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Old 08-01-2008, 07:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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LAST MINUTE 8/1/08 miller Jeep Trail NIGHT run.

Me and my buddy TJ in an FJ 80 are going to ATTEMPT to run miller jeep trail tonight, camp at hungry valley, wake up spend some time at hungry valley in the morning and head back home by noon.

We've never been there so hopefully we can find the trail head


If anyones interested, gimme a PM asap, so we can coordinate a place to meet up. Going to check my pm's right before we leave at around 8ish, and probably once more on the way there via my phone. Just remember we've never been there so please don't expect a super organized run.

Will report with pictures if we make it out alive.
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Old 08-01-2008, 08:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: LAST MINUTE 8/1/08 miller Jeep Trail NIGHT run.

oh man Kevin so tempting I have plans tomorrow morning.I would of roll for sure.Call me on my cell tonight so I could kinda tell you where to go.You are prob going to have to camp before Miller and do it in the morning.It takes 2 hrs or so to get to Miller from Frazier park.Remember lot of hairy spots on the way.Stay safe.
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oh man Kevin so tempting I have plans tomorrow morning.I would of roll for sure.Call me on my cell tonight so I could kinda tell you where to go.You are prob going to have to camp before Miller and do it in the morning.It takes 2 hrs or so to get to Miller from Frazier park.Remember lot of hairy spots on the way.Stay safe.
Thanks Oscar,

Will def. give you a call if we get lost! From looking at the pics of the last run, def. looks like theres some good pucker spots. Gonna just play it by ear and see how things go!
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Thanks Oscar,

Will def. give you a call if we get lost! From looking at the pics of the last run, def. looks like theres some good pucker spots. Gonna just play it by ear and see how things go!
I'll pm my cell #.Best of Luck..
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definitely be careful, and take it slow! you don't want to mess around with those ledges.
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definitely be careful, and take it slow! you don't want to mess around with those ledges.
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Re: LAST MINUTE 8/1/08 miller Jeep Trail NIGHT run.

what time u guys going out there
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Re: LAST MINUTE 8/1/08 miller Jeep Trail NIGHT run.

hey GEO sorry we missed you we took around 8:30


Just got back. With some damage
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uh oh...hope nothing major.
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Re: LAST MINUTE 8/1/08 miller Jeep Trail NIGHT run.

Had a heck of a time finding the trail head to lockwood, but after spending about an hour looking, we finally found it.

Aired down and started up the trail.. and you guys weren't kidding about the ledges. Had severe tunnel vision, and was hard to see on the sides of the rig. need some Aux. lights soon.



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take too many pics, but made it thru and took a wrong turn and ended up on a trail that eventually turned into a single track. This trail had trees so tight together we had to fold our mirrors, and off camber sections that were bordered by trees and ledges. Much more tricker then the lockwood trail.




Camped out and in the morning eventually found our way back and finished lock wood and Miller.

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Miller Jeep trail pictures really do no justice








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Was going slow, and dropped into a man made ditch at the hungry valley 4wd training course and hit the arb against a dirt mound.

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Passenger door contacts the fender....

Not sure what to think.... I understand my wheeling caused the fender to bulge... but should it have bulged in the first place? The arb bumper was the only thing to hit the dirt, and just has a small scratch..

What you guys think? Should I try to see if the Dealer would fix fender from warranty?
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