How old is the Hammer trail system? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

max7 · 12-11-2008, 08:28 AM

In writing my letter to the USMC, BLM, Dept. of Interior, Congressman, ect. I wanted to acknowledge the age of the Hammer trail system. I know that building the trail system has been a completely volunteer effort, but I do not know when the Hammer's began? This information would be helpful to address the historical factor within my letters.
Best, Max7

Brazoz · 12-11-2008, 09:15 AM

Early to mid 1990's. The effort began with the Victor Valley 4 Wheelers. Sledge was the first. I've got the info at home but would feel safe in estimating 1993.

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OlMan · 12-11-2008, 10:19 AM

In looking at my event t-shirts, the first Rocktoberfest/Fun in the Desert would have been 1992. I know that VV4W is trying to put together a Hammer Trail history from Chuck Shaner, the Father of the Hammers.

Brazoz · 12-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Remember, if your comments are specifically on the Hammer trail system they need to go far beyond the fact that you think they are cool and you like to wheel there. Highlight midigating issues... Your vehicle has been modified specifically to drive the Hammer trails at a cost in the thousands. Your once street legal vehicle no longer passes California Vehicle Code as a result of modifications made to drive the Hammers. The off-road experiences available at the Hammers does not exist elsewhere in California. Many families do not possess either the time or income to travel to other states to recreate. A loss of the Hammers is a total loss for these families... totaling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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wilez5150 · 01-09-2009, 09:02 PM

i joined the vv4w in 95 and helped put on fun in the desert 5. at the time sledgehammer, jackhammer, aftershock, and fissure mountain trails were all we had. sun bonnet was added in 96 then came claw hammer, outer limits an wrecking ball. i think, i've slept since then

12-11-2008, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
max7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118831 Posts: 20	How old is the Hammer trail system? In writing my letter to the USMC, BLM, Dept. of Interior, Congressman, ect. I wanted to acknowledge the age of the Hammer trail system. I know that building the trail system has been a completely volunteer effort, but I do not know when the Hammer's began? This information would be helpful to address the historical factor within my letters. Best, Max7 __________________ The Second Amendment Ensures Liberty.

12-11-2008, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brazoz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38791 Posts: 111	Early to mid 1990's. The effort began with the Victor Valley 4 Wheelers. Sledge was the first. I've got the info at home but would feel safe in estimating 1993. BUILD THE SURGE! __________________ Ed Hills, Dueler in the desert...Brazoz on the Boards 1979 CJ-5, T-18, Tera D20, 60/44, on 37s

12-11-2008, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
OlMan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69305 Posts: 269	In looking at my event t-shirts, the first Rocktoberfest/Fun in the Desert would have been 1992. I know that VV4W is trying to put together a Hammer Trail history from Chuck Shaner, the Father of the Hammers. __________________ Rich TTF Rig In Apple Valley

12-11-2008, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brazoz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38791 Posts: 111	Remember, if your comments are specifically on the Hammer trail system they need to go far beyond the fact that you think they are cool and you like to wheel there. Highlight midigating issues... Your vehicle has been modified specifically to drive the Hammer trails at a cost in the thousands. Your once street legal vehicle no longer passes California Vehicle Code as a result of modifications made to drive the Hammers. The off-road experiences available at the Hammers does not exist elsewhere in California. Many families do not possess either the time or income to travel to other states to recreate. A loss of the Hammers is a total loss for these families... totaling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. BUILD THE SURGE! __________________ Ed Hills, Dueler in the desert...Brazoz on the Boards 1979 CJ-5, T-18, Tera D20, 60/44, on 37s

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01-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
wilez5150 Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 86194 Location: apple valley ca, 35 miles from hammer town Posts: 579	i joined the vv4w in 95 and helped put on fun in the desert 5. at the time sledgehammer, jackhammer, aftershock, and fissure mountain trails were all we had. sun bonnet was added in 96 then came claw hammer, outer limits an wrecking ball. i think, i've slept since then