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Didn't see this until I got back, but was out that way this weekend. Was thinking about playing around in Lytle Creek, but didn't end up having enough time. Let me know if you ever find yourself headed up the 395 to play...there's some pretty cool trails all over this area.

 

i head up 395 all the time in my 4x4 trucks my pat is only 4x2 i was trying to see if any owners just wanted to get together shoot the breeze look at modded vs non modded pats etc have a meeting in park or resturatnt like i do with my other truck and car clubs and discuss future meetuing etc...but due to lack of response i guess no one is interested oh well i tried

 

I just picked up my 08 Pat last week. I work in Rancho Cucamonga and would be happy to meet for lunch. I didn't get a tripped out Pat, but it's pretty nice with the E package (4x2,sunroof,heated seats,split read seat,2.4 L, auto). Would like to add some nice rims in the future.

 

I'd be up for a trail run. I head up 395 fairly often, as well. There are a ton of trails on the west side of the Sierra, too.

 

Just started exploring some of the old mine trails and things since I got here, but I'd gladly trade some local secrets for equivalent in the Palomar Mountain park area. Used to go there to shoot at the open range, nice place. 4 hour drive from Orange County, should be pretty easy to get a group of people together for a well planned weekend road trip.

 

well like i said i only got a 4x2 and not really looking to use it on the trail but on the other forums i belong to we usually meet once a month somewhere have some dinner or lunch meet in the park go for a cruise just have fun talk shop and shoot the breeze. but it looks like no one seems to be interested in that oh well.

 

I am up for it. I live in the HB

 

I'm available for a trail run on May 11 or May 17.

There's a pair of trails along Cleghorn Ridge, between Silverwood Lake and Cajon Pass, that run side-by-side. One is easy, and the other moderate to difficult. It's easy to switch back and forth between them to attempt or avoid interesting obstacles.

Driving time for the easy trail should be around 1.5 hours.

Anyone who's interested, post here or send a PM.

 

Think I'll be coming down again shortly to install my lift and supersliders, Rocky Road is about 2 weeks behind in shipping out the lift kits, so it should be hitting UPS any day now. I'll keep your dates in mind when I start planning the trip down.

 

Is anyone available/interested in doing a meetup or trail drive this week? I have a rare weekend off from work (actually Saturday, Sunday and Monday...starting Feb. 21) and would like to get out and get muddy.
I am in OC but am open to driving into Mojave or down near San Diego.....also open to other suggestions.

 

I'm in the Vegas area for a while, how long a drive to any of these places?? LA is 4 hours I think.

 

Correct. Vegas is about four hours from LA. Barstow is two hours from Vegas and Baker is one hour from Vegas. I often times go past Barstow, which would put me less than two hours from Vegas.
I was reminded that I won't be available until Saturday afternoon (I am judging a journalism competition), after 3 p.m.

 

I'd like to start to run with a few others - Have been trail seeking solo - we all know offroading alone, especially when getting stuck is no good - Im out here in the Barstow area but wouldn't mind checking out many other areas...

 

Im in Oceanside, let me know if your around ANYONE. I work everyother weekend but wouldnt mind cruising or riding some "weak" trails or roads!

 

I'm up for a meet as well....don't think i'll be doing any trail riding on my 20" wheels though.

I'm in Beaumont...near Palm Springs.

 

im up for it......anybody else???:banana::banana::banana:

 

Seriously...lets get this thang on the road. How about a Picnic/BBQ/SAUSAGE fest??? ...lets get this party started.

The mid-west guys have us beat on this front!

 

hi everyone

I really want to get some wheeling done I know of a nice long trail it is mild enough for 4x2's it's I'm the the los angeles forest so its good clean fun. I would like to get this going for the last weekend of April its 30 miles of dirt and just a cool forgotten road. Check out "calling all socal patriots"

 

So we have a few places now.. we have to pick a time and place.

Occotillo SVRA Very tough on the back depending on how slow/fast you go.. lots of ripple-effect in the land there. Also quite a trip to get there

Joshua Tree (although, kinda boring for the most part, cause there's only that one trail thats on there for "4x4 only" -- see sig) Also quite a trip to get there

LA Forest .. not sure about there; I was gonna test my FSJ there eventually though; haven't been there in a while; and last time was a Rally-race with my neon, so I didnt exactly visit the "off road"

My vote would be for Occotillo / Anza-Borrego personally; unless you guys don't want to "test" yourself (or your suspension.. bumpity bumpity bumpity bump)

If you really want to test your vehicle - "Cross-over trail"

 

Suzy I was planning a trip down there myself in June I wanted to test drive the trails before I asked anyone to come out with me . I will lockdown a date and post it hopefully we could all meet up at a trail head.

 

There are actually 4 trails in Joshua Tree National Park, the easiest of which is Pinkham Canyon. When it's in good condition, a well-driven 4x2 should be able to make it, although if you found the Cut Accross trail difficult, this will seem quite challenging. The other three require high-clearance 4x4 to complete, but large portions of each can be driven with 4x2.

There are hundreds of miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty in and around Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (detailed map). Trail conditions inside the park (street-legal vehicles only) are usually better than where OHV are allowed, because the OHVs tend to tear up the trails and create a lot of whoops. Trails inside the park also tend to have less traffic and less aggressive drivers, for better safety and more solitude.

There are a number of trails leading off SR78 between Scissors Crossing and Ocotillo Wells that are easily negotiated with 4x2. Off S2, Coyote Canyon is negotiable at least to second crossing and possibly to third crossing (aka Lower Willows, a major ford).

There are three trails that are currently open and that start at higher elevation, descending to the low desert: Cottonwood Canyon (Ranchita -> Yaqui Well), Rodriguez Canyon, and Oriflamme Canyon (the latter two both start from Golden Chariot Canyon, near Banner, and end in Mason Valley roughly 10 mile S of scissors crossing). These have much lower temperatures, especially in the late afternoon, but require high-clearance 4x4. Golden Chariot Canyon itself should be negotiable by 4x2. Culp Valley and Jasper trails (near Ranchita) stay at higher elevation and are negotiable by 4x2.

There 's a whole bunch of trails on the western slope of the mountains, mostly at higher elevations, many of which are suitable for 4x2. The North Main Divide trail runs along the crest of the Santa Ana Mountains (Santiago Peak). It is centrally located and suitable for 4x2. The chaparral is blooming and gorgeous. And there are still patches of snow on shaded northern aspects above 7000' in the Peninsular ranges.

 

That thing covers most of San Diego inland; all the way down to the border. damn.

 

Sounds good; maybe both of our jeeps will make it when we decide on it..

 

nice

 

well.. it are june. Let us know when man..

 

Its July, whats happened to teh meet/trail rides?

 

Apparently there was none. lol

Apparently everybody has lost interest in a meet..