From what i understand this is a scenic and very easy trail. However, i want to know if there are there any open sub-trails that branch of that are a bit more difficult? (Incase we wanna show off )
Anny suggesitions from anyone who has been on this trail before? Things to look out for? Sub-trails to take, etc.
I will take plenty of pics and post them here when we're back!
I would call up the ranger station and see what parts are open and what isn't. Most of santiago was closed do to the fires, and I would imagine the peak is still blocked off.
Greg the trail is really easy. So easy that a 2wd FJ with stock tires can do it. There is a few small off shoots that can be harry or such. There is a nice steep hill right at the trail head that is fun to do also. If you wanna go in a month hit me up I will be happy to tag along. DominicG can take you as well. But he will take the trail at 120mph. I know this cuz I was there once with him.
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Greg the trail is really easy. So easy that a 2wd FJ with stock tires can do it. There is a few small off shoots that can be harry or such. There is a nice steep hill right at the trail head that is fun to do also. If you wanna go in a month hit me up I will be happy to tag along. DominicG can take you as well. But he will take the trail at 120mph. I know this cuz I was there once with him.
Greg the trail is really easy. So easy that a 2wd FJ with stock tires can do it. There is a few small off shoots that can be harry or such. There is a nice steep hill right at the trail head that is fun to do also. If you wanna go in a month hit me up I will be happy to tag along. DominicG can take you as well. But he will take the trail at 120mph. I know this cuz I was there once with him.
I've actually been having second thoughts about this trail. Is this even a "scenic" trail?
Anyone have any suggestions for other scenic trails within 2 hours of L.A.?
I've actually been having second thoughts about this trail. Is this even a "scenic" trail?
Very Scenic. Fun and worth it in my opinion. The trail is like 3/4 shut down. Should reopen in November if memory serves right. I for one would like to do the whole trail towards the end of the year after it all opens up. You get just about to Santiago peek and then have to take the road to the right which is Indian truck trail. That drops you off in to a new development of homes that are not quite built yet. Make a u-turn and do it the other way seems to add to the fun. I think this run in one direction is like 10-12 miles. Once open, the trail I hear is like 26-30 miles in one way to Skyline rd. I for one would be happy just to see Beeks Place.
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Depends on the scenery I guess, and where in the LA area you are coming from.
If you are in Long Beach area, then Main Divide is probably closest, but you could also head out to the San Bernadino Mountains. Within 2 hours, you could be in the trail system behind Arrowhead/Big Bear, on the back side of the mountain. LOTS of scenary.
Lytle creek is near there as well. Fairly tame valley / creek bed wheeling. Lots of trees, and you can see up the mountains. If the gate is open, you can go up the mountain as well on a pretty easy fire road.
From Main Divide, on a nice clear day, you can see off to the ocean on one side, and three+ mountain ranges on the other. IF it is a clear day that is.
The only bad thing (in my opinion) about Main Divide, is the dust. It seems that trail is the dustiest of them all.
And, if you post up when you want to go, I'm sure you'll find someone else to tag along that is familiar with the trails. I'm always up for running any of these, schedule permitting.
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