JK LYF
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***UPDATE FOR THOSE WANTING TO CARAVAN***
So far, the best place I can come up with, for those coming from south of Calico, is the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. We can meet there at 6:30 am and caravan to Calico.
The address is:
4485 Mills Cir.
Ontario, Ca. 91764
From there we plan on driving to a gas station off of Lenwood Road, Barstow (arrival at approximately 8:00am), where we can top off our tanks, pick up snacks, etc. From there we will drive to trail head, and it's not a far drive at all, maybe 20 minutes, putting us there at approximately 8:30am.
If anyone would like to join us further north, I would suggest monitoring the CB and jump in as we pass by......
For those interested in caravanning, let me know and I will update thread. That was we can have an idea of how many rigs we will be waiting on.
Rich
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The run has been capped to those listed below
JK LYF (caravan)
Iron Horse (caravan)
Torqt JK (caravan)
Al Bundy
Crystaliner (caravan)
Coriej
Peak (caravan)
KnightKrawler (caravan)
vjusmc (caravan)
DaBank
HazMat JK (+1)
snapfish
This totals 13 rigs. If anyone listed above can not make it, please advise so adjustments can be made and additional rigs added if needed.
We will break up the 13 rigs into several groups (if needed). Each group will be led by an experienced driver. I know we have several experienced drivers going so we will organize that during the drivers meeting.
Now, insight for the inexperienced and/or stock jeeps who have not ran Calico.
I ran the trail yesterday with a friend, Iron Horse (forum member). It appeared as though some of the climbs and drop-offs were a bit more rough, rutted, and steeper in some places. The trail has slightly changed over the last 3 years in some places (I believe the lack of rain has been a factor, but I'd be guessing).
Because of this, I want to ensure a couple of things are made known to the inexperienced and/or stock jeeps that have not ran Calico.
The tight canyons and drop-offs may produce body damage. Some of the ruts, regardless of the lines taken, will take your rig very close to the canyon wall.
No lift and 33s can make it. But, more than likely, will need to get winched out of some areas and in doing so, scrape the hell out of your undercarriage! You will also significantly scrape your undercarriage on some of the drop-offs and rocks.
Stock plastic rear bumpers may get thrashed on these drop offs. You can remove the stock bumper if you do not want to risk damage.
You will hit the bottom sides of your tub on some of the drop offs/rocks if you do not have rock sliders/rock rails to protect (I personally wouldn't do the trail without them). I want to reiterate the importance of having a good set on your rig (especially for those running 33s). But that is your call.
My intention is not to freak anyone out that hasn't been to Calico. On the other hand, I don't want to give the impression that this is a newbie run.
Bottom line, I just feel it's important for some of the newer, less experienced drivers with stock rigs to understand what could happen. I know how important our rigs are to us!
Lastly, in the next few days I will coordinate something for those interested in caravanning.
Meeting Location: Calico Rd. / Doran Scenic Dr. Coordinates: N34 56.383 W116 51.528 (Odessa Canyon - Doran/Odessa Loop)
Time: 8:30am
CB Channel: 16
Between 8:30 and 9:00 - Air down, disconnect, driver meeting & line up.
Requirements:
Front and rear recovery (tow) points
Recommended
Strongly recommended. Rock sliders (rails)
Strongly recommended. Winch
Strongly recommended. Recovery strap
CB
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
For those that are interested in seeing what the trail looks like, I have submitted a video from Eddie & Project JK......Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/OFUXXDq1dvM
So far, the best place I can come up with, for those coming from south of Calico, is the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. We can meet there at 6:30 am and caravan to Calico.
The address is:
4485 Mills Cir.
Ontario, Ca. 91764
From there we plan on driving to a gas station off of Lenwood Road, Barstow (arrival at approximately 8:00am), where we can top off our tanks, pick up snacks, etc. From there we will drive to trail head, and it's not a far drive at all, maybe 20 minutes, putting us there at approximately 8:30am.
If anyone would like to join us further north, I would suggest monitoring the CB and jump in as we pass by......
For those interested in caravanning, let me know and I will update thread. That was we can have an idea of how many rigs we will be waiting on.
Rich
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The run has been capped to those listed below
JK LYF (caravan)
Iron Horse (caravan)
Torqt JK (caravan)
Al Bundy
Crystaliner (caravan)
Coriej
Peak (caravan)
KnightKrawler (caravan)
vjusmc (caravan)
DaBank
HazMat JK (+1)
snapfish
This totals 13 rigs. If anyone listed above can not make it, please advise so adjustments can be made and additional rigs added if needed.
We will break up the 13 rigs into several groups (if needed). Each group will be led by an experienced driver. I know we have several experienced drivers going so we will organize that during the drivers meeting.
Now, insight for the inexperienced and/or stock jeeps who have not ran Calico.
I ran the trail yesterday with a friend, Iron Horse (forum member). It appeared as though some of the climbs and drop-offs were a bit more rough, rutted, and steeper in some places. The trail has slightly changed over the last 3 years in some places (I believe the lack of rain has been a factor, but I'd be guessing).
Because of this, I want to ensure a couple of things are made known to the inexperienced and/or stock jeeps that have not ran Calico.
The tight canyons and drop-offs may produce body damage. Some of the ruts, regardless of the lines taken, will take your rig very close to the canyon wall.
No lift and 33s can make it. But, more than likely, will need to get winched out of some areas and in doing so, scrape the hell out of your undercarriage! You will also significantly scrape your undercarriage on some of the drop-offs and rocks.
Stock plastic rear bumpers may get thrashed on these drop offs. You can remove the stock bumper if you do not want to risk damage.
You will hit the bottom sides of your tub on some of the drop offs/rocks if you do not have rock sliders/rock rails to protect (I personally wouldn't do the trail without them). I want to reiterate the importance of having a good set on your rig (especially for those running 33s). But that is your call.
My intention is not to freak anyone out that hasn't been to Calico. On the other hand, I don't want to give the impression that this is a newbie run.
Bottom line, I just feel it's important for some of the newer, less experienced drivers with stock rigs to understand what could happen. I know how important our rigs are to us!
Lastly, in the next few days I will coordinate something for those interested in caravanning.
Meeting Location: Calico Rd. / Doran Scenic Dr. Coordinates: N34 56.383 W116 51.528 (Odessa Canyon - Doran/Odessa Loop)
Time: 8:30am
CB Channel: 16
Between 8:30 and 9:00 - Air down, disconnect, driver meeting & line up.
Requirements:
Front and rear recovery (tow) points
Recommended
Strongly recommended. Rock sliders (rails)
Strongly recommended. Winch
Strongly recommended. Recovery strap
CB
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
For those that are interested in seeing what the trail looks like, I have submitted a video from Eddie & Project JK......Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/OFUXXDq1dvM
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