I've had my jeep fairly disassembled but that looks worse. I hope I can avoid that.
I've had my jeep fairly disassembled but that looks worse. I hope I can avoid that.
Nice! Awesome tips! You’re added tooPut me on your SoCal list.
I've been to Calico quite a few times. Ran my Cherokee on 33's with one rear locker. Did just fine. Next couple times was in the LJ. I'm on a 4.5" lift, stock flares and 33's. Did better than the Cherokee. Definitely bypass the Gatekeeper, but worth the little hike "downstream" to check it out.
Won't make your run but for a day trip, suggested route for you guys is to do East Philips Loop off Mule Canyon Rd to West Phillips Loop (Check out Kramer Arch on the west side). Use the Mule Canyon cutover to the Odessa Canyon side (use the bypass). This will take you north up to the Bismark mine, which is pretty amazing. Then come down on the Doran side to end at the Calico Ghost town. Again, I'm not trying to plan anything for you, but just a suggested and very scenic route. If you are a little strapped for time, cut out the Phillips loop.
If anyone has the Charles Wells SoCal book, all these trails are listed in it. It's a blast there!!
thanks for the tip, seems like the area is littered with good trails so i will have to do some good route planning since I've never been.Put me on your SoCal list.
I've been to Calico quite a few times. Ran my Cherokee on 33's with one rear locker. Did just fine. Next couple times was in the LJ. I'm on a 4.5" lift, stock flares and 33's. Did better than the Cherokee. Definitely bypass the Gatekeeper, but worth the little hike "downstream" to check it out.
Won't make your run but for a day trip, suggested route for you guys is to do East Philips Loop off Mule Canyon Rd to West Phillips Loop (Check out Kramer Arch on the west side). Use the Mule Canyon cutover to the Odessa Canyon side (use the bypass). This will take you north up to the Bismark mine, which is pretty amazing. Then come down on the Doran side to end at the Calico Ghost town. Again, I'm not trying to plan anything for you, but just a suggested and very scenic route. If you are a little strapped for time, cut out the Phillips loop.
If anyone has the Charles Wells SoCal book, all these trails are listed in it. It's a blast there!!
you can add meI’d like to compile a list of the SoCal members who like to go off-roading and would like to be tagged in run announcements. Just reply to this thread and I’ll update the original post with your name in it. When making a run announcement simply copy and paste the names below into your post and all names on the list will receive a notification that their name was mentioned in a post.
Not really sure... Im open to suggestions... ive got a cb but the groups i normally go out with usually just use the cheap preprogrammed handheld radios.What’s the thought regarding this run? Uphill run through Odessa and a downhill run of Doran Canyon (I’m by-passing the Doran Gatekeeper).
I have a Ham modified GMRS but no CB.
woah i just downloaded the gaia app and loaded the tracks. works great. is odessa lon the left and doran on the right or vice versa?