So now that GONE '11 is over with...

[dhsundance]

John Bull is not for the faint of heart...or open differential. 

Gold Mountain Trail however, can be fun with a few good spotters.

Holcomb Creek Trail is close to re-opening soon after a 3 year closure due to fires. I always found it to be a bit easier than JB.

[Oz]

So far Steevo and Lee from Rugged Rocks

[npgtech]

Hmm.... got to see what we are doing for the munchkin's B-Day...

[shi819]

Hmm.... got to see what we are doing for the munchkin's B-Day...

Negative Ghostrider

[Oz]

Heh heh heh the pattern is full

[MachineOverMatter]

I vote for a Pismo trip. Bonfires, fireworks, bars and sand-shenanigans.

[leons240s]

are there any decent trails with some water crossings? i think it would be awesome for a summers wheeling trip if we mix it up between wheelin hiking camping and some good ol fashion creekin (or is that just a mentone thing lol)

[Bobby B.]

Holcomb Creek Trail is close to re-opening soon after a 3 year closure due to fires. I always found it to be a bit easier than JB.

I went through there with a trail crew last season and at the time it was definitely not easier than John Bull. 

[subsport]

Dishpan Springs/Deep Creek Trail (3N34) east of Lake Arrowhead in the San Berdoos has a nice water crossing. Once across the creek gatekeeper to Dishpan can be about as tough as gatekeeper at JB, as I recall. It's been a few years since I've been. Probably should have at least 33s, sliders and a rear locker, or be willing to take a few bumps and bruises.

[Erick]

There's a few of us running John Bull June 26th if anyone's interested

Actually sounds really fun, but will be in Vegas for a bachelor party that weekend.  I'll keep trolling for the next one that might work, staying on the road (no matter how fast) just isn't the same as going off it.