Aug 13 OR Aug 14
It's time again for our Annual Dirt Devils Training Clinic. Don Alexander from Big Bear 4X4 School will once again be our resident expert. Last year we had a huge turnout which really cut into our teachable moments so we have decided to conduct 2 classes over the August 13th weekend. Go on the Saturday Night Run on Little John Bull that is being led by Jack and Zoe and stay the evening so you can join us on Dishpan Sunday morning.
Trail Leader: Mike Wallace (proudpop80@gmail) (714) 504-8514
CB: Channel 4 (REQUIRED), HAM: Simplex2 (146.550MHz)
Pack a Trail Lunch, water, and always be prepared for weather
Meeting Time: Driver's Meeting 8:30am / Depart 9:00am
Meeting Location: Rocky’s Roadhouse 32150 Hill Top Blvd Running Springs, 92382
Day 2 recommended Special Equipment: Short wheel base, high ground clearance, rear lockers recommended, rock rails recommended, skid plates recommended and 33" tires or larger recommended. Body Damage is Possible with or without the recommended Special Equipment items.
Difficulty: (1=Easy, 5=Most Difficult) Rated #5. The trail is 'Difficult' with a couple of 'Most Difficult' obstacles with optional by-passes, some tippy sections, sharp rocks, steep shelves/grades and rutted roads.
Trail: Dishpan Springs (3N34). Approx 3.0 Miles. Touted as one of the most challenging trails in the Big Bear Mountain Area, this trail is our club's Adopted trail. This trail spans from the Green Valley to the Lake Arrowhead area and serves as the only remote road between the two communities. As our Adopted trail we are tasked with maintaining the accessibility. This trail has steep ascents and descents, granite boulder faces and large rutted portions. The 2 waterfall sections are the most challenging but with the expert spotting by Don Alexander from Big Bear 4x4 School you will make quick work of the challenges. Dishpan is a tippy, no BS trail and you will feel a sense of success after you conquered this beast. But be cautious, this beast bites.