Archive for May, 2007
May
2007
Big Bear Area - Trip 1
May 27th, 2007 at 08:50 am by admin in AdventuresHeaded up to the Big Bear area over the Memorial Day weekend to find the Big Pine Flat trail. Going up the mountain from Redlands, you take the 30 to the 330. Once you reach the top you take the 18 towards Big Bear City. I made a left onto Green Valley Lake Rd off of the 18. Across from the Ponderosa Ranch I found this little trail heading off into the forest. Read the rest of this entry »
May
2007
Palomar Divide Trail
May 19th, 2007 at 08:59 pm by admin in AdventuresOn Thursday we got the jeep cleaned and detailed. As everyone knows this just means you have to go out and get it dirty again 
We headed out early on Saturday morning before Mother’s Day to drop off flowers and cards to our relatives which put us in the Inland Empire late in the morning. We decided, since we had some time to burn before our guests for the weekend showed up, that we’d do some exploring on the backside of Palomar Mountain. Read the rest of this entry »
May
2007
Jeep 4×4 Performance Handbook
May 19th, 2007 at 04:30 am by admin in BooksGet the inside scoop on the best aftermarket equipment for your Jeep! This book covers the Jeep from bumper to bumper, focusing on mods for off-road driving and including engine and drivetrain hop-ups suitable for improved street performance and towing. Tires and wheels, suspension systems, axles, transfer cases, transmissions, winches, recovery gear, brakes, electrical systems, and more are included, as well as an extensive listing of parts suppliers and retailers. Includes upgrades for CJ and Wrangler, plus street and off-road use for Cherokees and Grand Cherokees. Read the rest of this entry »
May
2007
Santa Ysabel Creek Trail
May 11th, 2007 at 10:47 pm by admin in AdventuresYou can find the Santa Ysabel Trail by driving up the 78 towards Ramona. Right before you hit Ramona you take W Haverford Rd east. That will dead end into Pamo Rd. Take Pamo Rd north until you see the enterance (shown below). Read the rest of this entry »
May
2007
11S04 - Black Mountain Spur Off of Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
May 11th, 2007 at 10:35 pm by admin in AdventuresThis spur off of Santa Ysabel Creek Trail (click for that trip report) winds it’s way 1/2 way up Black Mountain near Ramona, CA. You can then hike to the top of the mountain from the gate. Read the rest of this entry »