this isn't really a "tech write up" but i just thought that i'd post the link to the homepage for the California SVRAs. there are links in there for Oceano, Hollister, Prarie City, Hungry Valley, Ocotillo Wells, and Carnegie. some pretty good info, as well as directions and maps:thumbup

CLICKY (http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1170)

moved it into the cali forum..

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thanks Raf, wasn't too sure where to put it:brownbag

not a problem.. afterall you are special.. its not your fault..

Yea he is pretty special!


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your all just jealous of the stocker power:goodfinge

:thumbup Thanks for posting this link Andy351. Being in San Diego I get to play with all the pre-runners that run out to Ocotillo..but having maps and trail ratings to browse at is great.

so are you saying that our frined andy rides the short bus to school? Should his nickname be Corky instead of andy351??

That list isn't complete! Where's Azusa Canyon??? Thats the best mudbog in So. CA!!!! :thumbup

Originally posted by plug ugly
so are you saying that our frined andy rides the short bus to school? Should his nickname be Corky instead of andy351??
i never rode the bus, i carpooled
i even gone to one of them pfancy private schools:brownbag


J-Roc, i know its not complete, but its the "official page":shrug

I nominate this for a sticky.

Hey guys are there any other places up in nor-cal? :shrug It would be awsome if there were smone sandy places. :thumbup

Whats up with Ocotillo Wells? Those who have been weigh in. I would like to go camping out there, but driving on "Primitive Roads" doesn't sound like it requires 4-wheel drive.

Whats up with Ocotillo Wells? Those who have been weigh in. I would like to go camping out there, but driving on "Primitive Roads" doesn't sound like it requires 4-wheel drive.

There is some awesome wheeling at OW, but you have to look for it. It's in the desert, and by now it's stupid hot out there. Last August we went on a night run to OW, and at 1 AM it was 103 degrees. Summer is a bad time to go wheeling there.

During the winter wheeling season (late Oct. to late Apr/Mid May) there are LOTS of dirt bikes, quads and buggies, so it's very noisy. If you're looking for quiet camping or wheeling, this is not the place. However, the camping is decent, and there are a couple of gas stations and burger joints very close by.

OW has some pretty cool mud hills and hard packed dirt trails. There are some challenging trails there. My dad broke a front leaf spring there and there is also a good mixture of sand too.

there is a pretty nice orv park by the shasta dam-currently fighting over possible road closures,but still some good trails

Sounds like I need to get out there and dive in. But after the heat dies down, 103 at 1 am Man thats freakin hell!

OW is very nice place in the winter. After the rain when the river beds have water n mud in em its a great place to haul some ass & play pre runner. Overall the place is pretty flat & I wouldn't hang there in the summer. Makes a good day trip & afterwards you can get your grub on in Julian. :)

Thanks, i am definatly taking advantage of Hollister Hills Sunday.

Yah I live in los altos in the bay area hollister hills are pretty good if your looking for mud and some hills...anybody know any other places in the bay area?

Yah I live in los altos in the bay area hollister hills are pretty good if your looking for mud and some hills...anybody know any other places in the bay area?
You can try a good trail book:
http://www.4x4books.com/can4wd.htm

Yah I live in los altos in the bay area hollister hills are pretty good if your looking for mud and some hills...anybody know any other places in the bay area?




good website: http://www.thundersgarage.com/offroadn.html#CALIFORNIA

OW??

hey have u ever been to the high lakes up in the moutains up around butte meadows not sure of any sandy places but the high lakes and that area is a fun place to wheel

hey have u ever been to the high lakes up in the moutains up around butte meadows not sure of any sandy places but the high lakes and that area is a fun place to wheel

I've tried to find the high lakes in the bronco but I gave up and eventually found it on the quad after FOREVER on that fireroad! I have yet to wheel it with the bronco but I want to try to hit it sometime soon before the deep snow hits.... if I can afford it!:toothless

The high lakes are sick, that is my back yard living here in Paradise (chico area). You just need to know where your going to find the sweet trails. The snow wheeling is coming up in a hurry with this new storm on the front. So air down and let me know if you want to meet up. I run with a local club that goes up every 2-3 weeks for high lake runs.

John

Hey all.. With all the talking of exploring roads/trails in the mountians. I thought it would be a good idea for me to post up the resource I've been using to look at trails.

These are all free to view online. Also the maps can be purchased at a Ranger station for under $10


http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/forestvisitormaps/

Tim.. Thanks for lettting me know about this thread.. Don't know why I've never seen it..

Hey all.. With all the talking of exploring roads/trails in the mountians. I thought it would be a good idea for me to post up the resource I've been using to look at trails.

These are all free to view online. Also the maps can be purchased at a Ranger station for under $10


http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/forestvisitormaps/

Tim.. Thanks for lettting me know about this thread.. Don't know why I've never seen it..

thats the problem with "stickies"...even know they stay on top...most people dont spot them....

Would be better if stickies could stay "bold"

Also for everyones info the link I posted is good for maps of all of California's forests.