder in Buckman Springs.

Yes, most of it is fairly mild. There are a few spots that are a little challenging. That's what makes it fun.

Here is a fun spot. You have to drive up the side pretty far and get off camber to avoid this rock. The picture does not do justice:

Unless you are a guy named Steve, then you just drive over it:

 

[Brentbba]

Looks like Steve could use more flex!

 

[sdnative]

Here are a couple more shots of the pucker areas:

This one is completely optional:

 

[kovsky]

Looks fun, if I don't go to mammoth I might just make it.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Wish I could make it but have to work. Looks fun though!

 

[Bluetribal]

Looks fun, if I don't go to mammoth I might just make it.

Why would you NOT go to Mammoth! They are getting dumped on with the white stuff!

And I am cabin commited to go to Big Bear this weekend where they are getting RAIN!

 

[sdnative]

For all the last minute people out there, we plan on meeting up at the Carl's Jr on Tavern Rd in Alpine at 8:00. Editing first post as well...

 

[ZPDFJ]

cool

Did Steve come down on his sliders, or was the WB short enough? That might be fun for my truck...

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

So this ride got bumped to Thursday, huh?

I should be able to make that one!

 

[sdnative]

Did Steve come down on his sliders, or was the WB short enough? That might be fun for my truck...

Pretty sure he came down on his sliders. We don't have to do that part of the trail, in fact I wasn't planning on it. The only section you may have trouble with is the really tight switchback and a few ledges here and there.

So this ride got bumped to Thursday, huh?

I should be able to make that one!

I think it was always on Thursday. I hope I didn't put a different day somewhere.

 

[619TOY]

I think it was always on Thursday. I hope I didn't put a different day somewhere.

I think maybe the title is deceptive

I'd still like to make it but don't think I can swing the day off

And yes, I did come down on the sliders, no problem though

 

[ZPDFJ]

I think maybe the title is deceptive

I'd still like to make it but don't think I can swing the day off

And yes, I did come down on the sliders, no problem though

I had it in my calendar as Thursday from the 17th, just before I left town.

I have no sliders so that will remain your line only Steve!

 

[sdnative]

I think maybe the title is deceptive

I'd still like to make it but don't think I can swing the day off

Quite possibly. Maybe I should have said "After Christmas and before New Years Jacumba Run"

Sorry to hear about work Steve, hopefully the boss will feel really generous after Christmas and give everyone the day off, with pay.

 

[kovsky]

I'm going. Looks like some really cool scenery so worth a 2 hour drive for me.