2010-06-26: SummerFest (The Peaks Tour)
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:00 pm
Trail: The Peaks Tour
Lead: Chazz Layne
Tail Gunner: TBD
Comms Designee:
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Meeting Time: 08:30 AM
Meeting Place: Coon Creek Cabin
Departure Time: 09:00
CB Channel: TBD
2M Simplex: TBD
2M Repeater: Keller Peak
Roster:
1. Chazz Layne
2. Willie H
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TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
This tour will take us up to one of the highest peaks you can reach by vehicle in the San Bernardino mountains, with panoramic views of San Gorgonio, Big Bear Lake, the Santa Ana River Valley, and the Mojave Desert.
The route will include Gold Mountain (3N69) and Jacoby Canyon (3N61), the most difficult of these being Gold Mountain. Moderate rock crawling, very steep/loose slopes, severe ruts and some off-camber spots will all be part of this run - rock sliders, bumpers and skid plates, and sway-bar disconnects are highly recommended. Large vehicles should expect heavy pinstriping, and stock vehicles are not recommended.
The second half of the route will explore the Skyline Drive / Clark's Ranch area before crossing back over the Santa Ana towards camp.
Individual trail ratings/info:
Gold Mountain (8235 feet) - Most Difficult, hard hit by the last few winters so lots of new rocks, ruts and shelfs where there used to be good road.
Jacoby Canyon - More Difficult, a few rocky spots, but not much has changed on this trail. Wildflowers were still present on the pre-run.
LOGISTICS:
This approximately 40-mile route will take 6 to 8 hours to complete depending on size of group, vehicle capability, and how long we spend at lunch/picture spots. Bring lunch with you, as we'll be stopping for lunch along the trail. We'll be heading out from camp, and will make a fuel stop on our way over to the first trail. I have not thoroughly explored the Skyline/Clark portion of this trip, so some route-finding may be involved.
Route Overview:
Lead: Chazz Layne
Tail Gunner: TBD
Comms Designee:
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Meeting Time: 08:30 AM
Meeting Place: Coon Creek Cabin
Departure Time: 09:00
CB Channel: TBD
2M Simplex: TBD
2M Repeater: Keller Peak
Roster:
1. Chazz Layne
2. Willie H
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
This tour will take us up to one of the highest peaks you can reach by vehicle in the San Bernardino mountains, with panoramic views of San Gorgonio, Big Bear Lake, the Santa Ana River Valley, and the Mojave Desert.
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The second half of the route will explore the Skyline Drive / Clark's Ranch area before crossing back over the Santa Ana towards camp.
Individual trail ratings/info:
Gold Mountain (8235 feet) - Most Difficult, hard hit by the last few winters so lots of new rocks, ruts and shelfs where there used to be good road.
Jacoby Canyon - More Difficult, a few rocky spots, but not much has changed on this trail. Wildflowers were still present on the pre-run.
LOGISTICS:
This approximately 40-mile route will take 6 to 8 hours to complete depending on size of group, vehicle capability, and how long we spend at lunch/picture spots. Bring lunch with you, as we'll be stopping for lunch along the trail. We'll be heading out from camp, and will make a fuel stop on our way over to the first trail. I have not thoroughly explored the Skyline/Clark portion of this trip, so some route-finding may be involved.
Route Overview:
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