Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: 0317 on October 17, 2017, 12:05:27 PM
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Run Announcement
Location: Between Big Bear Lake and Yucca Valley (2N61Y and 2N70Y)
Date: Tuesday, 10-24-17
Leader: James (0317)
Difficulty: Moderate to lightly Difficult (black diamond per: forest service)
Meet: Highway 38 and 2N01
Meet Time: 10:30 am
Depart: 10:45 am
Comm: None
Run Typ: Day Run
Lunch On the Trail
Description: Trail includes narrow canyons, steep shelf roads, large boulders and sharp rocks. The trail is rocky in places but can be traversed by stock 4X4s with open differentials and a skilled driver. Remote location.
Features: Travel on easy forest roads to remote canyons in search of rock crawling challenges. Not a scenic trail. Many old mines in the area. Some roads allow green-sticker vehicles, others do not.
A total of 16.4 miles. 3 to 4 hours.
I have done this trail 4 times solo and lockers were never needed but would always help. Rock sliders and under armor recommended.
1. 0317 (Wife and Daughter)
2. 0317's Father in law (Taco)
3. Tom (4Runner)
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EQUIPMENT:
For a typical SCCX Xcursion, at a minimum, you should have at least the following:
- Full size spare tire, in good condition and preferably of the same size and type as the other tires.
- Jack capable of lifting the vehicle & tool capable of removing lug nuts (including key for any locking lug nuts).
- First Aid Kit, and any personal medications that you require.
- Extra food and water
- Vehicles should be in good condition, and be well maintained.
- All vehicles should have recovery points front and rear.
- Tow strap (no metal hooks).
- Fire extinguisher.
- Flashlight(s) and extra batteries, knife, matches/firestarter, mirror, whistle.
- Air compressor.
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Sounds like a fun day. I've really been wanting to get out on the trails with you and Tom soon. Unfortunately, this Tuesday is too short of a notice for me to get the day off work. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I can make the next one. Have fun!
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Darn, I work M-F. Have fun guys.
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I'm very interested and almost a definite yes. I'll let you know.
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Sounds like a fun day. I've really been wanting to get out on the trails with you and Tom soon. Unfortunately, this Tuesday is too short of a notice for me to get the day off work. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I can make the next one. Have fun!
Sorry for the 1 week notice, wish you could join. text me and we can plan a trip for us and invite Tom.
Darn, I work M-F. Have fun guys.
You'll find that if any trail rides involve me, 90% of the time it will be a weekday
Alright cool!
I'm very interested and almost a definite yes. I'll let you know.
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I modified the trail difficulty from: Moderate to light Difficulty to Moderate to lightly Difficult. Sorry if this confused anyone, i meant to say it was lightly difficult. This trail is rated Black Diamond by the forest service, its more difficult then Gold Mountain but less difficult then Holcomb Creek, Dishpan Springs, or John Bull.
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I'm very interested and almost a definite yes. I'll let you know.
Will you be joining us?
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Sorry for the late decision. I was trying to make it work but looks like I can't make it this time. You have an hour and a half driving head start. The 3 extra hours for this outing was too much for what else I have to do this week. Was trying to see if I could camp up there but I need to be back early morning. Next time. Have fun.
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Sorry for the late decision. I was trying to make it work but looks like I can't make it this time. You have an hour and a half driving head start. The 3 extra hours for this outing was too much for what else I have to do this week. Was trying to see if I could camp up there but I need to be back early morning. Next time. Have fun.
Sorry you cant make it, maybe next time.
Last call! Runs tomorrow, 3 Rigs going
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Nice post James...well done. Have fun, be safe, post pics. :)
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Nice post James...well done. Have fun, be safe, post pics. :)
Still time to join! It’s a Yota party! We are at the meet location.
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Still time to join! It’s a Yota party! We are at the meet location.
Lol...thanks man, I gotta tune some bikes today. Have fun...