Run Date: Saturday August 13th Trail Organizer: Jack & Zoe RSVP: YES, call or text 909-213-6787
Equipment Required: High ground clearance, off-road tires, low range and off-road lights required. Rock lights are recommended. Difficulty: (1=Very Easy, 5=Extreme) Trail rated 3 moderate, due to small boulders, tippy terrain and sharp rock on sections of the trail (note most of the trail is easy). This run is to test your off-road lights with some spectacular views of the city lights and night sky.
Meeting Time: 6:30 *PM*. Go over rig readiness and trail plan, leave at 7:00 PM. Night run only. Meeting Location: We will meet at Rocky's Roadhouse (32150 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs, CA 92382) i.e. usual spot next to the 76 gas station.
Trail Description: Total apx. ~10 miles off road (allow 4 to 5 hours). You can expect to encounter small boulders, tippy terrain, and sharp rock on sections of the trail. The US Forest Service rates this trail as Black Diamond Most Difficult trail and it is not recommended for stock SUVs. Body damage and breakage are possible. Elevation ranges from 6,700' to over 8,000'. Note: if you are scheduled to run the Off-road Clinic #1 that same day, that trail lead will join this group after that trail is completed (no need to drive back down - location TBD).
Permits Required: Yes, Adventure Pass. $30/yr or $5/day, available at most local grocery/gas/ranger stations. Communications: CB Channel 4 and/or HAM channel 146.550 MHz (club simplex #2) Reminder to Bring: Bring lunch, snacks and extra water, chairs, tools, shovel, camera, extra weather appropriate clothing, etc. Weather: If heavy wind or rain the trip will be canceled.
Trail Head Coordinates: Meeting location Lat/Lon (degrees/minutes/seconds) 34° 12' 17.42" N 117° 6' 6.5" W Lat/Lon (decimal degrees) 34.204838° -117.101806°