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Alan_Hepburn

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Greetings, everyone!

Joining here to get information and ideas on the various trails available in the SF Bay area.We live in the South San Jose, Ca area. My wife owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport S, and I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. We're retired, and our #1 passion is RV travel. Right now we use her JKU as a "towed" but we're hoping to get my JT set up for towing soon so we'll have a choice on what we want to haul behind our motorhome - it's a 2007 Fleetwood Bounder 35E if anyone's interested!

We've taken my JT down to Hollister Hills SVRA a couple of times and had fun - now we're looking for other options. We are 4WD neophytes and our vehicles are stock (so far) so we tend to avoid going places that will end up with dings, dents, scrapes, etc. - I know we're probably wusses, but we bought our vehicles to enjoy them, not to trash them! We're signed up for the Jeep Adventure program at Hollister Hills on Oct 16 so we can learn more about our limitations, and meet other Jeep people.

I've been reading about the New Idria Mine and I'm thinking about checking that out - I watched videos of a member here on that road and I'm wondering if there is a map of some kind showing which trails to take - on google maps it looks like there's a ton of possibilities!

I guess everybody like photos, so here's a couple:
 

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Alan_Hepburn said:
Greetings, everyone!

Joining here to get information and ideas on the various trails available in the SF Bay area.We live in the South San Jose, Ca area. My wife owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport S, and I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. We're retired, and our #1 passion is RV travel. Right now we use her JKU as a "towed" but we're hoping to get my JT set up for towing soon so we'll have a choice on what we want to haul behind our motorhome - it's a 2007 Fleetwood Bounder 35E if anyone's interested!

We've taken my JT down to Hollister Hills SVRA a couple of times and had fun - now we're looking for other options. We are 4WD neophytes and our vehicles are stock (so far) so we tend to avoid going places that will end up with dings, dents, scrapes, etc. - I know we're probably wusses, but we bought our vehicles to enjoy them, not to trash them! We're signed up for the Jeep Adventure program at Hollister Hills on Oct 16 so we can learn more about our limitations, and meet other Jeep people.

I've been reading about the New Idria Mine and I'm thinking about checking that out - I watched videos of a member here on that road and I'm wondering if there is a map of some kind showing which trails to take - on google maps it looks like there's a ton of possibilities!

I guess everybody like photos, so here's a couple:
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Welcome to Overland Bound!

Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members.

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Alan_Hepburn said:
Greetings, everyone!

Joining here to get information and ideas on the various trails available in the SF Bay area.We live in the South San Jose, Ca area. My wife owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport S, and I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. We're retired, and our #1 passion is RV travel. Right now we use her JKU as a "towed" but we're hoping to get my JT set up for towing soon so we'll have a choice on what we want to haul behind our motorhome - it's a 2007 Fleetwood Bounder 35E if anyone's interested!

We've taken my JT down to Hollister Hills SVRA a couple of times and had fun - now we're looking for other options. We are 4WD neophytes and our vehicles are stock (so far) so we tend to avoid going places that will end up with dings, dents, scrapes, etc. - I know we're probably wusses, but we bought our vehicles to enjoy them, not to trash them! We're signed up for the Jeep Adventure program at Hollister Hills on Oct 16 so we can learn more about our limitations, and meet other Jeep people.

I've been reading about the New Idria Mine and I'm thinking about checking that out - I watched videos of a member here on that road and I'm wondering if there is a map of some kind showing which trails to take - on google maps it looks like there's a ton of possibilities!

I guess everybody like photos, so here's a couple:
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Welcome to Overland Bound
Using the RV for base camp is a great way to extend your season, we tow our JKU with a 30' class A.
Don't hesitate to message your Regional Director @Narbob if you have any questions. For local information about trips and meet-ups contact your NorCal Member Representative; Bay Area @PapaDave
Check the forum calendar and Meet-Up page for events, and the Trip Planning page for trips being planned by members. These pages can be filtered by region.
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Alan_Hepburn said:
Greetings, everyone!

Joining here to get information and ideas on the various trails available in the SF Bay area.We live in the South San Jose, Ca area. My wife owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU Sport S, and I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. We're retired, and our #1 passion is RV travel. Right now we use her JKU as a "towed" but we're hoping to get my JT set up for towing soon so we'll have a choice on what we want to haul behind our motorhome - it's a 2007 Fleetwood Bounder 35E if anyone's interested!

We've taken my JT down to Hollister Hills SVRA a couple of times and had fun - now we're looking for other options. We are 4WD neophytes and our vehicles are stock (so far) so we tend to avoid going places that will end up with dings, dents, scrapes, etc. - I know we're probably wusses, but we bought our vehicles to enjoy them, not to trash them! We're signed up for the Jeep Adventure program at Hollister Hills on Oct 16 so we can learn more about our limitations, and meet other Jeep people.

I've been reading about the New Idria Mine and I'm thinking about checking that out - I watched videos of a member here on that road and I'm wondering if there is a map of some kind showing which trails to take - on google maps it looks like there's a ton of possibilities!

I guess everybody like photos, so here's a couple:
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Hi Alan

I was born and raised in south San Jose! Almaden Valley, Leland High School, the whole thing. Welcome to the forum. As far as trails in the Bay Area there’s not a whole lot. A little south and a little north there’s some options. South you can hit Prewitt Ridge down by Big Sur and north there’s Mendocino and Usal Beach as far as coastal options.

Last minute notice but the only regular meet up in the Bay Area is happening today in Pleasanton.

I am the Bay Area member rep and I can help connect you to meet ups that are happening near you. In Pleasanton CA there is a meet up on the second Sunday’s of the month and it has a great regular turn out and active. The Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) group has number of plans already laid out for June through December. Our next meet up will be October 11th, 1-3pm. Below is a link to the meet up page and thread with information.

This is the regular meet up info

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US West - Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA
Just come! :)View Rally Point Tri-Valley Monthly Meet Up- Pleasanton CA STARTS MONTHLY ON DECEMBER 8TH EVERY SECOND SUNDAY MEET UP 1-3pm We are looking to gather together those living in the East Bay (and greater Bay Area) in downtown Pleasanton CA. Everyone is welcome as we look to gather...
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If you have questions feel free to reach out
 
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Thanks for the welcome everyone! That meetup in Pleasanton looks interesting - unfortunately we are babysitting our 2 grandsons this weekend and I don't think we'll be able to make it. We'll keep it in mind for future meetups definitely! I was reading on here, and watching videos, of a member who went to the New Idria Mine and continued on over the mountain range, but he didn't mention, or show, if the trail he was on ended up somewhere, or if he had to back-track to return - someone else said there was a way to get get from New Idria to Pinnacles; I'll have to check google maps and see if I can figure it out...
 
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