Good Trails In Southern California (San Diego) Area?

91Runner · 09-14-2002, 09:34 PM

Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right board to put this in, but does anyone know of any good offroading trails in the Southern California Area around San Diego? Preferably within 50 miles or so. I usually go out to Ocatilla Wells/Borrego, but i'm looking for some more "local" places for like day trips or something.
Thanks.

-Braden

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mhawker · 09-20-2002, 10:29 AM

Braden,

I've heard about trails in Penasquitos (Black Mountain), but have never been. I'm a 2wd. Check out the TTORA board and you might find what you're interested in.

Mike

91Runner · 09-20-2002, 10:54 AM

Oh okay cool thanks. One of my friends was telling me that he heard about some trails in the Black Mountain area, but he headed up there and where the guy said that the trails were, they're starting to build houses or something. I'll definitely check out the TTORA boards.
Thanks for you help!

-Braden

Robinhood150 · 09-20-2002, 11:08 AM

I think most people go to borrego. There's also Coyote something and I think that's in the north county. It's on an indian reservation.

The ttora guys go there a lot. Also checkout www.xterraownersclub.com . They have a southern CA section and they're always going somewhere.

Hope that helps a little,
Stev

Marc P · 10-13-2002, 04:17 PM

Back from Pinyon Mountain--alive
Well we made it back from Anza Borrego. The trip was crazy, the most technical 4x ing I have ever done. The "squeeze" was fairly easy, but after that was climbing Pinyon Mtn. a very challenging climb that I got stuck on pretty bad. A locker would have been nice ( I will be getting one as soon as I figure out which one will suit me best). Then came Pinyon dropoff, a slide all the way down huge loose rocks with huge holes that people over time have filled with rocks. After all that there is a lumpy rock wall you must climb. I almost did not make it back from this one. But we did, and I just barely grazed my rear bumper during the whole run.

Anyone thjinking about doing this run should e-mail or post a message to me first.

Marc

L33T35T 4Runner · 10-28-2002, 06:27 PM

I live up in the Orange County Area, 3 miles from the beach. I own a 1995 Toyota 4runner 2WD 3.0LT v6 and i cant take it offroading anywhere!

i wish i could go offroading

the extent of my offroading is going over curbs, lol

09-20-2002, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
91Runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 572	Oh okay cool thanks. One of my friends was telling me that he heard about some trails in the Black Mountain area, but he headed up there and where the guy said that the trails were, they're starting to build houses or something. I'll definitely check out the TTORA boards. Thanks for you help! -Braden __________________ "We've Got Ways Of Making You Pronounce The Letter O." 2005 Avalanche White Nissan Xterra 4x4 265hp V6... Stock For Now

09-20-2002, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	I think most people go to borrego. There's also Coyote something and I think that's in the north county. It's on an indian reservation. The ttora guys go there a lot. Also checkout www.xterraownersclub.com . They have a southern CA section and they're always going somewhere. Hope that helps a little, Stev __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

10-13-2002, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	Back from Pinyon Mountain--alive Well we made it back from Anza Borrego. The trip was crazy, the most technical 4x ing I have ever done. The "squeeze" was fairly easy, but after that was climbing Pinyon Mtn. a very challenging climb that I got stuck on pretty bad. A locker would have been nice ( I will be getting one as soon as I figure out which one will suit me best). Then came Pinyon dropoff, a slide all the way down huge loose rocks with huge holes that people over time have filled with rocks. After all that there is a lumpy rock wall you must climb. I almost did not make it back from this one. But we did, and I just barely grazed my rear bumper during the whole run. Anyone thjinking about doing this run should e-mail or post a message to me first. Marc __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

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09-20-2002, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
mhawker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 229	Braden, I've heard about trails in Penasquitos (Black Mountain), but have never been. I'm a 2wd. Check out the TTORA board and you might find what you're interested in. Mike

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L33T35T 4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fountain Valley, CA (so cali) Posts: 2,005	I live up in the Orange County Area, 3 miles from the beach. I own a 1995 Toyota 4runner 2WD 3.0LT v6 and i cant take it offroading anywhere! i wish i could go offroading the extent of my offroading is going over curbs, lol