Nor Cal Wheeling, Camping and BS - 2018

bpchura said:
Would love to get some people together to run the Blackwood Canyon Trail sometime in the next few months when the snow level gets a little bit lower. I ran it solo with my stock tires a few months ago and almost didnt make it... Its a neat longer trail that dumps you about 5 miles from the end of the Rubicon.. get to see some of the easier sections of the most famous trail ever! Ill keep an eye on snow levels (I'm up there most weekends) and when its open enough I'll let everyone know!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/blackwood-canyon-trail

Probably best for trucks with 3in of lift, moderately aggressive tires, and a slight willingness to get dirty! :dancin:
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Tag me on this... would love to go! (and with some notice and a little luck, I just might be able to :) )
 
bpchura said:
Would love to get some people together to run the Blackwood Canyon Trail sometime in the next few months when the snow level gets a little bit lower. I ran it solo with my stock tires a few months ago and almost didnt make it... Its a neat longer trail that dumps you about 5 miles from the end of the Rubicon.. get to see some of the easier sections of the most famous trail ever! Ill keep an eye on snow levels (I'm up there most weekends) and when its open enough I'll let everyone know!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/blackwood-canyon-trail

Probably best for trucks with 3in of lift, moderately aggressive tires, and a slight willingness to get dirty! :dancin:
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Sounds like fun, I'll keep an eye out for the post!
 
bpchura said:
Would love to get some people together to run the Blackwood Canyon Trail sometime in the next few months when the snow level gets a little bit lower. I ran it solo with my stock tires a few months ago and almost didnt make it... Its a neat longer trail that dumps you about 5 miles from the end of the Rubicon.. get to see some of the easier sections of the most famous trail ever! Ill keep an eye on snow levels (I'm up there most weekends) and when its open enough I'll let everyone know!



https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/blackwood-canyon-trail



Probably best for trucks with 3in of lift, moderately aggressive tires, and a slight willingness to get dirty! :dancin:
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Down for this
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Keep us posted [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION]
 
bpchura said:
Would love to get some people together to run the Blackwood Canyon Trail sometime in the next few months when the snow level gets a little bit lower. I ran it solo with my stock tires a few months ago and almost didnt make it... Its a neat longer trail that dumps you about 5 miles from the end of the Rubicon.. get to see some of the easier sections of the most famous trail ever! Ill keep an eye on snow levels (I'm up there most weekends) and when its open enough I'll let everyone know!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/blackwood-canyon-trail

Probably best for trucks with 3in of lift, moderately aggressive tires, and a slight willingness to get dirty! :dancin:
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I'll be keeping an eye out as well.
 
For those who are down to go to the Eastern Sierras...

I'm wondering..

Is there a weekend you guys would be able to make it?

If we were to do this, I could see the schedule being something like this...

Friday
Leave around noon, get there a little after sunset, set camp and relax. Another option is leaving here in the afternoon, and get there very early Saturday morning.

Saturday
Wake up early. Go siteseeing/wheeling along 395. Try to catch Schat's Bakery in Bishop for Dinner. Set up camp in Bishop, on Buttermilk Road.

Sunday
Go wheeling for the first part of the morning on Buttermilk Road, then head home past noon.

Obviously, if we had more time, it'd be nice so we wouldn't constantly be on the move.
 
theoutbackdream said:
For those who are down to go to the Eastern Sierras...



I'm wondering..



Is there a weekend you guys would be able to make it?



If we were to do this, I could see the schedule being something like this...



Friday

Leave around noon, get there a little after sunset, set camp and relax. Another option is leaving here in the afternoon, and get there very early Saturday morning.



Saturday

Wake up early. Go siteseeing/wheeling along 395. Try to catch Schat's Bakery in Bishop for Dinner. Set up camp in Bishop, on Buttermilk Road.



Sunday

Go wheeling for the first part of the morning on Buttermilk Road, then head home past noon.



Obviously, if we had more time, it'd be nice so we wouldn't constantly be on the move.
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Why leave so late on Friday?
I’d say early morning that way we have time to scout and set up camp relax and enjoy the afternoon.
 
rochmpr said:
Rubicon, after Labor Day, mid week.



Just throwing something out there to start a conversation.
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That sounds like a good one too.
Mid week might be hard for those of us who can’t take too much time off of work.
But does sound nice since it wouldn’t be packed with people during the week.
 
MarkamisPrime said:
That sounds like a good one too.
Mid week might be hard for those of us who can’t take too much time off of work.
But does sound nice since it wouldn’t be packed with people during the week.
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The last time I was on the Rubicon back in 2004 on a Saturday, it was like the 405 in LA at peak traffic. Sat for an hour before Little Sluice. When everyone started moving, we pulled over and turned around.

Fall and midweek make for a nice trip. When I did that, only ran across one small group heading the opposite direction.
 
rochmpr said:
Rubicon, after Labor Day, mid week.

Just throwing something out there to start a conversation.
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rochmpr said:
The last time I was on the Rubicon back in 2004 on a Saturday, it was like the 405 in LA at peak traffic. Sat for an hour before Little Sluice. When everyone started moving, we pulled over and turned around.

Fall and midweek make for a nice trip. When I did that, only ran across one small group heading the opposite direction.
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Rubicon is on my bucket list and I absolutely want to do it ... but even if I get a rear locker installed by then, I'm not sure my rig would be set up to tackle it just yet ... maybe next time :shrug:
 
theoutbackdream said:
For those who are down to go to the Eastern Sierras...

I'm wondering..

Is there a weekend you guys would be able to make it?

If we were to do this, I could see the schedule being something like this...

Friday
Leave around noon, get there a little after sunset, set camp and relax. Another option is leaving here in the afternoon, and get there very early Saturday morning.

Saturday
Wake up early. Go siteseeing/wheeling along 395. Try to catch Schat's Bakery in Bishop for Dinner. Set up camp in Bishop, on Buttermilk Road.

Sunday
Go wheeling for the first part of the morning on Buttermilk Road, then head home past noon.

Obviously, if we had more time, it'd be nice so we wouldn't constantly be on the move.
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Interested!

I'll have to think about available weekends and let you know. Keep me posted in the meantime.
 
Folsom4Rnr said:
Rubicon is on my bucket list and I absolutely want to do it ... but even if I get a rear locker installed by then, I'm not sure my rig would be set up to tackle it just yet ... maybe next time :shrug:
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I haven’t personally don’t it
Definitely on my to do list but one of my buddies did it in a stock jeep grandCherokee but took massive amounts of body damage quarter panels, pinch welds and front bumper were gone. Haha
But he made it and from what I understand there are easy ways around the tough stuff.
Also what would you consider “set up” I only have a lift, sliders and factory rear locker. ??Nothing special.
 
MarkamisPrime said:
I haven’t personally don’t it
Definitely on my to do list but one of my buddies did it in a stock jeep grand Cherokee but took massive amounts of body damage quarter panels, pinch welds and front bumper were gone. Haha
But he made it and from what I understand there are easy ways around the tough stuff.
Also what would you consider “set up” I only have a lift, sliders and factory rear locker. ??Nothing special.
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I have not run it either... but from what I gather, in order to avoid the type of carnage your friend had ... 33's (at least), 35's or bigger are better + spare(s); lift (to fit aforementioned); skids; sliders; lockers; winch.

Could it be done with less... sure. But my preference is to minimize the possibility of damaging my 4Runner ...


Anyone else (@rochmpr ?) who's run it care to chime in with their experience?
 
Folsom4Rnr said:
I have not run it either... but from what I gather, in order to avoid the type of carnage your friend had ... 33's (at least), 35's or bigger are better + spare(s); lift (to fit aforementioned); skids; sliders; lockers; winch.

Could it be done with less... sure. But my preference is to minimize the possibility of damaging my 4Runner ...


Anyone else (@rochmpr ?) who's run it care to chime in with their experience?
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My buddy who goes almost weekly to monthly (who I was going to go with last year), said it was possible* to do it with a 3" lifted 4runner on 33's, and even in my 4runner with the proper spotting and JUST the right conditions, but expect damage...

*He said the only problem is that the course changes every day because of natural causes, people who need to move a few rocks around to get around an obstacle, etc. It's much easier than was before, especially with the bypasses...

Edit:
There's this too....
http://www.fourwheeler.com/vehicle-reviews/129-0912-2010-toyota-4runner-review-rubicon-trail/
 
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