Rowher Flats

Has anyone had the chance to go to Rowher Flats this week? If so, how 2wd friendly would it be with all the rain we have been getting?

 

I was there last weekend before the rain. But, I the main trail (Sierra Pelona) is always fine for 2wd. Its not very steep.

I tried Rowher Trail and Lookout trail last weekend and they are both definitely 4x4 only.

I will probably be out there this Saturday.

 

Here are some pictures from today 1/22/10. Most of the pictures are from the main trail (Texas Cyn to Sierra Pelona)

















At about the 3200 ft. level the rain turned to snow!








At the top the snow was about 4 to 6 inches thick. I made a stupid decision and tried to go down "Rowher 4x4" trail to Bouquet Cyn. As you will see below, it did not work out well.






So, I went down this hill not knowing that it was a dead end. There was no where to turn around. I had to back up the hill.


I spent about 30 mins trying to back up the hill. With 4wd low, locker engaged I could not make it up in reverse. I finally made it after lowering the tire pressure to 15 psi. Here is a picture after I made it up to the top.






In the end everything worked out & it was a great experience. I will probably be back tomorrow. (I live just down the street)

 

Nice pics. Were you by yourself?

I would love to hit up this trail Its by Santa Clarita correct?

 

Ya, Santa Clarita, off the 14 Fwy.

 

I wonder if I can make it through that with my locker....non wet/snow.

 

ya u can. i have been there with people with 2wd lsd & they were fine. the 4x4 trails are clearly marked with black diamond signs.

 

But I want to do the 4x4 trails.....

 

A couple of friends and I went today and had a blast. Here are a couple of photos that were taken. 1-23-10

 

You guys are 2x4?

 

My friend and I are 4x4. I was just asking about 2wd because some of my other friends wanted to come

 

ahhh I want to make a trip there soon. Im only an hour or so away. But I only have a rear locker.

 

^^ Go tomorrow.

 

I would love to but I am busy all day. Some of us are headed to Pilot Rock in the Cajon Pass by Silverwood Lake if anybody wants to go.

 

The snow pics are great

 

anybody wanna do some wheeling tomorrow at rowher? 1/30/10

 

Here are some pictures from a week ago. This is the "Look Out Trail". Its a 4x4 only trail. A stock 4x4 tacoma probably could make it up with a locker. Its very steep in some parts, but you don't need a whole lot if ground clearance or sliders. Stock tires may not work well.

Locked and loaded.








Very steep and slick here.
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Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.