How about a listing of trails in So Cal?

[rotozuk]

I think we are all kind of sick of hitting the same trails all the time. How about a quick listing of some of your favorites, maybe a picture or two if you have them.

To get it started I'll list some of the normal trails and links to maps of the area when I think it practical. Sorry, don't have pics on many of these online.

Big Bear - Done most everything up there, but Holcomb Creek is my favorite. Gold Mtn is my clubs adopt-a-trail. General map of the area:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=34.298352,-116.859856&spn=0.085938,0.129433&z=13&om=1

Truck Haven Hills - Just a fun place to play in your rig with others.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=truckhaven&sll=33.340854,-116.092529&sspn=0.695242,1.035461&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

Azusa Canyon (A-buse-a) - If you have not been, you should check it out. Basically a wheeling area you pay a couple of bucks to enter and get stuck in the mud behind a small lake. Only place you will see huge mud trucks in So Cal. Teamwork here can be amazing to watch when water levels are low.
(I think this map is about right.)
http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=34.238841,-117.848539&spn=0.042999,0.064716&z=14&om=1

That should be a good start for now.. I'll let you guys fill in some more as I need to get off the computer now.

-Wayne

[kstatecruiser1]

I've did Cleghorn a couple of times. It's a fire road with a lot of optional lines. Some can get pretty interesting. It can be as fun as you make it. I've always ran it from the 15 to Silverwood Lake.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=cleghorn+trail&ie=UTF8&ll=34.290977,-117.403679&spn=0.133598,0.233459&z=12&om=1

[bodyman909]

Cleghorn is always fun.. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/bodyman909/IMG_0184-1.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j97/bodyman909/IMG_0348-1.jpg

[rotozuk]

Let me change the pace a bit.My heart is really in exploring new areas, especially areas with history. So I love places like Calico since it has some great mining history and good trails. I have yet to see everything over there.

Calico
This fun area is located out near Barstow and has a lot to offer. It was one of California's largest mining areas, and has some HUGE hardrock mines to poke around in. There are 2 popular trails, but many more dirt roads that are well worth exploring. Have you found the open pit mines? Borax mines? Flat tops? Almost driven into a vertical shaft by mistake? Then you haven't explored this area. (Please stay on the trails and do not liter while visiting!! That goes for all trails by the way.)
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=233534&stc=1&d=1141964541

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=229488&stc=1&d=1139863913

Out near the dry lake:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232309&stc=1&d=1141263467

Old rail tunnel:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232316&stc=1&d=1141264206

And lets not forget an amusement park:
(are buggies OHVs? They did not bug us.)
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232312&stc=1&d=1141263523

Well endowed women:
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=232314&stc=1&d=1141264098

[rotozuk]

One of my favorites is a visit to Panamint Valley and the area around it. Not a place to be in the warmer months, but an amazing place to explore, and some good wheeling trails. We have had a lot of trails closed in the area, but still lots to see and do.

Again this is an area that is filled with history, lots of mining, early ranches, etc. How great is this area? It actually has its own forum here on Pirate for a single trail that was in the area: http://pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=90

If you are looking for the tougher trails, then Defense Mine and Isham Canyon would be them. Most other trails are more scenic or historical. Defense can be reached by SUV (I'm pretty sure) but the trail also has several options that are fun to drive. Cummins Cut is probably the best of these. Again I have yet to hardly touch the area and I have been out there half a dozen times. There are many cabins in the valley that you can stay at for free if you get early enough to secure a bunk, etc. Research on the area will net you lots of good info.

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=panamint+valley&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.03917,66.269531&ie=UTF8&ll=36.137875,-117.260513&spn=0.336048,0.517731&t=h&z=11&om=1

Some pics from the last trip (some just outside the valley)

http://aaaprodisplays.com/rotozuk/Panamint%20Valley%20'07_files/IMG_1787.jpg

http://aaaprodisplays.com/rotozuk/Panamint%20Valley%20'07_files/IMG_1790.jpg

http://aaaprodisplays.com/rotozuk/Panamint%20Valley%20'07_files/IMG_1803.jpg

http://aaaprodisplays.com/rotozuk/Panamint%20Valley%20'07_files/IMG_1723.jpg

http://aaaprodisplays.com/rotozuk/Panamint%20Valley%20'07_files/IMG_1708.jpg

-Wayne

[Dusty]

Hey guys check out Dirtopia http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Main_Page

There's a lot of good info on So Cal trails already there and you can add more if you want. I added a few myself. its a pretty killer site.

Dusty

[kstatecruiser1]

That's a nice link!!

[Infernal Jeep]

That's a nice link!!

Hey Scott,we can't forgett about the River Bottom :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[rotozuk]

Yes, good link. Similar to one I used recently on a trip in Colorado:
http://4x4trails.net/index.php

But the 4x4trails site does not have much going for California.

-Wayne

[kstatecruiser1]

Hey Scott,we can't forgett about the River Bottom :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I would, but it's closed off now...:(

[davyjeeper]

Superstiton is my back yard. I'd be glad to "host" anyone who wants to come down and wheel. No wheeling buddies out here in nowhere.

Sand, Dirt, Rocks, all together. Easy to hard trails, scenic.

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1 dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=h&q2=32.926068%2C-115.810661&q1=San+Diego+CA+&trf=0&lon=-115.830832&lat=32.962947&mag=5

[rotozuk]

Superstiton is my back yard. I'd be glad to "host" anyone who wants to come down and wheel. No wheeling buddies out here in nowhere.

Sand, Dirt, Rocks, all together. Easy to hard trails, scenic.

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1 dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=h&q2=32.926068%2C-115.810661&q1=San+Diego+CA+&trf=0&lon=-115.830832&lat=32.962947&mag=5

Hmm, never played around down there. Might have to take you up on that one. What is a nice time of year to play around there? I'm guessing October - May or so?

-Wayne

[davyjeeper]

It's my favorite, not too well-known. June July August are night-wheeling months, if you catch my drift. :D


These guys do a run every year if you wanna check out some trip reports, they have pix i nthe gallery too. http://www.sd4wheel.com

[davyjeeper]

Here's some of my Superstition pix. The Blazer is mine, the K10 my brother's, the Jeep is mine. The Jeep and K10 pics where the K10 is stockish are old.

http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/DavidWhymore/Superstition/

I'm the foreman at the family machine and weld shop, so hit me up if you're ever in trouble down here.

[Black01taco]

A buddy's and I did a sunset/night run up to Carrol Canyon OHV Park east of San Diego Off the I-8( Buckingham springs exit). It was a great run we headed out of Sd around 6pm and were on the trail by 7:20. It’s a mild trail throughout, bronco peak that is, with some harder sections if you wish. Great views along the climb towards the peak, the trail also has steep climbs and descents going both ways. Good short fun trail…

Coming In from the east side.
http://blogster.com/host/images/81558701405.jpg

The wedge, (bad angle)
http://blogster.com/host/images/09630487891.jpg

http://blogster.com/host/images/89850760135.jpg

http://blogster.com/host/images/13997896412.jpg

Sunset
http://blogster.com/host/images/98233287902.jpg

Average obstacle..
http://blogster.com/host/images/15760336593.jpg

Coming up the west side hill of Bronco Peak
http://blogster.com/host/images/82271461014.jpg

http://blogster.com/host/images/15888552797.jpg

Heading out.
http://blogster.com/host/images/55941466888.jpg

http://blogster.com/host/images/78041636996.jpg

[davyjeeper]

Corral is scenic, but not much fun if you have more than 35s and 2 lockers. The weather is a lot better than here in summer though. :D I take my wifes stock 4runner up there and tool around sometimes to get a temporary "fix".

[Marc P]

My favorite desert area is the Superstitions. I also enjoy exploring the Fish Creek are of Anza Borrego. For runs closer to San Diego I enjoy Carveace trail and Corral Canyon.

Carveacre is off of Lyons Valley Rd near the Barrett Honor Camp....

The beginning of the trail..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid161/p599a0489ec268c668ac5b0b757e2d386/f4d7f7ca.jpg

Rock playground
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pb151061f5c03f43a2f0d9fbe413e115b/e96e9c75.jpg

Pancake rock
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e325/funrunner91/3-18-2007024.jpg

[davyjeeper]

You the man. Wanna go wheelin' sometime? I'd like to check out the Carveace Canyon. Is it more of a stock 4runner trail or a 46" tired Truggy trail?

[davyjeeper]

http://www.justruns.com/

http://www.justruns.com/files/Dir.htm

http://thesocalbigdawgs.com/vb/

[Jeeplord88]

I don't know if Hungry Valley was mentioned here... But it a pretty good place.

They have trails from beginner to Extreme.

I've only done beginner to intermediate there. Not sure how good the Advance/extreme stuff there.

http://www.all-offroad.com/DirtBikes/Where2Go/SVRA_HngryVly.html

[davyjeeper]

Help keep our trails open!

http://preserveourtrails.com/default.asp?256n675=qrsn7y6_2r6v6v10

[Desertbronco]

Cleghorn is one of my favorate fun runs

[IrvineGuy]

Cleghorn is one of my favorate fun runs

seriously mine too, i had a blast and in my truck some of the spots are pretty hairy

[steve graff]

try shedder canyon near pomdale. I dont have a map but its off the 138.

[KINGSIZE]

try shedder canyon near pomdale. I dont have a map but its off the 138.

GPS to Shredder

Entrance to trail off of 145th St E.
N34°36.000' W117°52.283'

Trail Head
N34°35.838' W117°51.204'

[Billschmill]

I don't know if Hungry Valley was mentioned here... But it a pretty good place.

They have trails from beginner to Extreme.

I've only done beginner to intermediate there. Not sure how good the Advance/extreme stuff there.

http://www.all-offroad.com/DirtBikes/Where2Go/SVRA_HngryVly.html


I disagree. Don't waste you time unless you're into bikes/quads. I guess it's ok for that but I wouldn't know since I'm not.

Please post some pics of the Extreme trails Jeeplord88. TKS :p

[rotozuk]

I disagree. Don't waste you time unless you're into bikes/quads. I guess it's ok for that but I wouldn't know since I'm not.

Please post some pics of the Extreme trails Jeeplord88. TKS :p

Yeah, I'd rate the "extreme" as moderate-tough. It will give a stockish vehicle a hard time. Not recommended for most SUVs. But still a fun place to poke around with some friends. Even better in winter when it is wet up there.

Miller Jeep Trail and its connecting trails are about as tough as it gets there.

Will probably be doing Miller in a month or so.

-Wayne

[davyjeeper]

Cleanup at Superstition this weekend and MDR race at Plaster City next weekend. Come on down.

http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/recreation/ohvs/superstition.html

[simonsays]

It's not really a trail but there is some cool wrecked vehicles on sawmill in big bear.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/theangryenglishman/image006.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/theangryenglishman/image007.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/theangryenglishman/image003.jpg

[Jthai]

It's nice to see so many San Diego peeps in this thread. Are any of the trails you guys mentioned okay for stock vehicles? I'm hoping to start out easy with my vehicle and any entry level trails around SD that you guys can recommend would be sweet. Thanks!

[GreenRubi]

the guys at Justruns.com are having a beginners run this weekend I think

Check out the link a few posts back

[Jthai]

Thanks!! I just might go to that one!

[FishPOET]

Three black diamond trails off Hwy 38. 1N37A, 1N38, 2N93D.

A good site for trails, maps & GPS coords in So Cal: http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50

[davyjeeper]

Anyone coming out to superstition for the sd4wheel event? I'll be out there, but not on the runs.

Look/listen for the big loud piece of junk blazer on bling rims. :D

[davyjeeper]

Noticed simonsays' post again...anyone wanna do a cleanup on Sawmill? How many fullsize wheelers and trailers are out there?

[davyjeeper]

BUMP

Coyote Canyon by Borrego Springs is beautiful this time of year with all the flowers, and there's some mild stream crossings and rocks at the top.

They told me I couldn't take my fullsize there...ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBeOGWceHKU

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/DavidWhymore/Coyote%20Canyon/CoyoteCanyon01.jpg

[Devil Dog]

Awesome thread.. new to the area.. and lookin for peeps to wheel with.. been to the hammers in Johnson Valley... west of Yucca Valley..

did jack hammer in my heep.. was a nice trail.. can not wait to go back there..

http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/trips/2008/Hammers%20March%208/10l.JPG

think if something doesnt come up for the hammers in two weeks.. i might head down to SD and try Bronco Pass and what not... even though it looks easy for my rig.. i enjoy getting out in it.. and being with good folks..

[Hammered Scout]

BUMP

Coyote Canyon by Borrego Springs is beautiful this time of year with all the flowers, and there's some mild stream crossings and rocks at the top.

They told me I couldn't take my fullsize there...ha!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBeOGWceHKU

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/DavidWhymore/Coyote%20Canyon/CoyoteCanyon01.jpg



Is that DWitcher's old rig? Solid front axle? Dam that thing is nice.

[davyjeeper]

Jup. :D

[-sean-]

Superstiton is my back yard. I'd be glad to "host" anyone who wants to come down and wheel. No wheeling buddies out here in nowhere.

Sand, Dirt, Rocks, all together. Easy to hard trails, scenic.

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIycG51BF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLWJ1 dHRvbgRzbGsDbGluaw--#mvt=h&q2=32.926068%2C-115.810661&q1=San+Diego+CA+&trf=0&lon=-115.830832&lat=32.962947&mag=5

Sounds like you are the man I need to be talking too.
Moving to Brawley from Denver CO... don't ask why, it's a looong story.:shaking:
Was hoping to here about places to wheel in "WAY" So Cal.

[davyjeeper]

There's more wheeling/exploring here than I can point my truck at. I could spend the rest of my life here and not see it all. Will be cool to have someone to wheel with. If you like offroading, and you can handle the warm summer, don't be bummed about moving here...

seven six oh nine six oh one eight nine three

is my cell.

[mikegyver1]

If you want a hard run out at corral canyon, start in the campground and go up Bronco Peak Connector. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/ohv/corralmap.shtml
Trail 1A.
If thats to easy for ya' then take your wife or girlfriend and drive it blindfolded with her shouting directions.:shaking:
I'll see ya' out there soon as my new tires show up.:shaking:

[davyjeeper]

If you want a hard run out at corral canyon, start in the campground and go up Bronco Peak Connector. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/ohv/corralmap.shtml
Trail 1A.
If thats to easy for ya' then take your wife or girlfriend and drive it blindfolded with her shouting directions.:shaking:
I'll see ya' out there soon as my new tires show up.:shaking:

Cool. Never found anything very hard out there, pics anyone? I just might have to go finish my truggy for this...

[shoyrtt]

Three black diamond trails off Hwy 38. 1N37A, 1N38, 2N93D.

A good site for trails, maps & GPS coords in So Cal: http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50

Thanks for the link.:)

Another trail is 1N12 off of Hwy 38 between Mentone and Forest Falls that leads to the back side of the Seven Oaks Dam. 1N12 also leads Morton Peak. There are some fun rocks to play on down behind the Dam (depending on the water level). Here is a long shot of the Dam and the fire road leading into it.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2226000-2226999/2226347_267_full.jpg

[Marc P]

I have been on 1N12 a few times. I was living near 7 oaks during the Landers quake. The 38 was closed, but 1N12 was open.

[mikegyver1]

A few guys are going to Corral Canyon this Saturday to do Bronco Peak. Not sure if anyone will try it blindfolded. I might make it out there. still undesided.

[davyjeeper]

When where who contact info?

[Jeepman14wheel]

When where who contact info?

I will be out there on Sat the 12th. It is a lot of fun out there.

[mikegyver1]

Here is a map of the area: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/ohv/corralmap2.shtml

I've got the bug too. I'll be out there. 9am
I may have to leave a little early. Friends coming over in the late afternoon.
Black TJ on 37" MT/R
PM me if you need better directions.
Mike

[Black01taco]

:smokin:here are some more from Bronco Peak...:smokin::smokin:

Heading down the West side... The rear Pass side tire is 5+ feet off the ground......

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh32/drewburr/broncopeak0182.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh32/drewburr/broncopeak034.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh32/drewburr/broncopeak0392good.jpg

Demo going for a ride...:flipoff2:
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh32/drewburr/broncopeak0402Demo.jpg

[LucasLeader]

Anyone know of anything near Ventura County? Just got my first truck and need to get out there and get some experience.

[jeeplt1]

GPS to Shredder

Entrance to trail off of 145th St E.
N34°36.000' W117°52.283'

Trail Head
N34°35.838' W117°51.204'


just remember that you are "supposed" to get permission since part of it is
"technically" on private property!