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Holy Jim Trail

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Dangerousd1987, Apr 9, 2015.

  1. Apr 9, 2015 at 1:27 PM
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    Dangerousd1987

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    Had an awesome time testing out the new suspension and tires at the Holy Jim Trail in Trabuco Canyon, CA after a mild rain.

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  2. Apr 9, 2015 at 1:40 PM
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    Very good!
     
  3. Apr 9, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    Thanks! It was a fun trip. Wish we got more rain tho. That would have made is so much better.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2015 at 2:23 PM
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    Sweet and nice lookin Tacoma you got there!Been there so many time's over the years hiking and such but have never taken my Tacoma there.Hope you enjoyed!:)
     
  5. Apr 9, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    It was a blast!
     
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    Dangerousd1987: Say, we've been thinking about going up there to check it out. How long is the trail? How would you rate it's difficulty? Easy, Moderate? Do you know where I can get a good map of the area. I've been looking around a little on line and haven't found a good map. Thanks for any info you can provide.
     
  8. Apr 14, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    I've been out there before. I wouldn't even bother if it hasn't rained recently. It's really mild. There are often mini vans and camrys at the end. Can still be fun tho.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2015 at 6:54 AM
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    It's not a difficult trail at all. I would wait until it rains again. You really don't need a map either it's just trabuco creek road to the holy Jim trail head.
     
  10. Apr 16, 2015 at 6:56 AM
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    No shame. Just having a good time with my truck
     
  11. Apr 19, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Cool pics, I haven't been up there in years. Sadly it's one of the last dirt roads that we have left in Orange county...
     
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    Just took my reg cab out there this past weekend! Good times!!

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  14. Apr 26, 2015 at 8:22 AM
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    Nice! Did you investigate the burnt down cabin?
     
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    Not this time! Just took the GF for a quick drive, then to Cooks for a cold one! :cheers:
     
  16. Apr 27, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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    I live In orange county and I go there all the time! But never go when its dry, always after it rains. There some sweet mud puddle when it rains! :):headbang:
     
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    Cool cool. The burnt down cabin is pretty trippy.

    We should plan a meet for the next rain and do some puddle rompin
     
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    Im down for a meet and some puddles! Let me know next rain!
     
  19. Apr 27, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    I am also down I live in fullerton so the drive wont be bad at all!
     
  20. Apr 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM
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    The hike is awesome. It seems longer than what's posted online but I thought it was well worth it. Have you ever climbed the waterfall and kept going up the creek?
     

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