US West Valley of the Moon

[smritte]

Sorry to hear that.
If the LC engineering system looks stock, that would be easiest. The GM system would be the best but it wont pass visual smog. I ran the GM system on my CJ7. Massive improvement over stock. When it came time for smog, i just swapped back the crappy ford system they ran. I could definitely tell the difference. If you wanted to run the GM, just keep the old parts for smog and your good to go.

 

[HIALT2D]

Unfortunately, something came up that needs my attention so I'm out as well.... Have a great trip.

 

[Trigger T4R]

Anyone have any ideas on where to go on a covert local weekend run, or any trails that aren’t closed?
...Who else is sick of this lockdown/governmental oppression?

 

[smritte]

The desert is pretty much open with the exception of campgrounds.

 

[Mojavewanderer]

Sorry to hear that.
If the LC engineering system looks stock, that would be easiest. The GM system would be the best but it wont pass visual smog. I ran the GM system on my CJ7. Massive improvement over stock. When it came time for smog, i just swapped back the crappy ford system they ran. I could definitely tell the difference. If you wanted to run the GM, just keep the old parts for smog and your good to go.

I didn’t even think about smog. Looks like I need to do some more research.

 

[Trigger T4R]

The desert is pretty much open with the exception of campgrounds.

Cool thanks. We’re in for the Mojave trip, may only be able to do the weekend though, maybe fri-sun. Keep us posted.

 

[WrightRunner]

Anyone have any ideas on where to go on a covert local weekend run, or any trails that aren’t closed?
...Who else is sick of this lockdown/governmental oppression?

I did Rattlesnakes Canyon today, great trail. It connects to Burns Canyon. Then you can go to Pioneer town/east or Bugbear/west. The only bad part was it was quite impacted with other rigs. But still had a great time!

 

[NSMTim]

Are there or will there be any "Meetups" in Ontario Canada?

 

[HIALT2D]

Not sure what made me think this trip was last weekend??? Any possible dates yet?

 

[FastLayne]

I’d be interested as well, haven’t done Mojave Road yet but really want to!

 

[RiptydRick]

I’d like to do mojave

 

[Danavision]

I’d like to do mojave

I'd be interested in Mojave as well.

 

[Eric8541]

Hi All . Hope you are doing well. Are any of the original calendar runs back on schedule?

 

[Trigger T4R]

I know people are busy back at work and it’s hard to get out for a trip, but is anyone in for a local meetup (bbq spot, coffee shop, Walmart parking lot) just to say hi and show off our “lockdown mods”? Maybe discuss next trip plans, organize a militia, you know, whatever comes up. Lol jk but seriously

 

[Trigger T4R]

@smritte
Saw this on the calender:
June 19-21, 2020 - Big Bear (3 day Weekend)
(Scott Lead)
Is this still on?

 

[smritte]

Saw this on the calender:
June 19-21, 2020 - Big Bear (3 day Weekend)
(Scott Lead)
Is this still on?

I just got back to work and cant take extra time. If there was interest, sat/sun is possible. I wanted to go up on Friday morning to secure a camp spot. They get scarce by Friday afternoon and almost nonexistent by Saturday. Not sure how crowded it will be there now. With everyone off, all the mountain/desert camping has been crowded.

 

[HIALT2D]

We did a last minute trip up to the Holcomb Valley area above Big Bear this last weekend. Everything, including the dispersed "Yellow Post" camp sites were full. We did quite a bit of driving, and almost gave up looking before we found this:

It wasn't marked & it was off the main dirt road a bit, but definitely a spot used by others before us.
If you go, I'd recommend getting up there as early on Friday as you can. Most everything is first come-first served.

 

[Trigger T4R]

I just got back to work and cant take extra time. If there was interest, sat/sun is possible. I wanted to go up on Friday morning to secure a camp spot. They get scarce by Friday afternoon and almost nonexistent by Saturday. Not sure how crowded it will be there now. With everyone off, all the mountain/desert camping has been crowded.

Welp, I guess that answers that. From what @HIALT2D says, it sounds like it may be all full by Saturday. There’s a yellow post site called Coon Creek to the south east of the lake that we could try if you’re up to it.

 

[HIALT2D]

This might help... I picked it up at the kiosk at the entrance to the Serrano Campground. They also showed up in GAIA using the GAIA Topo Map Overlay.

 

[smritte]

I have all the yellow post's marked on my gps. If I can figure out how to export them, I can give them to you.