I live in the San Fernando Valley right now. I'd like to find some trails that I can go off-roading on with my Jeep. I haven't put on over-sized tires yet, and its not lifted, so nothing too challenging, but some mild trails would be perfect. Also, what beaches around here will let you drive on them?
2007-07-08 11:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by Chris T 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Just to be clear.... Yes, I just bought a jeep, but it's not my first jeep and not my first time off-roading. I had a Jeep when I lived in Upstate NY, and did a lot of off-roading out there, as well as taking it out to the beaches when I lived on the cape. So I'm not a rookie to the whole thing.
2007-07-08 11:43:15 · update #1
Also, I'd rather find a known trail at first, the last thing I want to do is be a new guy in the area and end up trespassing. It seems they take some things very seriously out here and I've already gotten a ticket (75 in a 65 on the Santa Monica Freeway, are you serious?!) and can't afford any more
2007-07-08 11:45:44 · update #2
go to Azusa Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains off Azusa Blvd..its about a 30 minute drive once you start into the mountain...the only beach i know of is way way up north, Pismo Beach, its 4 hrs away, but you can ride on the sand...GOOD LUCK
2007-07-08 13:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by LAVADOG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bought a Jeep, now you want to 'off road'. Check your insurance first, or you may be sorry.
Most insurance policies only cover damage to vehicles during normal use, and 'off roading' is not normal use. Additionally your are not on a legal roadway, driveway or thoroughfare. Trails are usually do not qualify as a roadway, therefor if you damage or total your vehicle you and not the insurance company will have to pay for any and all damages to your vehicle and any other object people involved.
Fore warned is fore armed.
2007-07-08 11:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the 5 to the 14 and head toward Palmdale, There are alot of canyons there and folks use them for offroading. Check out maps.
2007-07-08 15:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by kingsley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a 4x4 park out in Joshua Tree that has beginner/novice trails. Also plenty of open trails out in 29 palms.
2007-07-08 11:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A number of OHV areas in SoCal are closed, due to fire danger. There are a number of places to go off road in California, the most popular of which is Glamis. Here are a few other locations, you can Google them. Check out the ones in Angeles National Forest, those are the closest. (BTW, the only off road beach is Oceano Dunes, just south of Pismo Beach)
Glamis
Hungry Valley State Recreation Area NEW!
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
Lark Canyon OHV Area NEW!
Oceano Dunes SVRA NEW!
Angeles National Forest Cucamonga Big Tree Trail
Angeles National Forest Rowher Flat OHV Area
Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area
Barstow Dumont Dunes OHV Area
Barstow El Mirage Dry Lake OHV Area NEW!
Barstow Johnson Valley OHV Area NEW!
Barstow Olancha Dunes NEW!
Barstow Rasor OHV Area
Barstow Stoddard Valley OHV Area
Cleveland National Forest Corral Canyon OHV Area
Cleveland National Forest North Main Divide Road
Cleveland National Forest Palomar Mountain Divide
Cleveland National Forest Santiago Peak / Indian Truck Trail
Cleveland National Forest Wildomar OHV Area NEW!
Death Valley National Park Area Trails
El Centro Resource Area Superstition Mountain Open Area
Los Padres National Forest Miller Jeep Trail
Los Padres National Forest - Eastern Alamo Mountain Loop
Los Padres National Forest - Eastern Ballinger Canyon OHV Area
Los Padres National Forest - North Pozo/La Panza OHV Area - Burnout NEW!
Los Padres National Forest - North Pozo/La Panza OHV Area - Pine Mountain Road
Los Padres National Forest - North Rock Front OHV Area NEW!
Los Padres National Forest - South Buckhorn OHV Route
Los Padres National Forest - South Camuesa OHV Route
Los Padres National Forest - South Divide Peak Road OHV Route
Los Padres National Forest - Southern Santa Clara Divide Road
Ocotillo Wells State Recreation Area Area Trails NEW!
Palm Springs Bradshaw Trail
Red Rock Canyon State Park Area Trails
Ridgecrest Dove Springs OHV Area NEW!
Ridgecrest Jawbone OHV Open Area NEW!
Ridgecrest Spangler Hills OHV Area
San Bernardino National Forest Clarks Summit
San Bernardino National Forest Cleghorn Ridge
San Bernardino National Forest Forest OHV System / Big Bear OHV
Sequoia National Forest Cannell Meadow / Kern Plateau - EAST
Sequoia National Forest Cannell Meadow / Kern Plateau - WEST
Sequoia National Forest Hume Lake
2007-07-08 19:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Capt. Obvious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go north young man. then take an off ramp up in the mountains and just explore. You might find a new place and a new you!
2007-07-08 11:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by jerald s 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋