okay, so i say us southern californians plan an off road get together. i've never been on one, so it'll sure be a learning experience for me. and i know there are a few other people on the board from the area. hopefully who have a good idea of where to go. i have a couple places i go, but i have a feeling there are better options. so let's plan something for around here, in LA county, but even ventura or orange. something that the 2wds can handle, and maybe some parts just for us 4wds? maybe for november or december? now that i've thrown this idea out, let's get some ideas to get the ball rolling...

 

I'm still a virgin when it comes to off-roading, I'm interested in joining if you guys decide to go thru 2wd friendly trails.

 

Just so you know, most of the areas are closed due to the fire conditions. All of the Big Bear area was closed last week. I heard it was statewide.

 

yeah, i've seen that too. especially around here with the angeles national forest. but i think fire season should be over pretty soon.

 

its been pouring all day. I hope they open all the trails.

 

That is a great idea. Another area that is not too far is Anza Borrego here in east San Diego County. Lots of trails with different terrain. If you guys start planning something count me in.


Some pics of Anza Borrego
http://community.webshots.com/album/28312904DvrHcOvZDy

 

Do you guys want to run with the So. Cal. Jeep Grand Cherokee guys? My buddy is the president and I've been out a few time with them. They're a cool bunch.

 

sounds good to me. let us know if they've got anything coming up you want to join in on.

 

okay, bob_98sr5, you're in the LA area, any idea? or anyone else around here? sure there's off road evens in southern ca, but those are usually around san diego or way inland around san bernadino or something. let's plan something a little closer to the la/oc area. any ideas? if not y'll could always come up here to santa clarita, there's a few trails around here

 

Since you guys are new to offroading and 2WD might come along I have one piece of advice to offer...

Bring a nylon tow strap and a pair of D ring shackles like the ones pictured here. With these items you can pull each other over stuff that you wouldnt be able to get over otherwise and the 2WD guys don't have to be left behind. You can get the straps at your typical Autozone or Pep Boys type place for around $20 and the shackles can be bought at a hardware store for around $7 each. DO NOT get a strap with hooks on the ends, get one with loops only.

Have fun and take pictures.

 

The only places I know of are San Diego (anza borrego), San Bernardino Mtns, the off road park just north of magic mountain, and Pismo dunes/san luis obispo mountains.

I'm still trying to put together a joint norcal/socal run to pismo someday. I've been busy lately though.

Steve

 

huh??

 

heh heh, I thought I'd get you with that one . I couldn't remember the name of the place when I posted that. Now that I'm home I did a search and found it. It's called Hungry Valley SVRA.

You can do a google search for that, Gorman, and Miller Jeep Trail for more info. Never been there myself though.

Nice website by the way,

Steve

 

There is an area up in big bear. Off of 38 you can take many of the trails to 3n16. Built rigs may want to take 3n69 (rated black). Where 3n69 meets 3n16 hang a left and cruise to 3n32 take this up many other trails. ie John Bull trail and others.

 

thanks dude.

yeah i thought you meant there's one like right RIGHT just north of magic mtn. but i guess hungry valley isn't all that far away. i actually passed by there on sunday and checked it out. i didn't have time to stay long but i sure do want to go back, it's be cool to go with some of you guys

 

Sorry, I tend to lump things together and gorman seemed close to magic mountain. Kinda like LA encompasses everything from Norco to santa clarita to me.

Steve

 

oh yeah, i was getting all excited cus i live in santa clarita. i was like "what? an offroad area right around here that i don't know about, cool" but hungry valley is only like 45 mins away