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Old 06-16-2004, 01:48 AM
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Where are some good trails to go off-roading on that my superduty will fit on? I've been up in lytle creek which is ok, but theres too many rocks. Any info would be great!!
 
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Old 06-20-2004, 07:39 AM
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Big bear area has some decent trails that will fit a SD
 
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Could you tell me where abouts they are, I would like to check them out.
 
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Here are some descriptions; do a google search for Big Bear off road 4x4 trails- some off road clubs have maps and more info on their websites.
Also grab a topo map of the area to help get oriented and you can explore on your own.

TRAILS: Horsethief Flat, Jacoby Canyon, Burnt Flats, Gold Mountain

> > DESCRIPTION: This is a nice little collection of trails that shouldn't
> > be too challenging for those who would rather not tackle the harder
> > stuff. It's a hodgepodge of short trails I've always wanted to check
> > out but haven't had a chance to. Horstheif Flat is a turn-around trail
> > off Lone Valley near Cushenbury Grade. Where Lone Valley dumps out at
> > 18 is very close to the beginning of Jacoby Canyon. One report rates
> > the climb back out of Horsethief Flat as a medium challenge. Jacoby
> > Canyon winds around from Cushenbury Grade up to Holcomb Valley Road near
> > the Lucky Baldwin Mine. Up Holcomb Valley Road a piece, a road branches
> > off toward Union Flat and the beginning of the John Bull Trail. The
> > trail down into Burnt Flats branches off there. This part of the route
> > is pure exploration of a place none of us have been but which looks
> > interesting on the map. We may find the route close. After Burnt
> > Flats, its back down Holcomb Valley Road to the upper end of Gold
> > Mountain Trail, which the group will run in the reverse direction from
> > the way Route 1: CLAIMJUMPER ran it. In this direciton, the trail
> > starts with a nice, loose uphill climb, and the challenges after that
> > are minimal, but the views from Gold Mountain are spectacular.
> >
> > HEARTBREAK RIDGE

> > TRAILS: Heartbreak Ridge, Tip Top Mountain

> > DESCRIPTION: This route will be run on Sunday only, led by Steve Urban.
> > The trail leaves Highway 38 south of Big Bear City near Onyx Peak.
> > According to Steve there are some good challenging sections of trail as
> > well as some interesting terrain and historic areas (mines). The maps
> > show a lot of interesting side-trips that might be taken, including Tip
> > Top Mountain.
> >
> > ROUTE 7: WAYFARING STRANGER

> > TRAILS: Skyline Drive, Radford Truck Trail, Santa Ana River, Clark's
> > Grade

> > DESCRIPTION: This will not be a led route but is offered as an easy,
> > scenic alternative for those with those who value scenery over trail
> > difficulty. In fact, most of the route could probably be driven in 2WD.
> > But there are some spectacular views and some interesting areas to visit
> > in one of the least-travelled sections of the San Bernardino NF.
> > Skyline Drive follows the ridge to the south of Big Bear Lake. The
> > views to the south offer great panoramic vistas of the Santa Ana River
> > Valley and Mount San Gorgonio. At the east end of Skyline, Radford
> > Truck Trail winds down into the valley, crossing a couple of spring-fed
> > streams. The Santa Ana River provides picturesque aspen groves, rushing
> > water and trout-laden pools. Clark's Grade winds back up the slope
> > toward Big Bear. With lots of sharp switchback turns and sections of
> > the road that are literally hewn out of the side of the cliffs, Clark's
> > Grade provides quite a thrill without driving challenge. For those who
> > wish to run this route, a map and directions will be provided.
> >
 
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Thanks for the information.
 




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