Big Bear, CA - 09/29-09/30

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overland_squirrel

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Okay, here is the route we took. We met at the Chevron at H18 and Central. Take Central South / Left on Round Up Way / Right on Bowen Ranch rd / Stay left at the "y" keep on Bowen ranch Rd / Left at the next "Y" to merge on Coxey Rd / at some point you will make a left at a "y" for 3n14 Horse Springs / from here you might hit some 3N16 but ultimately you want to hit 3N17 White Mountain / you should be heading up the hills along the ridge / There are a few spurs off this to the left which will reward great views of the desert. / we went right at 3N11 down to 3N16 / 3N17 continues but I cant say the difficulty. With Chris in a 2wd we played it safe. / We went left on 3n16 which will take you to some mine stuff and a overlook of Baldwin Lake / Past that there is a decision of keep on 3N16 to the highway or turn down 3N61 which has one semi difficult spot at the end / my full size, the 4wd Van, and my dads Disco II all made it through without a scratch / from there you can take 3N03 and a few other trails across to Yucca and hit up Pioneer Town for dinner. The Chili at Pappy and Harriet's is ridiculous. I hope that helps get you through. 2N17 is rated most difficult but it is not that hard and is a great learner trail.
Okay...so we did 3N17 and it was crazy. I had to use 4-low and Rock mode, the Tacoma was fully locked, and the wrangler even disconnected the sway at one point. Multiple spots we needed a spotter and some mighty rocks and ledges. None of us could imagine making it in 2WD or a 4x4 van.

So...miscommunication on the trail name, a very different trail than before, you guys are some awesome drivers and in that case, please teach.

All in all, we had a blast and thanks for the suggestion. More than we were planning on but after making it, hell yeah!
 

Kenslittle72

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I always use 4lo. If it is slow or rough enough to shift out of 2wd I just go straight to 4lo. I most always air down as well. I am surprised you guys had that much trouble.
 

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There's a steep, rocky straight hill about 150yds that I had to get dragged up, that was fun. Also an 18"+ shelf I needed some help with. Anything else and my locked 2WD was fine. Even surprised myself a few times.

Glad you all had fun!
 
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