Trail Reports

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Jeep Trail Reports, Photos & Maps

Find it all here - California and Southwestern route descriptions, interactive photo-maps, trail ratings, driving directions, weather and more.

Ready for some adventure? Pack your roof rack and fill your water jugs! You'll find just about everything you need to hit the trails and get rockin.' We're adding some really great maps as we go, like this one. Don't worry if you're new to the sport either, we have a special Camping Gear FAQs article in our Feature section just for you! What have we been up to? Our most recent jeep vacation was to the mountains of Colorado. See the photos: Colorado trip.

Most recent reports:
Reports are listed below by date, or see the links at the left for reports by area.

February 3, 2007
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Pumpkin Eater

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As Rick led us onto the trail, we noticed that the winter rains from last year had really washed the place out. From the intersection to the waterfall was pure rocks! It was a calm and mild winter day in the desert as we began the ascent into the canyon. continued…

November 5, 2006
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2N84 Final Workday of ‘06

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November 4 & 5, 2006: We started Saturday morning and we cleared and trimmed trees and brush from 2N84B and 2N84A. Our previous projects including the culverts, sign installs and hill climb blocks are still standing strong. Did I mention we cleared some brush? We also visited the peak and our nonexistent geocache. Yes, folks, it’s been stolen… continued…

October 7, 2006
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Steelbender / Flat Pass

Categories: Flat Pass, Moab, Steelbender, Utah

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Finally some sunshine on the last day in Moab. Steelbender was so close to the condo we couldn’t pass it up. The trail up the mountain was washed out in many areas. continued…

October 6, 2006
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La Sal Mountain Loop Road

Categories: Moab, Scenic Drives, Utah

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It was still raining from the day before, so we had nothing else to do other than go for a drive in the truck. Warning! These photos are not jeep-related, but they’re so cool we figured we had to post them anyway. continued…

October 5, 2006
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Rusty Nail, Golden Crack & Gold Bar

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Our trip continued with a mandatory stop in Moab, Utah. In case you missed it, be sure to see our Colorado report! continued…

October 1, 2006
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Fall in the Rockies

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After a leisurely 14-hour drive across the continent, (yes, we drove the truck instead of the jeep this time), we arrived in Montrose, Colorado. To fit in with the natives though, you’d have to say it, "MONT-rose." continued…

August 8, 2006
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Holcomb Creek Night Run

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We headed out with 5 jeeps for a Big Bear night run. The beginning section of trail, starting at the water crossing, has been repaired, but is still rather off camber. continued…

July 23, 2006
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MJR Rubicon Run ‘06

Categories: Rubicon Trail

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July 21-23, 2006
Lake Tahoe Area, Northern California

Day One: Friday

Breakfast at Icehouse started the day for most of the group. continued…

June 6, 2006
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Dishpan Springs

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June 6, 2006: After a very long closure due to the fires of 2004, Dishpan Springs Trail was finally reopened, so we headed up to Lake Arrowhead. Upon entering the canyon which leads to the trailhead, however, we were shocked to see the damage left by the fires. continued…

May 4, 2006
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2N84 Work Party

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Combined Hours: 35.25 hours
Attendees: Sarah (7), Kurt (8.5), Paul (8.5), Drew (11.25), Fernando and kids (22.5) continued…

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