Whos in Santa Barbara?

1. thedude5108 (Feb 20 or 27 meet at SB Mission and drive to Gibraltar reservoir)
2. analog_chainsaw (I could also do Feb 27 if more people want to go then)
3. nelson18matt (i'm in but only if it's Feb 27)
4. Aznboi (prefer the 27th, will be @ NorCal mod day on 20th)
5. Mexican_taco (20th or the 27th, doesn't matter to me)
6. J-Bird(the 27th works better for me too more time to request it off lol)
7. Hambone805-the 27th works for me and gibralter sounds cool.

 

sounds like everybody wants to do the 27th, and gibralters cool with me, i've never been there

 

Let's get a big group together. Any other 805 Tacoma owners out there?

 

There are a few more in San Luis Obispo that i know. I'll pass the word around, although its kind of a drive....

 

Possible excuse for a Pismo run in the future? I've never been in my truck although I'm a little nervous about sand getting everywhere.

 

I know what you mean. Been itching to go to Pismo, but the thought about sand everywhere is nerve breaking.... I've heard it to be a blast though

 

Pismo is a blast. Just don't drive through the salt water like some idiots I see up there doing

 

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Ive never been so ill take any excuse

 

so, we doing feb 20 or 27??? looks like most people are for the 27th.

 

The 27th so more people can come.

 

27th =P I'll have my suspension on by then

 

i live in sb.is the gibralter run a paved road? or is it like a offroad fire road?

 

Good question.

 

cool, sounds good.

nice, i'm gonna try really hard to have my long travel on by then.

i'm asuming it's a dirt road, paved road would be pretty weak

 

just noticed the link that the dude posted with this, it's paved road then hits some dirt. looks like a cool route and i'm sure there a great view up at the top. i'm totally down to go. thanks for the link man. i should be more observant...

 

Yeah when you're on the SB side of the mountain its paved then it turns to dirt when you crest over the back side. The peak is perfect spot for a group photo. You can see out to the islands from there. Great spot. It's not a challenging road by any means but it will be a great ride.

Would you guys prefer a more challenging route instead? I just thought of a better one. I have this one which is a little tougher...

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...629,-119.95594&spn=0.210474,0.307961&t=h&z=12

It's probably 85% dirt, there are a few creek crossings, 4wd is nice but 2wd is fine, and views are amazing. Also this way, we can do it as a loop instead of going to the reservoir and backtracking the same way we came. What do you guys think? I would much prefer this one now that I think about it. I think most you guys would too, especially those with new suspensions

Oh ya, and I think 27th would be best too. In the morning preferably.

 

ah, it pops you out by the chumash for a little pit stop.... just kidding i'm too poor to gamble. is the second trail a fire road? i'll do either trail, i'm open to whatever. i trust your judgement if you say the second one will be cooler and 4WD is not mandatory

 

That second route on w camino cielo looks pretty sweet. I shot a quick cruz up gibralter yesterday, it was chill with great views but left me wanting more.

these pics r from the way back and about halfway down. sorry the quality is poor, I used my phone.

 

2wd is definitely doable. I saw a rental Toyota Camry mobbin' over the top 1 day. I think this route will be more fun for everyone.

1. thedude5108 (TW drive version 2 on Feb 27)

 

the second one sounds cool and it seems pretty long. but whatever everyone else wants to do.