Dirt Devils Digest
November December 2014
The Dirt Devils Digest
November December 2014
A monthly publication of the Dirt Devils
Table of Contents
Presidents Message:
Equipment topics
2
Happy holidays to everyone. I’m looking forward to an
Political news
2
exciting 2015. The club has a full run calendar for 2015
Safety
2
with many fun runs planned.
Using a Tow Strap
2
Top 10 reasons to be a Dirt Devils trail leader:
3
I want to encourage everyone to attend the Jan. 6 club
meeting. Chris has put together a power point briefing to
Run reports
3
help everyone understand changes to the Dirt Devils
Run calendar
4
web site.
Adopt a Trail meeting place
4
Mike Wallace is looking for members that are interested
2015
4
in developing ideas for fund raising events for 2015 and
January
4
beyond. Members interested in being involved see Mike.
February
5
March
5
Keep our trails open
April
5
Ray Kleinhuizen
May
5
June
5
July
5
August
5
September
5
October
6
November
6
December
6
Guests
6
Club info
8
Club membership
8
First aid kit tracking
8
Run report template:
9
DD Trail Ratings
9
Adopt a Trail
10
Cowbells
10
Dirt Devils Calico Run
11
Now I ask you, is the Cherokee with electric windows and
AC a Jeep?
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US/shac
Jeep, America’s greatest vehicle
Vehicle Alarms
Unfortunately several JustRuns Members have had their
Jeeps stolen recently. Living close to the border, the
Jeeps can be in Mexico before you even know they are
gone. Some of the Jeeps stolen had sophisticated alarm
systems which didn’t seem to deter the thieves. There is
no “Fool Proof” anti-theft system however several of our
Members have installed the Ravelco system and so far
none of those has been stolen. There have been attempted
thefts but none were successful. A couple of members
have had their Jeeps broken into and had the ignitions
damaged but the Ravelco kept the vehicle from being
started.
One thing that makes Ravelco successful is that it is easy
to use. There is a plug that your remove when you park
and the vehicle cannot be started without that plug. Since
it is easy to use, one is more likely to use it every time
you park your Jeep. Each system is uniquely wired so a
thief would have to spend a lot of time to figure out which
wire goes where. All wires are Black so there is no clue
to how they are wired.
If you are considering having a Ravelco system installed
in your Jeep, be sure to tell them you are a JustRuns
January raffle includes a chance to win a great
Member. They give JustRuns Members a 10% discount.
book about: The history of America’s Greatest
See the Ravelco website at:
Vehicle
By Patrick Foster list price $36.00
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Author Roger Mullins Just runs.com
“Jeep enthusiasts revere them for their iconic looks and
legendary performance.” What I like about jeeps is their
Political news
efficiency. No fancy stuff, roll up windows, stick shift, I
Feinstein proposal “Mohave Desert national monument”
doubt that Eisenhower was driven around in Air
Conditioning.
11/06/sand-snow-monument/18626935/
If you are interested in the history of the Jeep then you
The Dirt Devils donated $300. to CAL4WD Panamint
will enjoy this read. Where did the word “Jeep” come
Valley Days
from, this book has the answer. 1941 Ford lost the
contract to Willy’s, do you know why? Are you interested
in all the different models? What is a Jeepney? A pink
Safety
Jeep, yep it was known as the Jeep Gala (Who’s idea was
Bill Smith recommends shaking your fire extinguisher
that?). The various manufacturers included Wills, Kaiser,
monthly to keep the powder from settling on the bottom
American Motors, Chrysler and Daimler. Which company
rendering the extinguisher in effective.
dropped the ball and caused Jeep to lose it’s way?
CAL4WD Panamint Valley Days is looking for a
There have been many designs and uses for the Jeep. It is
chairman, are you interested?
fun to read about the many uses for this great American
vehicle.
Using a Tow Strap
Probably the most common use of Tow Straps by us is to
Equipment topics
assist a vehicle up a steep hill with loose dirt or sand and
D ring Shackles
poor traction. I normally prefer to use a tow strap,
sometimes several tow straps, to pull the stuck vehicle up
Roger reports that Crosby is the only D ring Shackle still
the hill rather than using a winch. The reason is, it
manufactured in the good old USA (Tulsa OK).
usually much quicker and easier rig and most times not a
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lot of pulling assistance is needed to get the vehicle up the
5.
Danny & Linda Ward
hill.
6.
Pete Johnson
One very important thing to remember is that the vehicle
7.
James Ettington
doing the towing should be pulling while going forward.
8.
Chris Slaugther
The pulling vehicle should not be facing the towed
9.
Dave & Linda Jones
vehicle. If the pulling vehicle is pulling in reverse, there
Guests: Robert, Bob & son, Chris & wife, Mathew & son
is a high risk of breaking a front axle U-Joint. When
pulling vehicle backs up to pull, most of the force goes
There was another big group of mostly Jeep;s at the meet
onto the front axle which is the weaker axle because it has
spot. They were a Redlands club doing a toys for tots run.
U-Joints and is normally a lighter axle than the rear axle.
They were planning to run the trail the opposite direction
When pulling properly, it is best to have someone
of our start. We aired down under the 15 Fwy on
watching the process and directing the drivers. The
Cleghorn Rd and hit the trail.
vehicle being pulled up the hill should be under power but
The weather was cool, in the high 40's. It got a little
be careful to not run over the tow strap while being
warmer later in the afternoon. Rain the day before
pulled.
produced a very clear day and no dust. Overall it was a
spectacular day with great views everywhere you looked.
We stopped at the play area to loosen up the 4 wheel low
Top 10 reasons to be a Dirt Devils trail
gears. We continued through a few of the first rocky
sections. It was quickly apparent the mud was going to
leader:
provide an extra level of challenge on the trail. The mud
10 - You pick the trail (hopefully someone will want to
was not real deep but very slick.
run it with you)
We now enter the V notch section which starts with a
9 - You pick the run start time and meet spot
moderate rocky section then into the V notch. However
8 - You write the run announcement
now the V looks like a U with a water runoff ditch down
the middle, and everything is muddy. I slip slide my way
7 - You pick the CB channel (duh 4)
through when on the CB is a not surprising call for help.
6 - You conduct the drivers meeting (best if done before
The only way back now on foot is on the trail, well I only
you start the trail)
fell twice maybe that was lucky.
5 - You carry the Dirt Devils club first aid
kit (hopefully you know how to use it)
4 - You pick the bathroom stops (more
stops keep you out trouble)
3 - You are the spotter when someone
needs help (you’ll get a lot of exercise)
2 - You will get unwavering support from
all drivers even when you are hopelessly
lost and confused.
1 - You get to ride in front of everyone out
of the dust (this the only good reason to be
a trail lead)
Run reports
Everyone was moving through the rocky section without
any trouble, but when Danny Ward hit the muddy section
Cleghorn ridge run
he spins a tire and pops his rear right tire bead. After
backing the Jeep to level up and getting on a jack. Two
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straps around the tire and a power tank were used to pop it
Trail Leader: Ray Kleinhuizen/Joel Card MIA had a
back in place. While Danny is busy fixing his tire a herd
dead battery and missed the run.
of motorcycles ran by us. It took them a while to get by
Members:
and we never saw them again.
1.
Ray & Karen Kleinhuizen
After lunch we were down to 10 rigs, some folks had
2.
Roy & Laura Chance
afternoon commitments. Everyone made it through the
rest of the trail without problems. Some of the steep
3.
Mike & Rob Wallace
downhill sections were very muddy and slick. There were
4.
Eddy Cesena
times when you had to slide the Jeep down a muddy
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groove a few feet before you could find traction. Pucker
factor was high in those sections. We saw only a few
Jeeps coming the other way don’t know what happen to
the group coming the other way.
Overall a great day with a good group of wheelers. Joel
we missed you.
Dusy Ershim, Mid September
Spur of the moment trip Josh, Gilbert, Cort and Casey ran
the Dusy Ershim, 33 miles. Started on Thursday and
planned on getting out on Saturday. It was cold, the tents
tents iced overnight, when the sun came out, the ice
melted and it started raining in the tents. It took a while to
Winching
make it up Thomson Hill where Cort broke. Worked on
the truck from about 3:00 to 9:00 PM and used electrical
tape for the repair. After the truck was taped back
together, it started to snow. Another eight miles, Cort
broke again, same bearing and they knew the electrical
tape repair wouldn’t work again. It was still snowing.
They left Cort’s rig and got off the trail at 11:30 on
Saturday. Gilbert broke the upper control arm. Casey
ripped a brake line which they fixed on the trail. Got into
a hotel about 2:00 AM. Gilbert and Casey left them (had
to get to work). On the way back up the hill, came across
a single car accident with a young girl and stopped to help
her. After getting back on the trail they had to winch
themselves up the first couple miles of the trail as the
snow was deep. It took three hours to fix the truck with
the new parts. On the way out, the snow had turned to ice
making it very slippery.
broken U joint
They made it about eight more miles and the other side of
Cort’s truck breaks. They had to leave his toyota truck
Run calendar
again. Some people at a campground were able to help
with parts - one person even offered parts off his own
Toyota truck. But they left the Toyota truck and headed
Adopt a Trail meeting place
out. two miles from the end, Josh broke, the weld on his
8:30am at Rock Road House
track bar. Cort went home and returned a few days later
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382
on Thursday with more help and fixed his rig and was
next to the 76 gas station
able to get it out and home.
2015
Grizzlycon Run - 10-18-2014
January
Met at the Mac Donalds restaurant, I-15 and CA-138 at
8am. had a 4 Jeeps and 4 people - Roger Mauer,
6th club meeting
Chris Slaughter, Roy Chance and run leader Rick Walter
10th Ocotillo Wells SVRA
10th Couger Butte Johnson Valley
run leader Josh Bleijenberg
16- 18th SD 4 Wheeler’s Superstition mountain run
Superstition Mt. OHV Area near El Centro, CA.
They offer a variety of trails at all difficulty levels.
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30th
- 5/3Mojave Trail (E) - Pete
30th
- 6th North Rim run
24th holiday party
Run leader: Ray Kleinhuizen
Food provided by: Dickey's BBQ
Run Leaders: Ray & Karen Kleinhuizen
June
No charge for club members
2nd club meeting
Guests: $14.00 each
13th Adopt A Trail - Lead TBD
January 24,
21st Forest Fest Big Bear Fathers day weekend
4pm to ('until Ray kicks you out')
BYOB and Chairs
27th John Bull (D) - Josh
The party will be in the back yard, dress for the weather.
We will have a Raffle and White Elephant gift exchange
(To participate each person should bring a wrapped gift
July
$20 or less)
7th club meeting
RSVP by Jan 6th to: raykleinhuizen@yahoo.com or
10th - 13 Bishop Ca. trails - Ray
call 714-300-9656
24th - 26th Adopta Trail overnight camp at tent peg
campground Big Bear
February
run Leader Roger
3rd club meeting
23rd - 26th Jeepers Jamboree
1st - 6th King of the Hammers
31st - 2nd Jeep Jamboree
3, 4 & 7th Hamm Radio Technician Class Newport Beach
represent the Dirt Devils on the 31st
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August
10th Truckhaven CORVA event
4st club meeting
21st Matino Wash
run leader Josh Bleijenberg
6 th - 9th Sierra Trek near Truckee CAL4WD event.
28th - 1st Terra Del Sol (TDS) - non club event
March
3rd club meeting
14th - 15th Calico Run Leaders Ron & Emi Webber.
see last page of this newsletter for details.
28th Adopt A Trail (D) - Rick Walters
28 - 4/5 Easter Jeep Safari Moab - non club event
April
7th club meeting
10th
- 4/12Coral Canyon (D) - Danny Ward
15th 4x4 Clinic in Big Bear (E/M) - Mike
25th Adopt A Trail - Ray
22th Adopt A Trail - Roy
May
September
5th club meeting
1st club meeting
16th HDR Prerun - Danny W.
4th -
7th High Sierra Poker Run CAL4WD event.
23rd - 25 Devils Loop trail (M) HDR Cal 4 Wheel event -
near Shaver Lake
Danny W.
11th - 13 Sherman Pass (M) - Danny W.
22th = - 24th Hi Desert Round up CAL4WD event.
Slash X Barstow CA
19th Adopt A Trail - Josh
the? Dirt Devils will be leading Devils Loop Trail
Last Saturday Adopt a Trail BBQ in Big Bear
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October
6th club meeting
3th & 4th Off Road Expo Pomona
17th Miller Jeep Trail (M) - Pete
24th Adopt A Trail - Lead TBD
November
3rd Monthly club meeting and
run planning for 2016
6th - 8th Panamint Valley Days (PVD), Cal 4 Wheel event
14th - Black Canyon (E) - Ray
Rick Schaffer
December
1st Monthly club meeting
5th Cleghorn (M) - Joel Card
Guests
Jolene and Robert Durbin proud to drive a modified 2011
Rubicon. Enjoys East Salton Sea area near the Dirt Devils
Thanksgiving outing, Dec 2014.
Carrol and Rod Abbott Recently purchased a red 2001 TJ
Nov, Dec 2014
Michele and Steve Leathers drives around town in an
lifted ’05 TJ with 33’s. Nov 2014
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Mike and Al Ramsden Mike putts around in a ’01
wrangler with 35” tires and a few other mods sept, Oct, Nov
2014.
Gary Lawler putts around town in a lifted 2004 TJ with
lockers, flat fenders and more. Dec 2014
Matt & Steve Hendry putt around in a 2001 Wrangler
with a few mods. Sept, Oct, Nov 2014
Chris Willoghby is the proud owner of a 2008 2 door
Rubicon October 2014
Kirk & Jeanne Smith ran Sherman pass trail with the club
picture not available April, Sept, Oct, Nov 2014
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Awards
Club info
Meeting Place
First Tuesday of each month,
6:30pm for Dinner & 7:30pm for the meeting at
just east of Imperial Hwy and north of the 91 Fwy.
Marie Callenders. 5711 East La Palma Ave., Anaheim,
CA 92807, 714-779-0600
Club officers
President: Ray Kleinhuizen
kkfusedglass@roadrunner.com
Immediate past president:
CAL 4 Wheel Drive, new member award
Jesse May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
Vice President: Mike Wallace proudpop80@gmail.com
Newsletter advertising
Secretary: Cheryl May: jemay.xj@gmail.com
$25 for ¼ page ad, for 3 issues
Treasurer: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
$50 for a ½ page ad, for 3 issues
Web Master: Mike Ortega:
$100 for a full page ad, for 3 issues.
mike@topwebsiteplacement.com
A full page ad also gets a Web Link.
Adopt a trail chairman:
Roy Chance: rchance@aol.com
First aid kit tracking
Roger Mauer: rogermauer@gmail.com
FA #1 (red, blue backpack)
Newsletter: Ron Webber: webbermail@cox.net
Josh Bleijenberg
Hospitality: Emi Webber: emiwebber@hotmail.com
Ron Webber November 2014
Safety Committee: Randy Huddleston:
Ray Kleinhuizen July 2014
hudd1@pacbell.net
FA #2 (Orange canvas bag)
Run Coordinator: Rick Walter rick03tj@gmail.com
Ray Kleinhuizen
Danny Ward
Club membership
Josh Bleijenberg April 2014
Roger Mauer Feb 2014
Membership dues:
Dirt Devil annual club dues
$36.00
FA #3 (Orange canvas bag)
Spouse
$12.00
Rick Walters July 2014
Pete Johnson April 2014
CAL4WD annual dues
$45.00
Ron Webber March 2014 Calico
CAL4WD permanent member
$675.00
CAL4WD permanent member 12 installments
$56.25
Accessories
Available at the regular meetings, see Emi Webber.
Dirt Devil Stickers:
$15.00.
Short sleeve shirts:
$15.00
Long sleeve shirts:
$18.00
Sweatshirts:
$30.00
Hats:
$20.00
DD logo magnets available in various
sizes for:
$4.50 to $13.50
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DD Trail Ratings
Trail ratings are subjective and weather conditions over
Run report template:
the years can change a trail. An easy trail can become
Run name:
more difficult after or during rain. The trail leader needs
Run leader:
to be the final judge of trail conditions the day of the run.
Date:
If any part of a trail is difficult the trail is rated difficult. If
Number of rigs:
difficult sections have bypasses the trail may be suitable
Participants:
for less capable rigs or less experienced drivers.
Members:
E - Easy (Black Canyon, Mohave Trail)
Guest:
M - Moderate (Devils Loop, Miller Jeep Trail)
The story:
D - Difficult (John Bull, Calico)
Weather:
Cow bells earned:
(E) Easy trails could include these conditions:
• Any dirt, sand or gravel road.
Run announcement template
• Gentle to mildly steeper hill climbs, mild rocky
Research and/or Pre-run the trail route.
sections and/or soft sandy sections.
• Four wheel drive may not be necessary all the time.
Create and Post a Run Announcement
When emailing the run announcement: Please, use the
• Pot holes or ruts that require high ground clearance.
words “Run Announcement” in the Subject line of the
• Water crossings are up to 15 inches deep.
message, forward to the webmaster and newsletter editor.
• Suitable for full size vehicles.
Date/Time and Place for the Run
• Low gears may be required on hill climbs.
• Recommend 4 wheel drive vehicle
Description of Run
• Suitable for most tire sizes
Difficulty Rating
Run Type: Base Camp, Day Run
(M) Moderate trails could include these conditions::
Directions to Meeting Place.
• Steep rutted and rocky hill climbs that require careful
tire placement.
EXACT Departure Time from Meeting Place
• Two to three foot ledges to climb and/or steep down
Required Equipment. Open dif ? Lockers?
hill drop offs.
Is RSVP Required?
• Rocky sections that can cause body or rim damage.
CB Channel channel 4, if to much traffic then switch to 5
• Water crossings might have rocks and could be
and so on.
deeper then 12 inches.
HAMM channel 146.440
• Brush or cactus may touch vehicle.
Camping Location/ Directions/ Details/ Facilities/ Fees.
• These trails will require low range gears, high ground
Access for motor homes?
clearance and 4WD.
Contact Information (Run Leader
• Skid plates and body protection are recommended.
Phone Number & email address)
• Minimum 33 inch or bigger tires.
• Recommend at least one axle locker.
Day of the Run:
(D) Difficult trails could include these conditions:
Hold brief driver’s gathering before start of run. Include
• Rocks as big as your tire to as big as your vehicle.
special instructions.
• Hill climbs are steep and may require extended wheel
Assign vehicle order if there are vehicles with open diffs.
travel.
Have vehicle with locked diff in front & behind. (If
• These trails can have long sections of large rocks that
possible disperse vehicles with HAM radios near the
require careful tire placement. .
front, middle and rear of the line.
• Three + foot ledges to climb and steep drop offs.
Encourage drivers to learn the name of the person in front
• Body damage is possible and brush may scratch
and behind his/her vehicle.
vehicle.
Assign Tail Gunner Vehicle
• These trails will require vehicle modifications such as
After returning home forward to the newsletter editor a
suspension lifts, body protection and skid plates.
Run Report and a few photos. subject line write
• Minimum 35 inch or bigger tires.
“Run Report”
• Recommend front and rear axle lockers.
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Adopt a Trail
Cowbells
The Dirt Devils Adopt A Trail is: Dishpan Springs Trail
The cow bell rules are: If you get stuck and are unable to
(3N34)
move under your own power and need the help of a winch
or you get strapped from one of your fellow jeepers then
Dishpan Springs Trail can be found in the
you have earned the privilege of hanging a cow bell from
San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
your front bumper. You must leave the cow bell on the
The Dishpan Springs Trail is one of the toughest and most
front of your rig until another Dirt Devil gets stuck then,
popular trails in the SBNF.
you can proudly hand it over. This starts at the beginning
The West entrance:
and the end of the trail.
2N26Y is N34° 16.198 W117° 08.258.
The T6 Bridge:
Old logo green
N34° 16.106 W117° 07.745.
Josh Bleijenberg TDS 2/28/2014
The East entrance:
3N16 is N34° 15.663 W117° 05.116.
Brown
Meeting place
Rick Walter adopt a trail 6/27/2014
8:30am at Rock Road House
Josh Bleijenberg Corral Canyon 5/4/2014
32150 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382 next to
Little Blue
the 76 gas station
Chris Slaughter Grizzly
Total Hours: 76
Rick Walter
Mike Wallace
Mike Maneth memorial
Castulo Olivas
Old Logo Green
Brown
little blue
Mike Maneth bell
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Dirt Devils Calico Run
Calico Ghost Town
Where camp: Calico campground
Where: about a hundred miles from
(I will be camping in the overflow campground)
Orange County. Take I-15 8 miles past
no RV hookups, on the left as you drive in the main
Barstow get off at Ghost Town Road and
entrance.
turn left or north about 3 miles.
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
When: March 14th - 15th 2015
Start ride: Saturday morning 8:30am
Meeting place: just outside the entrance to the calico
campground
Lunch: plan on eating lunch out on the trail
CB: channel 4
Difficulty: M, rear lockers required
Trail Boss: Ron Webber
Home 714 649 9836 / Cell 714 715 5692
RSVP to: Ron Webber webbermail@cox.net
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Calico Campground
Location and Reservations:
Camping fees:
36600 Ghost Town Road
Fee includes admission into Calico townsite
Yermo, CA 92398
(excludes special events).
Telephone: 1-800-TO CALICO or
$2.00 non refundable reservation fee
1-800-268 25426 press 0
No hookups $30.00/unit/day
1-760-254 2122
Partial hookups $34.00
E-mail: calico@mscomm.com
Full hookups $35.00/unit/day
Waypoint: N34 56.556 W116 52.012
Cabin Rentals
Camping:
Equipped sleeps 4, A/C & heat, porch
w/ bench & service counter.
265 Sites: 56 full hookups; 58 partial hookups; 2 dump stations
$45.00 Per night (4 persons)
Tent and off-road vehicles are welcome
Admission to Ghost Town included with camp fees, except
Activities:
during Special Events
Offroad activities; Jeeping in the surrounding
area; Living History characters; Gunfights; Self
Facilities:
Guided Town Tours; hiking Trails; The Calico
Hot showers; Restrooms; Grills; Fire rings; Restaurants; Shops;
Cemetery; Festival Medicine Man Show; fixing
Picnic tables; Attractions: Closest tow truck is in Barstow;
broken equipment on the trail
Maggie Mine; Calico/Odessa Railroad; Mystery Shack;
Museum; Gold Panning; vehicle testing
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KOA campground next to freeway
Barstow KOA
35250 Outer Highway 15 North
Yermo, CA 92398
Information: (760) 254-2311
Fax: (760) 254-2247
Reserve: (800) 562-0059
RV Campsite: $28.00 - 30.00
Tent: $21.00 - 22.00
Hotels in nearby Yermo:
Oak Tree Inn Yermo
35450 Yermo Road
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-1148
Nightly Rates (59.55 - 77.22)
2 Star
Of course Barstow has motels, too.
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Meet here
Oregon Mine near Calico,CA
Coming from the north down the canyon, you will pass a 'V' shaped tailings pile on your right that extends to very near the edge of
the road. Right after this tailings pile the road splits briefly and then comes back together before a curve in the road around a bend. I
can't remember how far after, but after the bending you will see a very rocky road heading off Odessa Canyon Rd. to the right (west).
Follow this short road which will take you up to a flat area with a few mine entrances where you can park (assuming you drove down
the canyon). From the south end of this flat spot the trail you want to follow heads south.
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