Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: xtoolbox on September 10, 2009, 08:07:24 PM
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Have some ideas for 9/26-27 at Hungry Valley OHV & Los Padres NF trails around Frazier Park, Lockwood so who's interested :D
Meet: 9/26 @ 10am McDonald's
25323 CHIQUELLA LN, NEWHALL, CA 91381-2210
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=25323+CHIQUELLA+LN,+NEWHALL,+CA+91381-22&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=59.769082,134.912109&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=A
2nd meet 9/26 at the Hungry Valley OHV Gorman entrance parking lot before the booth if needed.
Saturday run is inside the Hungry Valley OHV. Variety of trails for all levels plus a fun 4x4 practice area. Normally we hit the big hill climbs under the power lines, cottonwood trail, etc on the way to the practice area,
http://ohvguide.com/maps/images/hungryvalleyxlg.jpg
Camp at: Chuchupate Campground
Located three miles from the Chuchupate Ranger Station off Frazier Mountain Road (FS 8N04). Behind the camp are the trails we can run sat twlight or sunday:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/recreation/camping/mprd/index.shtml#chuchupate
West Frazier Mine Road
Rocky four-wheel drive road which passes several old mining areas. Connects Lockwood Valley Road, Lockwood Creek Road and West Frazier Tie Road
West Frazier Tie
Steep four wheel drive road connecting West Frazier Mine Road with road 8N42on top of Frazier Mountain
Please post up or if you have other ideas, suggestions, etc so we can get something going for sept.
More Info:
Hungry Valley SVRA
http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1192
Los Padres National Forest
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/recreation/ohv/mprd/
FRS Channel 9, Subcode 24
CB Channel 12
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I am going to lead the Saturday run like I did last year around Hungry Valley ORV area. We might try a different trail as the one we took was more suitable to Honda CR-Vs rather than Xterras. There were a few newbies out that day and it made for a nice shake down but even dead stock the Xterra can do more. Maybe the Pronghorn Trail which is moderate "narrow, tippy, and steep in places", 12.7 miles, about 2 hours. Might have time to do the powerline trail too south to north then play on the 4WD practice area.
Sunday
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toolbox long time no see!
Double check that they reopened lockwood and miller. It was closed for logging
Would love to tag along but we have a off road race that weekend in lucerne valley.
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i think i can make this.
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I'm up for Sunday, I/son have football game Sat.
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We can make Saturday...
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Hmm interesting... maybe I can get the samurai ready by then (installing a YJ lift) and make sure the X is ready too...
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Hmm interesting... maybe I can get the samurai ready by then (installing a YJ lift) and make sure the X is ready too...
Don't know if I'll be there yet but it would be nice to see you and Emily again.
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so what is each day going to be like? sunday harder than saturday?
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Edited 1st post with more details. Both days: easy, moderate, to as difficult as you want to make the trails, otherwise stock friendly :D
Changed up the camp to make it different then last year but you can always ride up alamo mt and camp at twin pines if you don't feel like heading back to the 5 & frazier park.
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Don't know if I'll be there yet but it would be nice to see you and Emily again.
aye, it would be good to see every one again. I'm going to tentatively say we'll be there, but no guarantees. I'll even bust my balls trying to get my sammi working as a day in HV would be a good test run.
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i'm in for both days.
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I am a possible since this is in my backyard. I have test the new setup anyhow. Saturday only have to work Sunday, unless the birds don't want to play right on Friday.
Chris let me know I can lend a wrench since you are close. Also have access to base and lifts with tools etc..
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I am a possible since this is in my backyard. I have test the new setup anyhow. Saturday only have to work Sunday, unless the birds don't want to play right on Friday.
Chris let me know I can lend a wrench since you are close. Also have access to base and lifts with tools etc..
Thanks Chris, I don't think it's going to be practicle for me to get the sammi done safely, I'd hate to run into problems on the trail and make everyone one else wait for me. some other day! (oh no, more 4x4 trips, what a shame) I'd rather take my time and get it done right.
I need to take out the rear 3-rd member and take it to a diff shop to find out what's wrong with it.
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I need a longer brakeline in the rear before I can go play. In additional I have a broken EVAP line. So the check engine light is on.
It's going to be hot out there so bring plenty of water and keep an eye on the campfire if you have one.
Hopefully I will make the trip next month.
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so who all is in for sure? i'm in for saturday and sunday.
1. SCsilverX
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1. SCsilverX
2. Trixie the wonder dog, Noon, and Paul
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1. SCsilverX
2. Trixie the wonder dog, Noon, and Paul
3. HellerX (Saturday only)
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Well I'm going to try and make it.
1. SCsilverX
2. Trixie the wonder dog, Noon, and Paul
3. HellerX (Saturday only)
4. AV Xterra
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Chuchupate Campground:
Location: Mt. Pinos Ranger Station Area
Description: Pinyon pine shaded camp
Number of Sites: 30 sites
Directions: Located three miles from the Chuchupate Ranger Station off Frazier Mountain Road (FS 8N04).
Activities: Camping, hiking, hunting
Facilities: Vault toilet, table, fire ring, RV's up to 24'
Special Rules: Campfire Use Site
Fees: Adventure Pass ($5/day or $30/year), or Annual Interagency Pass, Senior Interagency Pass, or Interagency Access Pass.
Reservations: First come, first served
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Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.
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sounds good. still meeting at the mcdonalds on saturday morning at 10?
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We're in!
1. SCsilverX
2. Trixie the wonder dog, Noon, and Paul
3. HellerX (Saturday only)
4. AV Xterra
5. Aperion, LilBikerGirl, Sammi the mutt, and tall cute single friend of LilBikerGirl's :P
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sounds good. still meeting at the McDonald's on Saturday morning at 10?
Yes and hitting the road about 10:15/10:30
My cell phone number is nine five one 840 and 8611 if anyone needs to call. I'll be monitoring amateur radio two meters 146.52 MHz and FRS channel 9.
Sunday afternoon's runs depend on who there as there are moderate and easy trails in the Lockwood area. I'd like to do one of the mountain loops at least - should be a short day on Sunday. This shouldn't be that difficult overall. Saturday afternoon we'll have fun in the 4x4 playground at Hungry Valley where there are places to test out your meddle. There's a nice 250 foot long "black diamond" rock garden to try out if you want and a concrete hill with various levels of difficulty. Ought to make for some fun and good pictures.
I plan on us camping at the campground with the toilets and water. I'll have our new propane camp stove and some meat on a stick to add to the pot luck. Likely to be restrictions on charcoal and ground fires since the fire danger is so high.
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i will be monitoring CB channel 21 if anyone has a CB. My cell number is seven six five 426 then 5284. sounds like a good time. i've got what i think is a fan issue that im hoping someone can take a look at with me. it's just loud
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Has miller and lock wood been taken off the plan? Was looking forward to that one again. I promise I'll be good and not get heat stroke this time!!!
The OHV page does not show them as closed: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/recreation/ohv/mprd/
Also we'll meet you at the macdonalds @10 am.
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are we doing a pot luck dinner saturday night? if so, what do you want me to bring? also, is beer allowed?
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Paul, Will you be using the SVRA entrance off of Peace Valley Road? That would be my preferred meet spot, 45min from my house.
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are we doing a pot luck dinner saturday night? if so, what do you want me to bring? also, is beer allowed?
We're bringing some steaks and fixings... I'll bring a few extras!
A few beers just might find their way into the cooler but I can't make any guarantees. :-)
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are we doing a pot luck dinner saturday night? if so, what do you want me to bring? also, is beer allowed?
Of course beer is allowed, just not on the trail, and not in excess while with the club.
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sounds good. i have a job interview today, so im hoping i get the job but that it doesnt ruin my plans for this trip! we'll see how it goes.
i'll bring some side dishes for dinner saturday and a case of coors light to share.
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Paul, Will you be using the SVRA entrance off of Peace Valley Road? That would be my preferred meet spot, 45min from my house.
Yes, we'll use the northern entrance by Gorman.
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are we doing a pot luck dinner saturday night? if so, what do you want me to bring? also, is beer allowed?
What do you want to cook? We never seem to be short on food as everyone brings enough for themselves and then more ... chips/salsa, cake, pies ...
Like was said - beer is welcomed but no drinking on the trail and in moderation following.
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Have a good time everyone!
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I'm looking out my front window, to the West, and watching a rising column of smoke. Keep hearing the fire truck drive by. Hope it's not far away enough to be Los Padres NF. :(
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sooo. my interview went really well today. so well in fact that i start tomorrow. i work from 7-10 am. I was wondering if you guys might be playing in the 4x4 area and then eat lunch because i can be there by noon. if not, is there a way to meet up with you all on the trail? let me know either way.
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We're going to run from Gorman's main Hungry Valley entrance along the Powerline Road west to east until we hit the Pronghorn Trail and then take that from north to south until we hit Hungry Valley road. We're take that east to west until we reach the 4WD practice area sometime in the afternoon.
We're going out the Gorman exit along the 5 to Chuchupate south and west of Lake of the Woods. Depending on the time of day and the trucks camping overnight we might run up over the Alamo Mountain and out to Lockwood Flat and then north east back to the Hungry Valley area and then out.
I wouldn't be surprised if we're in cell phone service all Saturday - give me a call when you get close.
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I am hoping the main meet spot hasnt changed as this is where I plan to meet. I am in for a day trip at the moment but might camp not sure.
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I'm looking out my front window, to the West, and watching a rising column of smoke. Keep hearing the fire truck drive by. Hope it's not far away enough to be Los Padres NF. :(
Fire's out.
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I am hoping the main meet spot hasnt changed as this is where I plan to meet. I am in for a day trip at the moment but might camp not sure.
Meet: 9/26 @ 10am McDonald's
25323 CHIQUELLA LN, NEWHALL, CA 91381-2210
We'll be there.
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. . . . I promise I'll be good and not get heat stroke this time!!!
Wasn't there something about tires too? ;D
Just kidding Chris. I'm sorry I won't be able to make this one, it would be good to see you and Em, it's been a while. It would be good to see everyone else too.
Have a great time out there.
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I thought there would be more people coming what with the tall cute single friend of LilBikerGirl being there.
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that's the only reason i'm going! haha j/k. see you all around 12:30 hopefully. might be kinda sketchy trying to get to wherever you guys are at that point.
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I thought there would be more people coming what with the tall cute single friend of LilBikerGirl being there.
funny thing. My wife gets mad when I do stuff like that? I dont understand?
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that's the only reason i'm going! haha j/k. see you all around 12:30 hopefully. might be kinda sketchy trying to get to wherever you guys are at that point.
We'll likely hit the trails at Hungry Valley about 11:00 (40 minute drive from Stevenson Ranch/Newhall) so within that hour and a half we ought to be running down the Power Line road to the South East nearing lunch time.
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Wasn't there something about tires too? ;D
Just kidding Chris. I'm sorry I won't be able to make this one, it would be good to see you and Em, it's been a while. It would be good to see everyone else too.
Have a great time out there.
No idea what you're talking about ! ??? ;D
I thought there would be more people coming what with the tall cute single friend of LilBikerGirl being there.
unfortunately the "tall cure single friend" canceled last night, sorry all you "tall dark and handsome" single men coming :)
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Dang. I bet we scared her off. >:(
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totally missing out on this trip right now due to work. bummed. i am a 6'3 dark skinned guy...21 yeard old. haha
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Fun trip, but for me and Emily it got cut short. There was a little mud pit there and it was enough to clog up the radiator and kill the alternator :( will post pics and videos some times soon!
It was kinda odd, we took off to quail canyon before camping and the light came on. We stopped and rinsed the alternator with water and the light went off and it was charging. Drove 1/4-1/2 mile and the light came on again :( gonna take it off tomorrow and rinse it real good then take it to a shop for testing.
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Paul and camped, did some nice trails on Sunday, and got home by 1215. Nice. Hope your truck gets better. :'(
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The trip was great, guys! Glad we could make it, even if it was just for the day. AAA tow got us home ok.
Feel free to check out our pics from Saturday on my Picasa album.
See you next time!
http://picasaweb.google.com/LilBikerGirl/HungryValleyXterraTrip?feat=directlink
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Maybe you should captioned one of those last couple of photos, where you're getting towed, as, "a bit too muddy". Did you meet any nice homeless people under the overpass?
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Maybe you should captioned one of those last couple of photos, where you're getting towed, as, "a bit too muddy". Did you meet any nice homeless people under the overpass?
I think they ate at that hot dog vendor's stand.
I've got three pounds of tri-tip left. :-\
Long three hour drive home though some pretty busy freeways but no stop-n-go traffic.
The trails today were a mixture of 2WD glass smooth to some pretty challenging (real) black diamond level stuff heading down Lockwood Creek Trail. Next time we need to run the course from south to north up hill. Pictures to follow ... I'm tired.
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Chris and Em - nice looking dog. Is that Sammi?
Sounds like (aside from the breaking down part) everyone had a good time.
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It was a good time Frank. Had some new people and some old people. Thanks to Paul for leading.
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lol , I was overheating on the way home. I developed a crack at the neck of the filler on the radiator. I knew it though from McDs. Decided to go anyhow. One of the things you dont think of till it happens. despite the carnage I had a blast at the playground. I am going to take some people from work out there before life gets to crazy.
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Amy and I certainly had fun as well- learned that 4X4 helps a bit in the mud ;) Sorry we bailed before Chris and Emily's excitement began! SCSilverX, I got some mud on the tires for ya.
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thanks kent! darn work has me working most weekends now. let's plan october's run early so i can request off work!