JOHN BULL - Jan. 17
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JOHN BULL - Jan. 17
Vince (modestoperandi) and I are going to run the John Bull Trail this Monday (01/17) and anyone is welcome to join us.
Plan: On Monday morning (01/17), we will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center in Big Bear: 40971 North Shore Drive in Big Bear. Please make sure you gas up before you get there, because from here we will go directly to the trail. If anyone wants to get together for breakfast first, let me know and we will arrange something on the south side of the lake where we are spending the night on Sunday.
The trail should take 3 hours, but we will take a break about half way through to enjoy the amazing view from the top of the mountain:
Difficulty: Wells' trail book rates this as: “Difficult. Large boulders and steep climbs. Lockers and very high ground clearance required. Not for stock SUVs…Considered the toughest trail in the Big Bear area.” Vince and I have run this once before and it really is a fun, but difficult trail. Although, he got his completely stock Rubicon through, we both felt at the end that it was just too much work. This time, he is leaving his JK at home, and driving my Jeep (Rubi Unlimited with 37’s) while I spot.
Here’s a brief video from our last run (we missed filming most of the tough stuff – it is weird how you forget to film when you’re scared): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21qDlyxQuw, and some photos: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=6164, but I’m sure you’ll find much better ones on the web.
Weather: Monday is forecasted to be Mostly Sunny with a High of 63 and a Low of 32.
Let me know if you’d like to come along. We really don't want to run it alone, (although it would not be the first time).
Who's Going:
CALIJK
modestoperandi
wazupfred
Plan: On Monday morning (01/17), we will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center in Big Bear: 40971 North Shore Drive in Big Bear. Please make sure you gas up before you get there, because from here we will go directly to the trail. If anyone wants to get together for breakfast first, let me know and we will arrange something on the south side of the lake where we are spending the night on Sunday.
The trail should take 3 hours, but we will take a break about half way through to enjoy the amazing view from the top of the mountain:
Difficulty: Wells' trail book rates this as: “Difficult. Large boulders and steep climbs. Lockers and very high ground clearance required. Not for stock SUVs…Considered the toughest trail in the Big Bear area.” Vince and I have run this once before and it really is a fun, but difficult trail. Although, he got his completely stock Rubicon through, we both felt at the end that it was just too much work. This time, he is leaving his JK at home, and driving my Jeep (Rubi Unlimited with 37’s) while I spot.
Here’s a brief video from our last run (we missed filming most of the tough stuff – it is weird how you forget to film when you’re scared): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d21qDlyxQuw, and some photos: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=6164, but I’m sure you’ll find much better ones on the web.
Weather: Monday is forecasted to be Mostly Sunny with a High of 63 and a Low of 32.
Let me know if you’d like to come along. We really don't want to run it alone, (although it would not be the first time).
Who's Going:
CALIJK
modestoperandi
wazupfred
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Reminder: State Route 330 Closed
Not sure if everyone is aware State Route 330 is closed. The closure could possibly be for two years. The road collapsed on Dec. 20 at the 35-mile marker of Highway 330, just about 6 miles north of Highland Avenue up to Running Springs. Highway 38 through Redlands and Highway 18 through Victorville are open. 
01-13-2011, 08:22 PM
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Not sure if everyone is aware State Route 330 is closed. The closure could possibly be for two years. The road collapsed on Dec. 20 at the 35-mile marker of Highway 330, just about 6 miles north of Highland Avenue up to Running Springs. Highway 38 through Redlands and Highway 18 through Victorville are open.
01-13-2011, 08:34 PM
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No problem. I prefer the 38 through Redlands, but I'm sure any of those alternate routes will be a little more congested these days.
Wish I could join you, but I have to finish up some projects.
Wish I could join you, but I have to finish up some projects.
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No idea about snow right now at Big Bear - Vince and I are camping at Calico and it feels like Summer - amazing night - going to try Gatekeeper tomorrow morning - get home for date night tomorrow, then on to John Bull.
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SWEET! Freddie, I knew I could count on you. See you there!
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