Joshua Tree Trails

ca_14jk said:

Hi All,


This weekend I finally get some time off work and was thinking about taking my stock rubicon up to Joshua Tree and doing some of the trails. I am new at off roading and want to make sure the trails are not out of my league because it's going to be only my girlfriend and I having some fun and enjoying the day.


Any tips for a Newbie?
What trails I should stay away from?


Thanks all!

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BlackHat said:

One tip is to post this in the correct area this is the Tech thread not trip and destinations thread.

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10frank9 said:

Try Berdoo Canyon. Starts off of Dillon Road in Coachella and ends up in Joshua Tree National Park. Definitely a mild trail you can do solo and plenty or scenery along the way.

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xx-LSD-xx said:

DON'T DRIVE OVER 35 ON PAVEMENT WITH AIR DOWNED TIRES........BLOWOUT!

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xx-LSD-xx said:

It's the only 4x4 trail in the park. You'll end up on Geology tour road.
I recommend you air down your tires to 20 psi 15 if you have a air compressor and disconnect your front sway bars.
The ride will be much better on the dirt.
DON'T DRIVE OVER 35 ON PAVEMENT WITH AIR DOWNED TIRES........BLOWOUT!
Have Fun!

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Clem319 said:

I also do this most of the time because my on board air does not exist. Also would like to here the story.

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SilverBack said:

Low tire air pressure increases friction between the tires and the surface of the road. This is why you get better traction off-road. This works against you on the street because the increased friction at speed heats the rubber of the tire and weakens it, sometimes to the point of a blowout. Always inflate your tires to the proper air pressure before traveling on a steady level surface.

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xx-LSD-xx said:

It's the only 4x4 trail in the park. You'll end up on Geology tour road.
I recommend you air down your tires to 20 psi 15 if you have a air compressor and disconnect your front sway bars.
The ride will be much better on the dirt.
DON'T DRIVE OVER 35 ON PAVEMENT WITH AIR DOWNED TIRES........BLOWOUT!
Have Fun!

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Pyro1415 said:

Please please take someone with you. Its pretty easy to get stuck and even break stuff. Have a buddy with a 4x4 go along or find a local club.

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ca_14jk said:

Very true. I will ask a friend to go as well, thats the last thing I want to get out there and get stuck

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Pyro1415 said:

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Lockers, 5mph faster, common sense or mud tires could have prevented this, but another jeep would have fixed this in 5minutes.

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K.D.C.H said:

Lockers in that 30 could have also caused a whole other laundry list of problems too.

Common sense and picking the right line really go a long way also. My Jeep is also a sport so I have the D30 in the front and no lockers at all. Last month we did the Rubicon up to little sluice and back and I never had an issue once where I needed a locker. Would it be nice to have once I upgrade my axles, yes but I made it over all the rocks just fine and believe me they are a lot bigger than that bump you're trying to go over there

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ca_14jk said:

What trail is this? .. Looks like that was a heck of a trail for the sport.

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