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Are you referring to Coyote Canyon trails, both North and South? Located in Anza Borrego, I think parts of them close temporarily between June and September to allow water access for the Bighorn Sheep. The two trails do not meet up with each other...actually they do, but you can't drive between the North Trail and South Trail because there is a wildlife preserve between them.

I drove Coyote Cyn. North in March of '04. I'd rate the most difficult parts at a solid 7+, for off-camber shelf road and loose scree and boulders. It's pretty steep in some places, but no problem for even the most moderately modded Cruiser. I did it in a bone stock Xterra with sliders, and it was a really fun trail, even if it was hairy in a few places. Bashed up my skid plates pretty good, and really worked the suspension, getting a wheel higher in the air than I was comfortable with, and driving a manual, stalled out on some sphincter-clenching ascents. But, with any more articulation and clearance, ie with an 80 series, it would have been a lot easier.

Also, I have to mention that the road is on the side of a cliff, so being off-camber and looking down a few hundred feet to assured death adds a little tension, especially if (like me) you have an irrational fear of heights.

The bottom of the canyon has some great sights and a few river crossings, which if you hit them in the spring or fall may have a good amount of water in them.

At the bottom of the North Canyon is Bailey's Cabin, a quaint little stone house on the sandy floor. There's a bed, furniture, a clipboard, some food in cans and when I was there, an icebox with a sixer of Coors! The cabin is first come first served, and they only ask that you leave it as nice as you found it (or nicer). There is also a series of nearby artesian wells with fresh water, though I did not try any of them.

Okay, I'm rambling now...
 
MMMMMMMKAY, so you were talking about Los Coyotes...well, it's Friday, and my brain doesn't do stuff no Friday. Me sorry.



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Smitty, you crack me up. :D

Dan, no I actually forgot about Los Coyotes. Haven't been out there since......... It's been a long time, probably 10 years.

Shahram, I believe Dan is referring to Los Coyotes Indian Reservation. They have some nice challenging trails that are not too over the top for stock or those without sliders. The trails you speak of in Anza Borrego sound great. I have heard the names of them but I don't think I have been on them. I have only been out in Anza once and it was about 15 years ago and I was with a group that led the way so I had no clue where we went anymore. Good one to consider as well.

The one I was thinking of is Corral Canyon OHV. It is just south of the 8 near Pine Valley. It is popular with dirt bikers and the trails are reputed to be quite challenging. I have not been there personally but some friends have ridden their dirt bikes there and said it is pretty good. They were a little lackluster but they like MX track riding better. Check out the following links, one is an article recently in the San Diego Union Tribune and the second is the USFS site on the area with good links. Let me know what everyone thinks.


http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060624/news_lz1dd24weeken.html


http://www.sdorc.org/ohvareas/c_canyon/c_canyon.html
 
I should have my truck back together and ready to rock by the first weekend in August! :D

FYI, the places you are suggesting are well over 100 degrees at this time of year! :D
 
Yeah, it's quite toasty up there right now. This would be a great run in September/October.

I also know a great place for rock hounding up near Buckman Springs. McCain Valley contains one of the finest pegmatite exposures in So Cal, with nice quartz, tourmaline and mica specimens littering the area. There's also a great view of Carrizo Gorge, the old railway (which is being rebuilt), and beyond to the desert and Salton Sea.

Here's a shot of the largest curved wooden bridge in the U.S., which is the Goat Canyon trestle in Carrizo Gorge.
goatcyntrestle.webp
 
good point about the 100f + (but it's a dry heat.:D ) could we find some nice caves or tunnels from 10am to 2pm...and avoid the bake...

or find another place that might be cooler... and save these for October (or start a list for future months)..

or we could put together a group buy on the JDM aux. fan for the a/c compressor...and new radiators....


or we could do a group PM day... in 100+ heat ( I have a big fan.. with a mister --- 7 years in Texas I did learn on thing :grinpimp: )


or ?????????????????? any other idea....




I do want to see that bridge...
Being a Railroader that would be cool....

I wonder if there are any abandon rail lines we could drive along the coast where it would be cooler...just a thought.... ????
 
Boston Mangler said:
I should have my truck back together and ready to rock by the first weekend in August! :D


FYI, the places you are suggesting are well over 100 degrees at this time of year! :D

:doh: Next time I will try and actually think before I throw out ideas. Glad to hear about the cruiser.




OLDGOAT said:
I also know a great place for rock hounding up near Buckman Springs. McCain Valley contains one of the finest pegmatite exposures in So Cal, with nice quartz, tourmaline and mica specimens littering the area. There's also a great view of Carrizo Gorge, the old railway (which is being rebuilt), and beyond to the desert and Salton Sea.

Here's a shot of the largest curved wooden bridge in the U.S., which is the Goat Canyon trestle in Carrizo Gorge.

That sounds pretty cool. I would love to see that bridge as well. Is the climate this time of year a little less ridiculous?



There is also the idea Tare threw out originally of going to Pismo in August.
 
Carrizo Gorge and McCain Valley are hot right now. It would be better to do this in late September or October. The railway bridges and tunnels used to be open for hiking, but are closed now and monitored by railway security. I have a friend, a fellow geologist, who was hired by the railroad to perform a geologic evaluation of the area and give recommendations on rehabbing the line. He may have access to the railway and may be interested in giving us a tour. He loves this sh*t and would probably jump at the chance, if he still has access. I'll give him a call this week and chat about it. Once he gets talking about Carrizo Gorge, well, I may be on the phone for awhile.:rolleyes:
 
I think that sounds like a pretty cool opportunity to take advantage of if he still has access in a couple of months. I know I would enjoy it. Wheel and learn, what a concept. Make sure you set up with the :princess: before you call to have her yell she needs your help so you can get off the phone if neccessary. ;)
 
Slomo said:
Make sure you set up with the :princess: before you call to have her yell she needs your help so you can get off the phone if neccessary. ;)

Hehehe, we've actually used that strategy before with him!
 
Any idea what railroad is doing the rehab???
 
Coyote Canyon is indeed closed this time of year for the Big Horn sheep. I've approached it from Borrego Springs. A nice little rock garden climb. Stock probably ok but better with sliders and a small lift. The canyon has a beautiful campground back there.
 
Sounds like a nice place to camp in the fall... Camping and some wheeling...

and you could bring sputnick....

October... trip???

Maybe we could make it a 3 or 4 day trip Thursday thru Sunday..
 
Just the run to Coyote Canyon isn't a very long drive. It is a beautiful camping site. Perhaps exploring the entrance from the other end as well would make a nice weekend.

I've already got a trip in October with the NorCal guys, but perhaps November.

Brent

RAYJON said:
Sounds like a nice place to camp in the fall... Camping and some wheeling...

and you could bring sputnick....

October... trip???

Maybe we could make it a 3 or 4 day trip Thursday thru Sunday..
 
RAYJON said:
Sounds like a nice place to camp in the fall... Camping and some wheeling...

Maybe we could make it a 3 or 4 day trip Thursday thru Sunday..


I like that idea, Ray.



Brentbba said:
I've already got a trip in October with the NorCal guys, but perhaps November.

Brent

Traitor!:flipoff2:
 
Traitor!:flipoff2:

A man has to eat well on the trail you know! :cheers: :flipoff2:
 
Give us a chance Brent we will only get better, (at cooking food)

I am sure with a little more practice the Nor Cal guys will envy our feasts.

With the group we have I am sure we can out do them if we try a little....
and at more than just cooking.....
 
They probably eat caviar while sipping a fine fine wine at camp each night. How can we compete with that? :hillbilly:
 
We can make it upbeat on the next meet - POLKA!
Who can beat Polka dancing around the campground :D

I can boil a mean Ramen if anybodys interested.
 

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