Corral Canyon San Diego May 19th

[Darwalk]

A few of us are getting together for a run out to Corral Canyon. Anyone want to join us, let us know. Here you go, some info:


San Diego Run on Sat. May 19th from Bear Valley to Los Pinos Trail (Corral Canyon OHV):

Meet:

From places North of San Diego take the 5 south to 805 south to I8 east OR take the 15 south to I8 east. Continue on I8 east past El Cajon to Alpine. For reference, it is about 110 mi. from Santa Ana, CA to Alpine, CA.

9AM at Tavern Road exit in Alpine CA, south side of fwy at the Carl's Jr. parking lot. Gas and food are available (you need to gas up here). We will be leaving promptly at 9:15 AM so be early, not late.

If you are late, proceed past the Pine Valley exit on I8 to Buckman Springs Rd.

Equipment:

Your 4x4 vehicle in good working order, same size spare tire, tow points front and rear, tow strap without metal hooks. Food and beverages (no alcohol on the trail). Camping gear if you are staying overnight.

Trip description:

We are doing sidewinder and bronco peak now, with a possible run up to the observation tower due to the loop not being open.

MODIFIED 4x4s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Lift, bigger tires, and some armor!!



Exiting at At Buckman Springs Rd., we will proceed south for 3+ mi. then west on Corral Canyon Rd. for 5.6 mi. to the Four Corners Trailhead.

We will finish back at four corners.

The Corral Canyon OHV area runs all around the Los Pinos Trail Area. Some spur trails are ATV and bikes only, while others are 4x4 also.



**Adventure Pass IS REQUIRED!!. $5 for day pass, $30 for year. Passes available at Ranger Station near Alpine or get one early.

[calamaridog]

I'm assuming the entire loop is open again after the fire?

[vistataco]

I guess I will be there around 9AM to get some $4 gas and a Carls breakfast (yum).

Do we know if Bronco Peak and Sidewinder are open? (Medium+ ... definately want sliders and damage more likely)

[Darwalk]

Originally Posted by calamaridog

I'm assuming the entire loop is open again after the fire?

As far as their website shows, there is a cut off trail on the south end of the loop that cuts a few miles off.

[vistataco]

Just found this on the website:
An Adventure Pass may be required for all vehicles parked anywhere on the Cleveland National Forest. The pass IS required in OHV areas. Please contact the district office to find out where you will need one in order to park.

Bottom line - We all need to make sure we have an Adventure Pass.

[Wgasa84]

Bump, Bring your Adventure Pass.

[KungFooo]

Is this considered Alpine bumping? If so I need the volume higher.

[miguelitro]

please do not do the fire road from pine vally ouy to buckman springs, it creayes a very dangerous situation for the mc riders...just skip that and go to four corners...unless you like graded dirt roads...wait this is ttora. there is a very dificult 5 inch ledge on that ROAD, take lots of pictures

[Darwalk]

Originally Posted by miguelitro

please do not do the fire road from pine vally ouy to buckman springs, it creayes a very dangerous situation for the mc riders...just skip that and go to four corners...unless you like graded dirt roads...wait this is ttora. there is a very dificult 5 inch ledge on that ROAD, take lots of pictures

Why are you giving us crap Mike? We can go right to four corners from Buckman, that is no problem, but why the hatin?

I fixed the first post and took out the first section. We will get off at Buckman now..........just for you Mike.....

[miguelitro]

Thanks!
be sure to at least go up the lower half of bronco peak from the east side of CC, the upper half isnt bad either but as soon as you go down the west side

[Marc P]

When I was out there a few weeks ago the loop was NOT open. The only way up was going past the lookout tower...basically going backwards. The trail there has been grated for fire crews and is no longer fun.

The open areas are Bronco Peak and Sidewinder.

[miguelitro]

marc would know.

[Munssey]

Can't you move the run closer to my house so I can still not go, but be able to watch you guys instead?
That'd be great, thanks.

[Darwalk]

Well I guess we are changing the run then to do sidewinder and bronco only then.....thanks for the heads up.

[Marc P]

Darren...things may have changed, but there is a locked gate when you leave 4 corners and head down to the campground/beginning of the loop.

[Darwalk]

So Corral Canyon road is closed, but the Los Pinos loop is still open according to their map and trail open/closed page. We will see when we get there I guess =)

[Marc P]

The road up to the lookout is paved now, and the fun part of the Espinoza loop (the climb up to the lookout tower) is grated and no longer fun...

You are better off going the other way and hitting Sidewinder and/or Bronco Peak


Who knows...maybe I will join you guys....

[Darwalk]

Would be good to see you again Marc. Then YOU could lead us!

We only have a few trucks right now, and I will be happy with that....

[BlackIce]

So I thought about going on this run & I've read a little & seen some pix.
Last post says only a few trucks are going, so now I have some Q's...

Are the trails we're takin' for a beginner or skilled driver?
Would a stock 4x4 Tacoma or Tundra make it?

[Ocean Rocks]

Originally Posted by BlackIce

So I thought about going on this run & I've read a little & seen some pix.
Last post says only a few trucks are going, so now I have some Q's...

Are the trails we're takin' for a beginner or skilled driver?
Would a stock 4x4 Tacoma or Tundra make it?

On a scale of 1-10 I am being told it's about a 6 & 1/2 difficulty. A stock Taco or Tundra would need a lot of help.

[Wgasa84]

Originally Posted by Marc P

The road up to the lookout is paved now, and the fun part of the Espinoza loop (the climb up to the lookout tower) is grated and no longer fun...

You are better off going the other way and hitting Sidewinder and/or Bronco Peak


Who knows...maybe I will join you guys....

Mark, how would you rate Bronco Peak? Sidewinder was fun in my Taco.. but it would be a relaxing trail ride in the beater. I've heard Bronco peak is easy.. and hard. So I don't know what to think. I wish I could make this run. I need to get my rig ready for the hammers in June.

[Marc P]

I have never done Bronco Peak...I have also done Sidewinder, but I hear Bronco Peak is harder with more off-camber areas.

It has changed a lot recently becuase of the fires, so I have no idea what to tell you guys...

Here are some recent pics from the Just Runs board..

http://www.justruns.com/gallery2/v/Run+Photos/050607/

http://www.justruns.com/gallery2/v/R...os/Bronco_002/

[Darwalk]

Wow, that looks fun! I can't wait!

[KungFooo]

Will we be able to make it??? It looks like it took Jeeps to take that trail, I am not sure I can handle what a Jeep can.

[chrisc]

I was just up there yesterday. The gate at CC campground is still locked. The 4WD route at Bobcat Medows is also locked, but there was another trail to the right that I took which was fun. Deffinatly need sliders or be real careful. Really dusty/sooty, should have left the dog at home.

[Smiling_Jim]

It's a long drive for me from Lake Elsinore. I might like to camp Friday night...

[Timbuddha]

I was just thinking the same thing. I really want to go as I have never been here before, but the distance might do me in since I know I will be up late the night before. Hmmmmm.

Tim

[gsmsnuffy]

Originally Posted by Smiling_Jim

It's a long drive for me from Lake Elsinore. I might like to camp Friday night...

It ain't any worse than me driving up to where we wheeled last time? OLD MAN! It'll be about 90 minute drive for you.

[Smiling_Jim]

And I can get away from my phone for a few hours...


Anyone know if the CC campground is open?

[Darwalk]

I can't find anything that says that the campground is closed on their website...

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/re....shtml#camping