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sterlingautosport
12-21-2007, 01:55 PM
Sorry don`t know how to use photo shop.The trail starts just to the left of big johnson or the next canyon up on the map.And ends at the exit to upper b.j.http://www.extremewheelers4christ.org/images/map4a.jpg
Here are some pics.http://www.nowhitefenders.com/johnson%20valley%20unnamed%20trail%20dec%2002%202k 7.htm
Goatman
12-21-2007, 08:33 PM
I've seen some tracks up that canyon, but have never run it. There's no name to it that I've ever seen or heard of.
TroyToy
12-22-2007, 04:09 PM
Scott

our group ran that trail when we were coming off of upper johnson, on the way down, one guy actually put his rig on the side
lots of tracks but i have never heard of a name for it
JeepRecoveryTeam
12-22-2007, 04:52 PM
I think Tim Florian was one of the first to run it. May be mistaken though.
Aaronn
12-22-2007, 07:23 PM
If it the one I'm thinking of.......Boulderdash ...Tim and Matt and I think Misery I believe were the first to run it....I've only been down it on the way out of Big Johnson
biglar
12-22-2007, 07:55 PM
I don't know if we were the first, but we ran it the same season Jon and Mitch built the Johnsons. I'm thinking 2000 or 2001. It was an official run at the same All-Pro Jambo that the Johnsons were introduced. It was called the Gatekeeper then.
Rock-Wear
12-22-2007, 08:38 PM
Nope, not Boulderdash....

Boulderdash is the canyon North or Left of the Big Johnson canyon.

Misery Mile is right there as well, but it is just to the right of Clawhammer.


I have never been up that canyon, but looks like a lot of fun!
Aaronn
12-22-2007, 08:59 PM
Nope, not Boulderdash....

Boulderdash is the canyon North or Left of the Big Johnson canyon.

Misery Mile is right there as well, but it is just to the right of Clawhammer.


I have never been up that canyon, but looks like a lot of fun!

Isn't it just up(on the map) from the entrance to big johnson? or is it one canyon out of view on this map?
Rock-Wear
12-22-2007, 09:19 PM
Isn't it just up(on the map) from the entrance to big johnson? or is it one canyon out of view on this map?

Actually YES the canyon he is speaking of IS Boulderdash. I thought this post was about the "unknown" trail in the picture.

We broke that one a couple years ago and it was unlikely it had ever been run before as there is a HUGE rock in the center of the trail with a large boulder blocking the only way around it. We ended up winching the large boulder onto its side making the obstacle passable with keen driving. Since then a lot of small rocks has filled in the big holes and is relativity easy to get around. Great trail for sure. I would say its difficulty level is on par with Sledghammer last time I ran it...
Aaronn
12-22-2007, 10:04 PM
something definately changed from the first time I ran it...there used to be a pretty sketchy drop off (going down the trail) ...never found it last time out,must have gotten filled in.
Goatman
12-23-2007, 02:19 PM
Misery Mile is right there as well, but it is just to the right of Clawhammer.



Which canyon is Misery Mile?

Heard about that a few years ago, but never been up it. I haven't seen much talk about it. Good canyon?
Aaronn
12-23-2007, 02:53 PM
Which canyon is Misery Mile?

Heard about that a few years ago, but never been up it. I haven't seen much talk about it. Good canyon?


Misery Mile is off Claw....hard right and up..runs parellel w/ Claw...then drops right down at the entrance of F.O.H.

(correct me if I'm wrong Matt)
Rock-Wear
12-23-2007, 05:57 PM
Misery Mile is off Claw....hard right and up..runs parellel w/ Claw...then drops right down at the entrance of F.O.H.

(correct me if I'm wrong Matt)

sounds about right... Its a short canyon (and by short I mean the sides arnt very tall) that you will find during the VERY beginning of Claw. Its off to the right side during the fast sandy start of Claw. It curves up to the left and ends about 1/4-1/2 mile later. The decent is steep and off camber that drops down back into Claw a little ways before FOH.
RE:Todd
12-23-2007, 09:04 PM
I was told that canyon to the left as your leaving Big Johnson is called Boulderdash. Rob rolled twice going down it at Thanksgiving.
Aaronn
12-23-2007, 10:41 PM
I was told that canyon to the left as your leaving Big Johnson is called Boulderdash. Rob rolled twice going down it at Thanksgiving.


really ?? :flipoff2:
offroad_joe
12-25-2007, 10:40 AM
Fun trail to go down, been down it twice. I would like to go up it this weekend, it looks like it would be fun.