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  1. Forrest831

    indian valley reservoir trip

    Thanks, yeah it just seemed like a lot of idiots on side by sides I actually almost got hit twice coming back Saturday morning. I’m planning a trip up that way and through the Mendocino NF hopefully that’s a little quieter!
  2. Forrest831

    indian valley reservoir trip

    Earlier this year I took a trip to Indian valley’s reservoir and once the rain clears up I want to head back there for a night or two. My last trip was my first time and I camped at 39.15148, -122.54683. It was very pretty and pretty quiet until the next morning where it got very crowded and...
  3. Forrest831

    Can Subarus drive on the beach?

    I was actually just in pismo too I’m a Subaru id stay away from the soft stuff and air down as low as you feel comfortable I go to 12 psi on a 285/70/16, 16psi is a safe bet, hope all that helps
  4. Forrest831

    First trip in the new rig

    Thanks man that’s all good information!
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    First trip in the new rig

    Hey guys, my names Forrest im from the Santa Cruz area. I am planning on going to Indian valley reservoir this weekend with my girlfriend. I’m a mechanic and I got a new to me third gen 4Runner limited and have been working on it in my shop when I have some off time. I’m a little nervous to...
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    Just started, got the car, a little money, and a lot of ideas

    I’d always recommend starting small with quality of life mods like a water jerry can with a hose and valve mounted higher in my car so I can get “running” water while I’m camping. Just get out there and see what works what doesn’t if you want to sleep inside the car you could do a platform...
  7. Forrest831

    Anyone been to Big Sur recently?

    Had a buddy who got up and down plaskett 2 weeks ago, still don’t know how or what the deal was.
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    Anyone been to Big Sur recently?

    Trip report, Me and another buddy went down to Big Sur down the 101 to Paso Robles then up to Los burros road and we’re met with closed gates. We also tried yo get up through Plaskett ridge and we’re met with another closed gate. We ended up camping on Carrizo plain BLM area
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    Anyone been to Big Sur recently?

    Hey after california’s big rainstorms that closed much of highway one and Big Sur things are finally starting to open up again. Im wondering if anyone’s been camping in Big Sur recently, if so where’d you go, what roads are opened? Thanks!
  10. Forrest831

    My First Overland Trip NOR Cal

    Hi genocache, As far as where in Cali I'm not super picky. I'm located in Santa Cruz so somewhere under a 6-hour drive would be nice but like I said I'm not married to that. I'm in an 04 Tacoma 4x4 with a rear locker, on stock height and 31s, For now :). I'd like to be gone for maybe 3-4 days...
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    My First Overland Trip NOR Cal

    Hello, I'm Forrest, and I'm seeking some guidance on choosing a suitable first overland trip. I've explored numerous popular routes in northern California, but I've become slightly overwhelmed and discouraged by road closures and gated areas, which disrupted my previous trip plans. My entire...