Topic: Truck Haven

[justin123560]

I have a pair off the R180 in my frontier before I t-swapped, they are the same right?

Yes they are the same

[SoCalXTerry]

I have a pair off the R180 in my frontier before I t-swapped, they are the same right?

I would say that they are.   Do you want to sell them?  Where are you located?   I already know I need one right now possibly both.

(Seven one four) 271-three 5 seven 1

[Unbreakable]

The book California Trails shows Truckhaven Trail (SC#26)W to be NE of Borrego Spriogs but N of Ocotillo Wells and directly E of the Salton Sea along the main S22 road.  It also crosses three other trails, SC#27, SC#28. and SC#29.  Expect to do around 11.5 trail miles and a difficulty rating of 5 (a detour around the washout is rated a 7 in reverse, an 8 going forward and is the only way around).  There is a possibility of damaging the sides of your vehicles if you slip sideways on the loose surface.  Its a short pinch that is very steep.

Looking at Backcountry Adventures Southern California, it looks like you can avoid the 8 rated section by jumping down south to the Arroyo Salado Trail SC#28 if you find the recent rains make it such that you want to avoid the tougher section.  If you are starting at S22 near Inspiration Point Wash, you will have already done most of Truckhaven Trail SC#26 by then.  Here is what makes me think you can choose the alternate trail (head right instead of left).  Keep in mind, the book I have was published in 2002.

"Turn left up unmarked Truckhaven Trail #26 and zero trip meter.  South Coast #28 Arroyo Salado Trail is on the right.  Intersection is easy to miss in this direction."

Here's what the trail guide says if you continue north on Truckhaven Trail SC#26,

"The official road is washed out and impassable; there is a difficult loose, alternate route immediately upstream before the main trail junction.  It is very difficult in this direction because of the loose surface.  Care is needed on this ascent at a tight twist on top of the short rise."

I think that is the section shown in the video.  I certainly don't mean to discourage anyone, but just thought I would offer a possible alternate route if needed.  Here is a map of the area.

http://www.desertusa.com/anza_borrego/abphoto/ABDSPmap.pdf

holy molar...starting to think this isnt for me 

[Lava]

Ahhhh. That makes sense. When I read this stuff at 3am I'm in another planet.

Well, it sounds like those guys you wheel with are saviors in making the toughest impossible recovery jobs, painless and expedient.

It's always good to stop and help someone out on the trail...even if they drive a Tacoma and smoke to much weed. 

[HEVAK]

I will map out a run that will be enjoyable for everyone. No one wants to stress out on, what is supposed to be, an enjoyable day of wheeling.

[SD_Frontier]

holy molar...starting to think this isnt for me 

If I recall correctly, ultrapc40 and I went through Truckhaven trail with a TDS guy and got to the fireplug and the phone booth. And i was in my 05 Frontier with only 33s and barely a 3" front lift. There was also a stock 1st gen X with us. And we all made it with no problems.

[Unbreakable]

I will map out a run that will be enjoyable for everyone. No one wants to stress out on, what is supposed to be, an enjoyable day of wheeling.

If I recall correctly, ultrapc40 and I went through Truckhaven trail with a TDS guy and got to the fireplug and the phone booth. And i was in my 05 Frontier with only 33s and barely a 3" front lift. There was also a stock 1st gen X with us. And we all made it with no problems.

ooo ok then count me in Ray...thank you for the confidence 

[xxSVxx]

Rain in the forecast!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RockinX]

Rain in the forecast!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In Southern California, I don't think 10% chance of rain counts.

[HEVAK]

Do you guys still want to do this run, if it rains?

[xxSVxx]

Do you guys still want to do this run, if it rains?

HELL YES.  Pardon my french.

[SD_Frontier]

Well I'm officially out. Wife needs to go to a baby shower and I need to babysit. I'm sad to miss this but I'm hoping there is another run in Feb.

[mark1107]

Is anyone camping? Mark and Nia want to do the run but after wheeling all day it's a hassle to drive home. So if nobodys camping we will pass. If anyone's camping were probably in...

[dan826]

I'm still in rain or shine, although the rain is pretty remote possibility at this point.

[HEVAK]

This run is hard enough when the conditions are dry.

For the good of everyone involved, this run will depend on the weather. If it rains, the run will be rescheduled.

I DO NOT want to put anyone into harms way.

This is a social club, far be it from me to tell anyone what to do, so please be understanding. If it rains, and you're still planning on running Truckhaven, please be careful.