Work sent me out to San Bernardino last Thursday, and afterwards, I had a few hours free before heading home to Riverside. Cleghorn was only about ten miles away, so off I go!
As I would be going by myself with a fairly stock 2WD X, I aired down and took it slow and light, ready to turn around as soon as I came across something that would be too much to handle. After running Big Bear and Anza Borrego with the group last year, I found out real quick what was and was not possible in 2WD. The recent rains left enough puddles and ruts along the trail, but it was better then what I expected: it was perfect to run when choosing the right lines. About three-quarters of the way up, I ran into a few snow spots. The view from up there is pretty sweet! Soon the trail was covered in snow, so I turned around and made my way back down. It was a great way to get out for the day! Just enough to keep the X dirty.
Looking over the hills towards Wrightwood, near the start of the trail:
Impromptu Cleghorn Run - March 3rd, 2011
Underneath one of the towers:
Impromptu Cleghorn Run - March 3rd, 2011
I took a quick video coming back down from the top. The quality isn't the best, but it shows a bit of the view from up there:
http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/SCCX%20-%20Cleghorn%20Solo%20Run%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCN2575_mpeg4_001.mp4
