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New to the off road scene

Discussion in 'New Members' started by GCT_taco, Sep 29, 2023.

  1. Sep 29, 2023 at 5:04 PM
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    Hey guys I just got a taco and been wondering if anyone knows good off roading trails in so cal for a stock 2023. Also any advice for trying to climb a sand hill with a curve?
     
    GCT_taco, Sep 29, 2023
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  2. Sep 29, 2023 at 5:11 PM
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    Welcome to Tacoworld
    Try cleghorn off the 15 near 138hwy.
    Stay off paths that your not sure of or can't see the end without a little investigation!!!!
    There are some non-stock trails up there.

    Here is one of a random

    And this nuckelheads
     
    TXpro4X4, Sep 29, 2023
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  3. Sep 29, 2023 at 5:28 PM
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    HondaGM, Sep 29, 2023
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  5. Sep 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    Going to have to check it out soon thanks!
     
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    Welcome to TW.

    download “Trails Offroad” app.

    it has thousands of miles of trails documented all over the country.



    edit. There’s a bunch of apps actually

    Gia GPS
    ONX off road
    BFG OnTrail.

    Trails Offroad also has a website. There is a pay wall but it’s well worth it.
     
    Xero, Sep 29, 2023
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    buckhuntin-tacoma, Sep 29, 2023
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  8. Sep 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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    This as well, if you got the funds
     
    TXpro4X4, Sep 29, 2023
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  10. Oct 3, 2023 at 12:28 PM
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    Pilot Rock is close to Cleghorn and another fun trail.
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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    I am so jealous of all of you Californians

    - A bitter Alabamian with no hills anywhere
     
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