New to the area and was looking to try my stock 80 out on some southern Cali trails. Was thinking red rock/ last chance. Any other recommendations near the antelope valley, anyone going out any time over the holidays? Just bought a trail book on Amazon that I will look into as well. Thanks for the help.
Southern California off-roading
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Big Bear, Rowher flats, Hungry Valley (Gorman)
Spent last weekend exploring some of the trails east of Temecula in Aguanga. High point Truck Trail.
I'm going to do Calico doran/Odessa this Saturday. It's near Barstow. I've seen it done with a close to stock 80 with armor and lockers. There is potential for body damage. You should look it up on the web, if you want to join us send me a pm.
As always, pictures required.
See it live! Come join the fun.
I got a lot of body damage yesterday at Big Bear snowboarding after a 3 year long break.
Ouch. Human body damage isn't good. I went up gold mountain after it snowed a few weeks ago. The slush made it fun.
I'm not known for making wise human body decisions. Today I worked on my other car which a regular size sedan, so I had to bend over for a couple of hours. I walk like a zombie now. Sabotaging myself is my favorite pastime.
The trail has deteriorated quite a bit since I was last one it. I'm on a 6 inch lift with 37's and lockers. I made it through with no problems, however, the other 2 guys that came with me both had newer Jeep Wrangler 4 doors on 35s with lockers and I had to strap one of them once. The other one got a flat after slicing open his valve stem on a rock. One also ended up getting a fair amount of rash on his rear passenger fender flare. Everyone's Sliders took a beating. Definitely wouldn't recommend the trail without armor and a good driver is a must if you have less than 35's.
Hopefully they got some video or pictures. I was too busy spotting them through to get any.
On a side note a hotshot jeep Cherokee tried an obstacle with too much gusto and destroyed his power steering lines, spilling power steering fluid all over the place.
Overall a fun day. If anyone wants to go in the future I'd love to go back with some 80's, just beware body damage is certainly a possibility through the narrow sections.
Hopefully they got some video or pictures. I was too busy spotting them through to get any.
On a side note a hotshot jeep Cherokee tried an obstacle with too much gusto and destroyed his power steering lines, spilling power steering fluid all over the place.
Overall a fun day. If anyone wants to go in the future I'd love to go back with some 80's, just beware body damage is certainly a possibility through the narrow sections.