Big Bear 4x4 Trek

March 10th 2012

Description

ITINERARY:

Meet at Big Bear Lake Discovery Center Saturday March 10th 2012 at 8:30 am.

GOLD MOUNTAIN – 3N69 DIFFICULT

JACOBY CANYON – 3N61 MODERATE

LUNCH

CACTUS FLATS ROAD – 3N03 (SMARTS RANCH ROAD) EASY

HORSETHIEF FLAT – 3N03A DIFFICULT

RATTLESNAKE AND BURNS CANYON ROAD – 2N02/2N02H (CUTOFF) EASY

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ROUTE CAN CHANGE DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TIME

 

 

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire
  • 2+ Suspension Lift
  • 4LO Transfer Case

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2+

Difficulty Level: 2+

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Big Bear Lake Discovery Center

Meet at Big Bear Lake Discovery Center

40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333

Participants

There are currently 5 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: N/A

Charlie

Meeting @ Rendevous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

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  • HAM: KG6SPJ

fuelrod

Meeting @ Trail Head

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

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MADGAS

Meeting @ Rendevous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

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Roadrunner

Meeting @ Rendevous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

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Steelman

Meeting @ Rendevous

1 passengers, 1 extra seats

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