calico, saturday 08-16-08 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

roastbeef · 08-12-2008, 05:24 AM

possibly going to calico on the above listed date and time. post up if you can make it and we will discuss a meeting location and time.

benttoy · 08-12-2008, 07:00 AM

Sounds like fun

roastbeef · 08-12-2008, 05:15 PM

ok, im defiately going. im thinking about meeting at mule canyon/ghost town road at 0900 am.

benttoy · 08-12-2008, 06:14 PM

Let me see how the rest of the week turns out I should be able to make it tho

Bert Vega · 08-12-2008, 07:18 PM

where is the trail located??

jpfrk2001 · 08-12-2008, 07:36 PM

sounds like a good time to dust off the heep and test the waters after 4 months of work done to it!

I should make it! count me in if nothing comes up at the last minute

roastbeef · 08-12-2008, 09:06 PM

mule canyon is marked by a street sign, i believe. if you look at any online map, you can easily see that mule canyon is about 5 miles east of the ghost town off of ghost town road.

benttoy · 08-13-2008, 06:57 AM

Take the ghost town off ramp toward calico. follow the road about a mile or so past calico you will see the road sign on the left

jdholder · 08-13-2008, 07:52 AM

How difficult is the trail, I know nothing about it.

benttoy · 08-13-2008, 08:45 AM

Mule canyon is a graded dirt road not hard at all. there are side roads that can be fun but mostly its just a cool place to cruise. doran and oddesa are a little harder but still not bad

jpfrk2001 · 08-13-2008, 03:42 PM

Do you all want to turn this day in a canyon exploring day? I've always wanted to explore the canyon that starts on the east side of the range and travels up and towards the west. I google earthed it and it looks doable maybe. I've even flown over it more then a dozen times. I have a winch with a winch block and straps.

Its just a thought. Maybe go find the entrance at least and do a quick 1 hour hike to see what its about.

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...793857&zoom=13

THis one is zoomed in some more on the entrance. The Lat and Longs are in the upper site bar at the end with the zoom:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx....78463&zoom=16

Here is another pic max zoom:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx....78463&zoom=18

climbing and heading west up the range:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...789115&zoom=18

Some more. This area I can't tell from the shadow, but this are might be hairy:
http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...794662&zoom=18

thoughts, ideas?

roastbeef · 08-13-2008, 06:00 PM

mule canyon/ghost town road is just the meeting point.
i haven't been to calico since i was a stock 2wd. i don't know the trails, and im all for exploration.
all i know is where gatekeeper is, and a few guys from other boards are going who are IFS, and they won't be able to do the difficult stuff.

there is a trail that is near the gate keeper.... if it was a "Y", the gate keeper would be to the left, and if you went right, you would go through a short canyon that lead to this- i want to see where it goes.

jpfrk2001 · 08-13-2008, 07:20 PM

That sounds like an idea. After that, I would like to find the entrance of what I want to explore if we have time after wards.

REDWAGON1985 · 08-13-2008, 07:37 PM

its either odessa or doran canyon, I can never remember which is which, all the trails in Calico will show up on gps.

jpfrk2001 · 08-13-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDWAGON1985

its either odessa or doran canyon, I can never remember which is which, all the trails in Calico will show up on gps.

Ok. then what canyon is on the east side of the range that I put in here? I am just trying to find someone to do this canyon with. Im not saying to do it this weekend, I just someone to go with me on finding the entrance and see what is there.

Caterpiller · 08-14-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpfrk2001

Ok. then what canyon is on the east side of the range that I put in here? I am just trying to find someone to do this canyon with. Im not saying to do it this weekend, I just someone to go with me on finding the entrance and see what is there.

I would like to check it out also but not this weekend going to do john bull in bb. I also want to check out your turbo setup on your jeep.

benttoy · 08-14-2008, 05:55 AM

I think thats doran in the pic I,ve been up both but its been awhile. so we,re meeting at mule canyon/ghost town road at 9:00?

REDWAGON1985 · 08-14-2008, 07:09 AM

this might help you out.

http://www.calicotown.com/ohv/images/topomap.jpg

benttoy · 08-14-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpfrk2001

Ok. then what canyon is on the east side of the range that I put in here? I am just trying to find someone to do this canyon with. Im not saying to do it this weekend, I just someone to go with me on finding the entrance and see what is there.

Marty I know where that canyon is at I,ve been up there a few times but have never been thru all of it. I am bringing the f-toy this time. you might recall the trip with Wayne and Jon dropping into doran from the top that was fun but not in a stock sami. There is a small cemetary near the entrance to the canyon you want to check out

roastbeef · 08-14-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benttoy

I think thats doran in the pic I,ve been up both but its been awhile. so we,re meeting at mule canyon/ghost town road at 9:00?

thats the correct time and location, yes.

jpfrk2001 · 08-14-2008, 05:21 PM

sounds good

benttoy · 08-14-2008, 05:22 PM

Cool I will be towing but I will be there should be a fun day! Does anybody else need to park tow rigs or am I the only one?

desertjewel · 08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

If you stay to the right at the "Y" to Gatekeeper, you end up on Odessa Canyon. If you take Gatekeeper, it turns into Doran Canyon. The bypass to the Gatekeeper for Doran is on the left when you first come into the valley from the road off the highway. It takes up top and along the ridge then drops you into Doran Canyon just above the Gatekeeper.

DESracing · 08-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Whats the temp like out there?

benttoy · 08-14-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DESracing

Whats the temp like out there?

this week its been around 105

08-12-2008, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	Sounds like fun __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy

08-12-2008, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	Let me see how the rest of the week turns out I should be able to make it tho __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy

08-12-2008, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bert Vega Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115550 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 644	where is the trail located?? __________________ Proud Member of Socal Independent 4X4

08-12-2008, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
jpfrk2001 New Beginnings Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99513 Location: On the move Posts: 4,244	sounds like a good time to dust off the heep and test the waters after 4 months of work done to it! I should make it! count me in if nothing comes up at the last minute __________________ My jeep is a hotrod! /forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/658004-going-against-odds.html NEW BEGINNINGS: /forum/general-4x4-discussion/971511-jealle-o-cigano.html

08-13-2008, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	Take the ghost town off ramp toward calico. follow the road about a mile or so past calico you will see the road sign on the left __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy

08-13-2008, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
jdholder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115923 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 39	How difficult is the trail, I know nothing about it. __________________ 03 Range Rover HSE - Lifted, 32's, Bumpers, Lights

08-13-2008, 08:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	Mule canyon is a graded dirt road not hard at all. there are side roads that can be fun but mostly its just a cool place to cruise. doran and oddesa are a little harder but still not bad __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy

08-13-2008, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
jpfrk2001 New Beginnings Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99513 Location: On the move Posts: 4,244	Do you all want to turn this day in a canyon exploring day? I've always wanted to explore the canyon that starts on the east side of the range and travels up and towards the west. I google earthed it and it looks doable maybe. I've even flown over it more then a dozen times. I have a winch with a winch block and straps. Its just a thought. Maybe go find the entrance at least and do a quick 1 hour hike to see what its about. http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...793857&zoom=13 THis one is zoomed in some more on the entrance. The Lat and Longs are in the upper site bar at the end with the zoom: http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx....78463&zoom=16 Here is another pic max zoom: http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx....78463&zoom=18 climbing and heading west up the range: http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...789115&zoom=18 Some more. This area I can't tell from the shadow, but this are might be hairy: http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTEx...794662&zoom=18 thoughts, ideas? __________________ My jeep is a hotrod! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004 NEW BEGINNINGS: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=971511 Last edited by jpfrk2001; 08-13-2008 at 03:50 PM.

08-13-2008, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
jpfrk2001 New Beginnings Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99513 Location: On the move Posts: 4,244	That sounds like an idea. After that, I would like to find the entrance of what I want to explore if we have time after wards. __________________ My jeep is a hotrod! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004 NEW BEGINNINGS: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=971511

08-13-2008, 07:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
REDWAGON1985 never fear Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61115 Location: So Cal Posts: 471	its either odessa or doran canyon, I can never remember which is which, all the trails in Calico will show up on gps. __________________ #13 of the Johnson Valley Rally #270 of the Tellico Rally

08-14-2008, 05:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	I think thats doran in the pic I,ve been up both but its been awhile. so we,re meeting at mule canyon/ghost town road at 9:00? __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy Last edited by benttoy; 08-14-2008 at 05:55 AM.

08-14-2008, 07:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
REDWAGON1985 never fear Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 61115 Location: So Cal Posts: 471	this might help you out. http://www.calicotown.com/ohv/images/topomap.jpg __________________ #13 of the Johnson Valley Rally #270 of the Tellico Rally

08-14-2008, 05:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
jpfrk2001 New Beginnings Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99513 Location: On the move Posts: 4,244	sounds good __________________ My jeep is a hotrod! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658004 NEW BEGINNINGS: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=971511

08-14-2008, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
benttoy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76617 Location: in a crappy little apartment Posts: 1,425	Cool I will be towing but I will be there should be a fun day! Does anybody else need to park tow rigs or am I the only one? __________________ Wright racing F-TOY #22 Hi desert driveline losi rcp crawlers A Samauri is not an f-toy A samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy A Samauri is not an f-toy Last edited by benttoy; 08-14-2008 at 05:25 PM.

08-14-2008, 05:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
desertjewel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98660 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 104	If you stay to the right at the "Y" to Gatekeeper, you end up on Odessa Canyon. If you take Gatekeeper, it turns into Doran Canyon. The bypass to the Gatekeeper for Doran is on the left when you first come into the valley from the road off the highway. It takes up top and along the ridge then drops you into Doran Canyon just above the Gatekeeper.

08-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
DESracing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80470 Location: Oc Posts: 528	Whats the temp like out there?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode