Lockwood Miller Jeep Trail

June 9th 2012

Description

******** Even much LATER INFO ******************************

Two northbound lanes were opened before 9 p.m. Friday and traffic was beginning to move.

10 PM Friday - Linda & I have made it to Frazier Park

The run is still on. 

Please call if you are coming  - or will be late.

The detour (14N to 138W - not E) took us about 2 hours extra.

Check LOCAL TRAFFIC  to see if  I-5 is OPEN SAturday AM.

Linda's Phone 714-514-6333

(Thanks Fuelrod)

 

******************* LATE INFO ***************************

I 5 northbound closed near Castiac.as OF 8 PM FRIDAY

Jeep frog is in Palmdale and will be there on time... you should leave home early ...

HE WILL WAIT UPTO ONE HOUR TO START IF YOU ARE LATE OR NO-SHOW CALL 714-514-6333 TO LET TRAIL-BOSS KNOW

Posted by fuel rod at 8pm Friday night

One day run - Lockwood Creek / Miller Jeep Trail

Meet at Flying J - Frazier Park 8:30 AM 6/9/2012

Limited vehicle run - 12 max - Reserve early; Un-reseerve if unable to attend.

Stay for dinner at Mexican Restaurant

REF: Mt. Pinos Ranger District / Los padres

34580 Lockwood Valley Rd. Frazier Park, CA 93225. Phone: (661) 245-3731

 

 

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
  • 3+ Suspension Lift
  • 4LO Transfer Case
  • Rear Axle Locker
  • Roll Cage

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 3+

Difficulty Level: 3+

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 @ Flying J Truck Stop Frazier Park (I-5 north)

I-5 North - Frazier Park Exit  - then Left (Past Hungry Valley- Frazier Park - Lebec)-

Flying J will be on left

Linda & I will be going up Friday evening

Accomodations at either  Holiday Inn )across the street from Flying J   or Motel 6 adjacent to flying J

Participants

There are currently 4 of 12 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: KI6DTR

Jeepfrog

Meeting @ Rendevous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: KG6IVZ

Camperman

Meeting @ Rendevous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

sc

Meeting @ Rendevous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: KJ6ZTO

X Man

Meeting @ Rendevous

0 passengers, 1 extra seats

Not available to Guests...