Does anyone know the name of this trail. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

sterlingautosport · 12-21-2007, 12:55 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.

Here are some pics.http://www.nowhitefenders.com/johnso...2002%202k7.htm

Goatman · 12-21-2007, 07:33 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, 03:09 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, 03:52 PM

I think Tim Florian was one of the first to run it. May be mistaken though.

Aaronn · 12-22-2007, 06:23 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, 06:55 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, 07:38 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, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-Wear

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, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaronn

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, 09:04 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, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-Wear

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, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatman

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, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaronn

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, 08:04 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, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RE:Todd

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 ??

offroad_joe · 12-25-2007, 09:40 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.

12-21-2007, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
sterlingautosport Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92401 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 216	Does anyone know the name of this trail. 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. Here are some pics.http://www.nowhitefenders.com/johnso...2002%202k7.htm __________________ Sterlingautosport.com SoCalIndependent4x4.com Off Road Warehouse fan club member #1

12-21-2007, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Goatman Rock God Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25239 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,065	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. __________________ Richard Gauthier Ultra4 Stock Class Team NAXJA /Petty Cash Racing 4643 Thanks to NAXJA, Goodyear, BILSTEIN, Ten Factory, Brown Dog, Hooker Harness, Raceline Wheels, G&G Auto Repair, WARN, Yukon Gear and Axle, Solid Axle, JKS, Full Traction, Viking Winchline, Black Magic Brakes

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JeepRecoveryTeam Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10203 Location: Bender Up Da Hill Posts: 7,163	I think Tim Florian was one of the first to run it. May be mistaken though. __________________ Ultra4 and King of the Hammers

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Aaronn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2413 Location: Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 1,274	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 __________________ TINBENDERS.ORG

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Aaronn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2413 Location: Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 1,274	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. __________________ TINBENDERS.ORG Last edited by Aaronn; 12-22-2007 at 09:04 PM.

12-22-2007, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
TroyToy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53724 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 555	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

12-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
biglar Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16111 Location: Banning, CA Posts: 501	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.

12-22-2007, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rock-Wear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15186 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 2,236	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!

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RE:Todd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 422 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 6,374	I was told that canyon to the left as your leaving Big Johnson is called Boulderdash. Rob rolled twice going down it at Thanksgiving. __________________ Todd Steele TINBENDERS Formula Toy #006; Thanks to Deaver Spring, High Angle Driveline, Longfields, Rock Buggy Supply, PRP Seats, Marlin Crawler, Coast Motor Supply and RockStomper. [url=http://www.tinbenders.org]TinBenders.org[/url]

12-25-2007, 09:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
offroad_joe Rock God Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 16829 Location: so cal Posts: 1,270	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.

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