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A trip to Bald Mountain. We cancelled Monache Meadows
US West Visalia CA trip to Bald Mountain not Monache Meadows
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A trip to Bald Mountain. We cancelled Monache Meadows
Auggie
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Hi all
I have a question. The trip says is difficulty 4, with sliders needed and other stuff that makes it look somewhat difficult , it also mentions rock crawling but I’m having difficulty finding videos of suck road at this area. Is the trip just dirt roads or is it somewhat challenging? Thank you
I have a question. The trip says is difficulty 4, with sliders needed and other stuff that makes it look somewhat difficult , it also mentions rock crawling but I’m having difficulty finding videos of suck road at this area. Is the trip just dirt roads or is it somewhat challenging? Thank you
Auggie
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Advocate III
Trail Blazer III
I hit the difficulty 4 when it's closer to 2. I'll fix that.
The rock garden has gotten harder and deeper holes where stock truck or jeeps have flex and got stuck and hitting bottom. We had to pull people over this section. I've seen videos and no one shots video of this section because you have to pick a good line and it's up hill. I do this twice a year and I noticed people are going around trees for an easier way. After they do the water bars people hit bottom. We got rained on the 4th of July. It's a good trail.
Enthusiast III
Yeah, nothing too crazy. Just the one loose rutted out section has gotten a little deeper. You get an occasional big rock in the middle of the trail, but you can easily go around them. It is a fun trip though.
Auggie
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Advocate III
shansonpac
Rank V
Traveler III
Sliders not needed. Sway bar disconnect and lockers were a plus. I did the Monache Jeep Road in July in a stock Rubicon pulling and expedition trail. The most difficult section is 1.3 to 1.7 miles in. Steep, rutted, with holes. I didn’t touch once. Just need competent spotting, and take your time. See my Scout trail review on Trails Off-road.
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Off-Road Ranger I
I am in the Temecula area of Riverside County. I have been wanting to do Kennedy and Menache meadows for some time now. Can you tell me if the trail is good enough for a stock Gladiator Mojave. The second thing is if I was to go, where could I meet you at and around what time. Will we be staying at one campsite or changing every day. I will be by myself. You can contact me at pembertonltd8@verizon.net or at 951 973 4645. Thanks. Bret
shansonpac
Rank V
Traveler III
A stock gladiator can make it with good spotting and dry conditions. However it is snowing in Monache Meadows right now and the Monache Jeep road will probable be impassible.
Off-Road Ranger I
Enthusiast III
If Monache meadows is closed, we are planning to do bald mountain above shaver lake. We will do the trail and then set up a base camp for both nights.
Advocate I
How are both options for a bone-stock '12 Xterra Pro-4X? My D'max (solid axle swapped, 37"s, 4.56s, ARBs) with Four Wheel Camper is out at my home in Vegas, and logistics to go get it and join on this trip just aren't great. But I have the Pro-4X and tent-camping gear with me in the Bay Area (Palo Alto). I have that Friday off, so I was looking for a trip...
-TJ
Enthusiast III
I’ve done Monache meadows a few times. There is really only one section that is pretty rutted out but doable by choosing the right line. I’ve never done bald mountain but my understanding is stock trucks have been known to make it. Maybe someone can correct me if I’m wrong.
