Panamint and the buggy? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Air Ride · 04-07-2011, 09:40 PM

We are wanting to camp at Ballarat and hit some trails for spring break but I cant fit the truck in the trailer. Can I drive my buggy on the roads in that area or will I go to jail?

OTR · 04-07-2011, 10:39 PM

Pretty sure you'll be fine on Indian Ranch Road and the trails on the Panamint side. Ive seen bikes and quads up and down that stretch. Indian Ranch Road is county maintained, not a BLM route. Stay off the pavement.
Half way up the mountain you do cross into the Park, and that is a no green sticker area. Street licensed only. People do it but if a ranger saw you its a ticket. Is your plate not valid ?

From Ballarat it is possible to get to the Argus side of the valley and not leave dirt, but its a loooong way to get anywhere. Isham is doable though.

When are you going ?

k.

Air Ride · 04-08-2011, 09:53 AM

The buggy is registered and insured but far from street legal.
We will be headed out April 20th.

Jes · 04-08-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Air Ride

The buggy is registered and insured but far from street legal.
We will be headed out April 20th.

Should not be an issue. Saw a ranger on Coyote canyon Rd.(Goler Wash) last weekend and he didn't say anything to me about my pile.
Bring ear plugs, I didn't and the long drives on dirt roads with the wind was painful.
Why didn't you come out with us last week?

Air Ride · 04-08-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jes

Should not be an issue. Saw a ranger on Coyote canyon Rd.(Goler Wash) last weekend and he didn't say anything to me about my pile.
Bring ear plugs, I didn't and the long drives on dirt roads with the wind was painful.
Why didn't you come out with us last week?

Had prior commitments otherwise I would have.

I've got one more trick to see if I can get the truck in the trailer. If that doesn't work we are taking the buggy.

Air Ride · 04-27-2011, 09:17 AM

We didn't end up taking the buggy, scored this hardcore wheeling machine just in time for the trip.

broncdawg · 04-27-2011, 10:15 AM

Check out the articulation!!! Bad Ass. Nothing in Panamint the Sammy can't do, except Isham Cyn. Is there still snow up top?

Air Ride · 04-28-2011, 08:22 AM

We did Pleasant, South Park and Goller. Had a little trouble with the water fall on Goller took about 5 tries. Didn't see any snow, it was about 85 on the valley floor and 65-70 on top.

Jes · 04-28-2011, 05:16 PM

Nice.
Haven't talked to Andy, did he make it out?

Air Ride · 05-04-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jes

Nice.
Haven't talked to Andy, did he make it out?

He made it out for Saturdays run to Stripe Butte.

04-07-2011, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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OTR Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20587 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,753	Pretty sure you'll be fine on Indian Ranch Road and the trails on the Panamint side. Ive seen bikes and quads up and down that stretch. Indian Ranch Road is county maintained, not a BLM route. Stay off the pavement. Half way up the mountain you do cross into the Park, and that is a no green sticker area. Street licensed only. People do it but if a ranger saw you its a ticket. Is your plate not valid ? From Ballarat it is possible to get to the Argus side of the valley and not leave dirt, but its a loooong way to get anywhere. Isham is doable though. When are you going ? k. __________________ . Ultra4 Stock Class #4643 - Team NAXJA/Petty Cash Racing *"There's the troublemaker" - Craig Beck, BLM Ridgecrest Field Office* .

04-08-2011, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Air Ride Tech Editor Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1656 Location: Santa Margarita, north of bender land Posts: 3,549	The buggy is registered and insured but far from street legal. We will be headed out April 20th. __________________ HENDRIX MOTORSPORTS.COM Threaded Panel Tab Sale tinbenders.org camo is my hero, even if he is gay DirtChoppers.net

04-27-2011, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Air Ride Tech Editor Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1656 Location: Santa Margarita, north of bender land Posts: 3,549	We didn't end up taking the buggy, scored this hardcore wheeling machine just in time for the trip. Attached Images __________________ HENDRIX MOTORSPORTS.COM Threaded Panel Tab Sale tinbenders.org camo is my hero, even if he is gay DirtChoppers.net

04-27-2011, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
broncdawg Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42245 Location: Bishop, CA Posts: 440	Check out the articulation!!! Bad Ass. Nothing in Panamint the Sammy can't do, except Isham Cyn. Is there still snow up top? __________________ 77' Bronco,5.0 roller,Klune 4:1,37s,Wristed radius arm / 85' Runner-5.29s,Detroits / 79 F350 4x4

04-28-2011, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Air Ride Tech Editor Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1656 Location: Santa Margarita, north of bender land Posts: 3,549	We did Pleasant, South Park and Goller. Had a little trouble with the water fall on Goller took about 5 tries. Didn't see any snow, it was about 85 on the valley floor and 65-70 on top. __________________ HENDRIX MOTORSPORTS.COM Threaded Panel Tab Sale tinbenders.org camo is my hero, even if he is gay DirtChoppers.net

04-28-2011, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jes Rock God Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7575 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 1,142	Nice. Haven't talked to Andy, did he make it out? __________________ TDO Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers. URF Racing. JV rally post #31.

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