SoCal Overlanders Roll Call :)
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Influencer II
Influencer II
Contributor I
Member # 4696
Located in Ridgecrest, CA
Will be out at King Of The Hammers in Feb and the next big date is Jeep Jamboree in Tillamook, OR in June.
Member of "Friends OF Calico" on Facebook if anybody wants to join up and help keep the area a little cleaner.
Looking forward to some OB runs and meet-ups, see you all out there!
Located in Ridgecrest, CA
Will be out at King Of The Hammers in Feb and the next big date is Jeep Jamboree in Tillamook, OR in June.
Member of "Friends OF Calico" on Facebook if anybody wants to join up and help keep the area a little cleaner.
Looking forward to some OB runs and meet-ups, see you all out there!
Welcome Oreo58!
I've been actually trying to plan a trip to King of the Hammers. Any tips or advice?
We're unfamiliar with the area and this will be our first time attending.
Thanks,
Bryan Rush
Contributor I
Hey Bryan,
Definitely plan on cold temps at least at night. Depending on the year it may rain and get the lakebed pretty nasty but luckily it's been pretty decent for the most part. The events happen each day starting on Saturday the 3rd and going to the following Saturday. Up to date info on the scheduling can be found at:
https://ultra4racing.com/race/17
Link to the Ultra4 site;
https://ultra4racing.com/
Things spectators need to understand about KOH is that the entire Johnson Valley area is leased to Ultra4 for the week and the normal public land rules are supplemented by additional safety concerns due to the race course as well as increased Police and BLM presence. So make sure you wear helmets and seatbelts at all times depending on what your vehicle is, not to mention DUI's are not tolerated even offroad.
That being said it's an awesome event and once you've attended once you will likely be back again. A city forms on the lakebed and the pit areas actually have street names and UPS and FEDEX will even deliver to the site as well as the $5 Pizza guy from Yucca Valley.
If you like offroad racing whether it be Motorcycles, UTV's, Stock, Modified or whatever, KOH week has it all.
Definitely a bucket list item for us dirt freaks, I go every year as a member of the 4696 Poor Boy Racing Team as well as volunteering for the other events. Our team races on Thursday in the "Every Man Challenge" in the Stock Class which is similar to the stock Volkswagen bugs that race the Baja. These guys do amazing things in the huge rock trails with a limited class vehicle.
Anyway, long boring post but definitely check it out and I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
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It's this weekend, Jan. 13-14th. Pre-registration is closed but I believe they're still doing on-site registration. http://www.sd4wheel.com/20th-annual-superstition-mountain-run/
Influencer I
Ready to do some camp trips, based out of LA / Long Beach area
Influencer I
Lived in SD for ~12 years, been in LA for the last decade. Still love Cuyamaca and Anza, but get to hit Big Bear, Angeles National, Jacinto, and Sierras a bit easier now. :)
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Just cruised thru the Cuymacas today! From East County, San Diego!Lived in SD for ~12 years, been in LA for the last decade. Still love Cuyamaca and Anza, but get to hit Big Bear, Angeles National, Jacinto, and Sierras a bit easier now. :)
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Southbay Native now OC resident looking for people who can show me and T4R4x4 the ropes in overlanding. Very enthusiastic to get started. So far I have only done Santiago Peak but Im sure you guys know of better trails.. Let me know if anyone is planning a day trip locally.
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Southbay Native now OC resident looking for people who can show me and T4R4x4 the ropes in overlanding. Very enthusiastic to get started. So far I have only done Santiago Peak but Im sure you guys know of better trails.. Let me know if anyone is planning a day trip locally. SoCal Newbie
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Off-Road Ranger I
I am in San Diego do not now how much farther south you can go but have a few solid trips if interested
The Goat Canyon Tressel is nice. You can drive up and do a cool hike. Not sure how long the trail is but it's 4x4 recommended
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