Well, it turned out to be a great day, exploring our local deserts even though things didn't go quite as planned. We ran into far too many locked gates. All the routes I had wanted to take into the Jacumba Mountains from the desert floor were blocked and locked.
I suppose its because all those routes lead into Mexico and it makes the Border Patrol's job a bit easier to just have them gated. As I told Craig, we need to get in good with one of those guys and get a key! 
So, we ended up dropping down into Pinto Wash, where the US/Mexican border as been graded into a very wide, flat road. A little ways away was a fenced yard with all the heavy equipment. One of the officers we ran into advised us to stay a bit north. Afterwards, we drove back towards Ocotillo and explored some very rocky trails. On the way out.
It was cold!
The trailhead off hwy 98. This lead to a gate and a nice shooting area. Lots of folks were out with their guns.
Crap!
BorregoWrangler & BlueFJ
Be sure to stay on the trail.
Oh no, not another one!!!
Come on, Craig! You can do it!
Hey, I had to take my frustration out on something...
Into the unknown...
Need a spare?
I see Mexico.
Oh I like this sign!
You gotta be kidding me!
Pinto Mtn. You can find petrified wood there.
US/Mexican border.
Wave to the camera!
Dangers!
Meyer Creek.
Somebody had a bad day!
Now this is more like it!
Sorry, but that was a Jeep trail!
Time to air up and hit the road.
It was a fun day. A big thanks to Craig for spotting and shooting pics! I'll have video up later.
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