Beginning at the town of Wrightwood, the Lytle Creek Ridge Trail moves along its perimeter onto the Lone Pine Canyon Road. After travelling for about 4 miles the road turns onto a small dirt path which ascends up a ridge into San Bernardino National Forest.
One of the first things you notice is that this route has witnessed a number of landslides. Not surprising, as it falls in the San Andreas Rift Zone. Moving along you finally reach the top of the Lytle Creek Ridge. For those who prefer camping, you will find a very good campsite here. If you walk through a little trail you will arrive at the base of Gobblers Knob. Unpack and camp a while.
For those who prefer some more action, you can follow the main trail right to the top. Amazing views of the Lone Pine Canyon greet you. You can view as far as the north and south of Lytle Creek. Go further and the trail moves downwards passing by the Sheep Creek out onto the Lytle Creek road. This road takes you to the west of Applewhite Picnic Ground which is near the little homestead of Scotland.
Cleghorn Ridge Trail is a combination of two separate trails, one difficult and the other easy that intersect at several points. Beginning at Silverwood Lake, California 138 this trial offers ridge top views over Mount Baldy and ends at I-15 at Cajon exit.
The roughly graded route in this trail is suitable for high clearance 2WD in dry weather.
There is a separate 4WD trail (marked as 2N17X that runs parallel to the main route and is smaller. This one intersects the main trail often and has a rating of "difficult". The good news is that drivers are able to view the route beforehand and can choose the sections they want to leave out. The start of the trail has an easy rating which gets tougher as you move towards the top of the Cleghorn Ridge.
It is advisable to use a smaller vehicle as the less difficult areas too require good wheel articulation and placement between boulders and obstacles.
Victor Valley 4-Wheelers, a local 4WD club, looks after the basic trail maintenance so it is not too bad.
Azusa Canyon is exceptionally known for the wonderful experience of getting mud all over you. There is a huge sandy mud bed of a river that is fed by the rains and varies in size. There is a reservoir at the end which turns into a real big mud bath.
If you choose to do the Azusa OHV area it is located 9 miles to the north of 210 freeway on Azusa (highway 39). There is a fee to use the trail ($8.00 per day open Sat. Sun.& Holidays) and entry depends on time and season.
There are activities like rock and hill climbing and sand banks for you to indulge in as well. Many 4x4 enthusiasts take to this trail often.
If you find yourself stuck in the mud enjoying yourself and then can’t get yourself out, don’t panic! You will find loads of ready hands to bail you out.
This is a great place to be in if you live close to LA.
2N17
need a good written description
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2N17 sounds cool except for the "potential body damage."
I have never been on 2n17. It is just a hard core version of Cleg? Deeper ruts more off camber stuff etc?
I"m just not into the the off camber thing with the boulder 1" away from my quarter panel scenario. The rest is fine.
If not i'll do the Silverwood to Arrowhead thing if anyone descides to do that.
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Hehe. Did you get a chance to try them yet? I'll be really interested in your impression-esp. after Cleghorn.
I haven't driven on them yet. Steve tells me they're loud, but not as loud as my pitbulls I'm interested in seeing how it feels wheeling with a normal stance (no spacers) and on these tires.
Do you have any thoughts on how or if we'll split groups yet, or do you want to figure that out on Sat?
I haven't driven on them yet. Steve tells me they're loud, but not as loud as my pitbulls I'm interested in seeing how it feels wheeling with a normal stance (no spacers) and on these tires.
Do you have any thoughts on how or if we'll split groups yet, or do you want to figure that out on Sat?
I'm going to call the ranger for Azusa tomorrow. If Azusa isn't going to work, I'll have a sign up for Lytle and Cleghorn at the Meet and Greet. If we split the group, it'll lessen the congestion and everyone will have more fun. The group that finished Cleghorn can then decide if they want to do 2N17 or continue on Pilot Rock. Or the 2 groups can even join up at Pilot rock. I know the 2 routes eventually merge.
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I'm going to call the ranger for Azusa tomorrow. If Azusa isn't going to work, I'll have a sign up for Lytle and Cleghorn at the Meet and Greet. If we split the group, it'll lessen the congestion and everyone will have more fun. The group that finished Cleghorn can then decide if they want to do 2N17 or continue on Pilot Rock. Or the 2 groups can even join up at Pilot rock. I know the 2 routes eventually merge.
I'm not going to get chance to do two runs as I have to get back for an LA Galaxy game, so can I suggest that one of the options is just to go straight to 2N17 as a "difficult grade" run?
So run 2N17X right off the bat? I guess I can ask a mod to add that option.
Yeah. If you think that's a good idea. Alternatively, we could just schedule a 2N17 run for a different weekend. What do you think? I can see it both ways: if this is a meet and greet, maybe it's better we all just stick together. If we have to split anyway, does it matter if the split is "easy" vs. "hard" or should it be random?
I'm interested in seeing how it feels wheeling with a normal stance (no spacers) and on these tires.
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