Off-road recommendations for a beginner in SoCal?

[ResqFE]

Why dont we forecast a few weekends down the road to do some offroading? Summer is coming and the desert heat will too, then maybe transition to Sierra Mtns trails at cooler climates. I'm up for camping, fishing, droning, and hiking. Keep from venturing out alone.

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[JlRubi18]

I’m definitely a beginner to off-roading! I’m thinking about driving just some fire roads or dirt roads for starters? I’m in SoCal too. If y’all have any meetings set up I’d like to link up and check out some fellow Trail Blazers!

 

[ResqFE]

Some coworkers and I are planning a 2 night camping/jeeping trip meeting Friday morning in Lancaster. You are welcome to come.
Our primary is location is Monache Meadow but am hearing its still closed, will verify. Back up is the Piute Mtn area of the Seqioua NF near the Claraville area. PM me if interested and wil pass along details.
Planning some easy trail fun, fishing(if available), droning, hiking, and tossing a few brews back after the end of the day.

 

[rnocon]

When are heading out Resqfe?

 

[ResqFE]

Went last weekend. Next trip will be to Monache Meadow. Date is TBD.

 

[rnocon]

Ok cool...how many Jeeps do you go out with? Family friendly group?

 

[Jeep Generation]

Try Cleghorn. Off the I-15 right before the 138. You can do the entire thing in either 2 wheel drive, or adventure off on the offshoots in 4 low. Last time I went I ran in to 4 other JL Rubicons on the trail. Here is a video of when I went last.

 

[rnocon]

I like! Thanks Rogue!

 

[RockinMarine]

Nice video, but that music is kilking my ears.
Ill try and steal some of the video my wife took from Cleghorn rd and also up in Arrowhead this last weekend.

 

[HardRock]

Took it up over Cleghorn Rd yesterday. The family loved it. But at first we ended up taking the beginner road from Cleghorn to the 138. The drove over to Silverwood and took the more advanced road back over to the Cleghorn trail. It is definately for more experienced drivers. We came across a couple spots that tested not only my abilities, but the suspension to its limits. I maxed out the suspension a few times. Only keeping 2 or 3 wheels on the ground at a time.
So if your not very experienced, I caution against this trail if your not with someone else. You will get stuck.

Some seriously difficult spots at Cleghorn! Be careful beginners. Some Jeeps have tipped there.

 

[HardRock]

There's also Hungry Valley in Gorman. Lots of trails, ranging from very easy to more difficult, with a great map available online showing the difficulty of each so you can plan your route ahead. I think a lot of the more "hardcore" folk hate on it because it's supposedly all overrun, washed out, and easy. I rather enjoyed it.

Agreed! I did too. Great for beginners. I like the schooling area to practice.

 

[Jeep Generation]

Nice video, but that music is kilking my ears.
Ill try and steal some of the video my wife took from Cleghorn rd and also up in Arrowhead this last weekend.

Yeah, post the video on here when you can. Love to see it. Glad you liked my video, sorry about the music, haha.

 

[Jeep Generation]

I like! Thanks Rogue!

Thanks! I might go out somewhere else this weekend. I'll post another video if I do. Glad you liked it.

 

[JDinSOCal]

Thanks for all the input! Went up to San Gabriel OHV a few weekends ago and have planned a trip out to Joshua tree in a few weeks

Hey I live out here in the Desert area let me know when you come out I will tag along. I have free time most weekends and hit up trails when I can.

Joe

 

[Jeep Generation]

Here is another good trail. Its next to Cleghorn, over by Silverwood Lake.

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