Calico (Doran, Odessa, Wall St)

November 10th 2018

Description

I am doing a day trip, you are welcome to camp if you like. 

This is a difficult and technical run.  Don't be upset should you sustain body damage.  Some go arounds are available but not for everything. Dry Camping. Talk to the trail boss before signing up to ensure you are properly equipped and prepared. This is not a beginners run.

Saturday: Depart at 09:00am from rendezvous and proceed up Doran Loop, eat lunch and head over to wall Street view point. We will then head down Doran loop.  

I ran this with 35s and took some minor body damage, it is a fun run. Good rock sliders are a must, I saw a guy make it without lockers if you want to try it. It is a boulder field with a fun "pucker pass" obstacle. I will not be doing the gate keeper cut across.  We can stop and watch or if anyone in the group wants to try it... 

 

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
  • Roll Cage
  • Camping Supplies

Run Recommendations

  • Front Axle Locker
  • Rear Axle Locker

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 @ Trailhead/Campsite

Take I-15  to Yermo. Get off the freeway at Calico rd and go North 1.2 miles to Mule Canyon rd and turn right. Go 1.7 miles to camp.

 

Participants

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