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Pioneer town to big bear is a pretty cool trail near you

 

how tough is it? Could you go from big bear to pioneer town?

 

Yes, I ran it both ways. Pretty easy, some fun off shoots and great scenery

 

I love 29 and the areas around it. Spent about 2/3 of my childhood there. Pioneer town to Big Bear is a nice easy trail if there's no snow, pretty much 2 wheel drive. It comes out at on Hwy 38. Can't remember the name of the road/trail but you can go down 38 just a mile or two and take a trail that will get you all the way into Big Bear.

You should check out all the BLM land east of town on 62. Go South on Gold Crown and it will take you to the Old Dale Mining District. Tons of mines out there and you can camp. There are better maps but this is the first one I found https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4061-old-dale-road.html - It's not a dangerous road, fairly easy although you can run into some deep sand on the BLM side. I go out there quite a bit, will let you know when I'm going if you'd like to check it out.

 

Nothing wrong with the High Desert , the weather is awesome up here !!!!

 

Finally went out in the dirt today and had a blast! So much more to lean and so many questions.

When do I use for 4H?

What’s the max speed when in 4H?

does traction control need to be off in order to use 4L?

Is there a thread with all this info already? Lol

 

Here is an interesting website: http://www.outbackcrossing.com.au/FourWheelDrive/How_to_Drive_on_Gravel.shtml

Otherwise, you'll find some good stuff over here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/off-roading-trails.22/

Youtube will have some good content too: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=basic+4x4+driving

 

Glad you had fun, where did you end up going? is that Joshua Tree?

 

Yup. It was a super easy trail. Thinking about trying something a little more challenging next time. Either Cleghorn or Rohlwer Flats.

 

Berdoo Canyon takes you from the 10 into the middle of joshua tree

 

An oooold rule. 2 in, 4 out. If you're alone 2HI until you need 4HI, this keeps you honest and leaves lots of room for error.

4LO and the diff lock are for slow obstacles. Especially hills. It takes a lot of torque to get over rocks and up steep hills and it makes it a lot easier on the truck to be in 4LO, along with far more control.

Water crossings and really muddy trails sometimes need speed and wheel speed, so it takes experience.

I honestly use 4HI all the time but its often to keep up with trail mates.

 

I’m back in LA now so gonna do something local this week.

 

+1 for berdoo cyn. Can be a little challenging in the narrows but no sweat for that truck. Post a few pics in there in the rough section. You got the right color for that area. Did it come with the Kings installed? Enjoy

 

It didn’t come with Kings. I did a ton of research before actually getting the truck so I had stuff pre ordered while waiting for it to come in. I also had a buddy recommend some parts. I’m a total nerd when it comes to cars, and now trucks. Lol


I’m actually heading back out to the desert tomorrow to check on the house. May find some BLM land to mess around on.

 

Found some BLM land behind my house today. A few sketchy spots that I avoided because it was just me and the pup.






Not sure if I needed it but got to test out 4low for the first time.

 

Where is this located? I've been looking for something local to LA.

 

This was actually in Twentynine palms. About 2 hours from LA.

 

Hello. A couple of friends and myself are going to Pilot Rock this Saturday morning if you or anyone would like to come. It’s close to Cleghorn/Silverwood Lake. Like Cleghorn it has its easy to difficult off chutes. Definitely a place where you can test out. DM me if you’d like to come.

 

Heading out to Joshua Tree next month. Looking forward to Berdoo Canyon. Any tips?