Thanks for the video, it brings back some memories. I have done Trona Pinnacles trail a while ago, I liked it a lot. The landscape is surreal. This place is where they filmed the movie "Planet of the Apes" Right? After i watched the movie, i did some research and i checked this place out. it is so spectacular !!! I done many trails in So Cal & Nor Cal but a lot more in Colorado. But i decided to stop off-roading while i am still alive though. Thanks
SoCal definitely has some historical off roading and filming history for sure. Trona is pretty surreal landscape but Colorado has some awesome trails as well
Great looking sites - hope to visit them all. Would have been nice for a time or distance reference for the locations you cover; something like, "45 mines northeast of LA"
@@Michael_Tran I have been to most of the places you talk about in this video but without a 4WD, I didn’t see what your guys enjoyed in the backroads. I want so bad to trade in my car for an used Jeep Wrangler, I’m drooling over the trips your guys had made lol
Thinking about camping in the big bear area for the first time. Hoping for a yellow post site but if they are all taken can you pretty much camp anywhere off trails as long as there’s enough space to pull over and set up?
Yes...there's a few general rules like away from water not sure exactly the ft...also not to make another camping spot. generally it's recommend to camp on a spot already used but you can look up on the forest service website directly.
Thanks for show casing these spots in So Cal. I live in high desert so these places are not far from me to go exploring. I am outfitting my Nissan Titan to camping but it is not 4x4. Are some of places able to visit with 2wd? I tow my travel trailer with it but in near future getting a 4x4.
Most of those areas I did in 2wd but a lot of it is just common sense when we go overlanding in a 2wd. There's so much easy trail to overland in SoCal...honestly don't need a really expensive rig to go explore IMO
Hey man ! Awesome video I need to do some camping and this definitely convinced me to finally get it done haha what fire roads or easy scenic trails you recommend in big bear
Thank you...yes, I have the skyline dr video on my channel. Ill give you exactly what to expect on it. Honestly...it's a trail that most vehicle can do.
Feeling inspired to get a truck and get in the dirt! Been looking for some cheaper options. Seems to me like Jeeps and Toyotas are expensive and a bit out of my budget. Thinking about other opetions. Anyone out there have suggestions for something affordable that I can wheel that's reliable for the really easy trails?
I haven't seen any infos on if you can camp on the trail. The one time I did go on that trail, I didn't see any sign of disperse camping, but I didn't research whether it's ok or not. I know theres BLM towards the north of that trail that maybe you can camp on.
The only thing I don't like about all these "free" camping sites is that they are sometimes TOO desolate, especially as a female solo traveler & also, mostly dirt roads. I'm planning on car camping and I'm driving just a regular car, heck, I went to a lake recently and almost got stuck in some sand! It wasn't even muddy!
Yea...these spots are definitely meant for overlanding more than car camping. When im with my wife by ourselves we usually try to stay closer to established campground as it has more amenities
It is nice to show the areas that everyone knows already. Can you be a bit more specific about specific trails and campgrounds, pleas? Because that is the most important part. Yes, I know Big Bear area, Lake Tahoe area, and many others. The specifics what counts. Othe than that, the video is total bullshit...
Total BS is kinda rude man...the video is about the area not specific trail or campground. The areas has so many trails and campground it will takes so much time to name everyone of them.
Thanks for this. I AM that guy who is just getting started and wondering where to go, haha.
Awesome! I was like that a few years ago, didn't find too many infos and didn't know exactly where to put the tent down.
@@Michael_Tran Might try starting at Hungry Valley OHV since it's pretty close.
@@LegalMark Heard nothing but good stuff about that place. Have fun man!
as someone new to off-roading this video was great, man. thanks for posting the cool content. sure looks like fun
Im so glad this video was helpful for ya man...happy trailing
Excellent editing and linking of sections. So easy to navigate this video. :)
Thank you...I was trying to do it in a way that I would like to see it. Glad it was helpful
i just ordered my roof tent and im going to hit these trails by myself i hope i make friends lol
Nice! You'll love these areas
Thanks for the video, it brings back some memories. I have done Trona Pinnacles trail a while ago, I liked it a lot. The landscape is surreal. This place is where they filmed the movie "Planet of the Apes" Right? After i watched the movie, i did some research and i checked this place out. it is so spectacular !!!
I done many trails in So Cal & Nor Cal but a lot more in Colorado. But i decided to stop off-roading while i am still alive though.
Thanks
SoCal definitely has some historical off roading and filming history for sure. Trona is pretty surreal landscape but Colorado has some awesome trails as well
Perfect timing. I’m trying to decide where to go. Going this weekend
Awesome! Hopefully this will help with your plan haha
Michael your videos are so inspirational. Thank you brother.
Thanks bro! Hopefully some will find this useful.
Mike, Epic videos!! You give hope to the 2wd Taco Nation in SoCal.🤙
Thanks man!
Super helpful. I’m pumped !
So glad!
I took your recommendation and went to Fish Creek. It was a good time. Thanks for your videos. Cheers!
Nice! Glad this video was a help to you man.
Great information, thank you.
No problem
Thank you
Thank you for this summary
Happy trailing man
Awesome video as always man. Always wanted to do some trips up in trona area.
Thanks man. Yea, I was surprised at how many trails there are out in that area, great for side by side too.
Excellent info 🤙🏽
Thanks
This is awesome, would you happen to remember where those campsite are from Joshua Tree ?
It's one of the campground...I forgot the exact name but it was a group campground.
Great looking sites - hope to visit them all. Would have been nice for a time or distance reference for the locations you cover; something like, "45 mines northeast of LA"
Wonderful info 👍
Hopefully you can see some of this place Mike! You been to so many places. haha. love it!
@@Michael_Tran I have been to most of the places you talk about in this video but without a 4WD, I didn’t see what your guys enjoyed in the backroads. I want so bad to trade in my car for an used Jeep Wrangler, I’m drooling over the trips your guys had made lol
Thinking about camping in the big bear area for the first time. Hoping for a yellow post site but if they are all taken can you pretty much camp anywhere off trails as long as there’s enough space to pull over and set up?
Yes...there's a few general rules like away from water not sure exactly the ft...also not to make another camping spot. generally it's recommend to camp on a spot already used but you can look up on the forest service website directly.
Thanks for show casing these spots in So Cal. I live in high desert so these places are not far from me to go exploring.
I am outfitting my Nissan Titan to camping but it is not 4x4. Are some of places able to visit with 2wd?
I tow my travel trailer with it but in near future getting a 4x4.
Most of those areas I did in 2wd but a lot of it is just common sense when we go overlanding in a 2wd. There's so much easy trail to overland in SoCal...honestly don't need a really expensive rig to go explore IMO
Michael, thanks for sharing brother would love to get in the trail with you guys. Do you have up coming trips planned.
Hey bro...there's a few off roading group im in on FB and they're doing a few group funs soon. Look them up...2wd off road seeker and Socal4Lo
Hey man ! Awesome video I need to do some camping and this definitely convinced me to finally get it done haha what fire roads or easy scenic trails you recommend in big bear
Yea man...hope you had a good time
Are all these doable in 2wd with no locker?
Yea, mine is 2wd no locker
@@Michael_Tran I thought you had a locker. Good to know
How is Lytle Creek in December? Looking to camp with a 2wd. Would it be hard to get there?
The main trail 3no6 is easy but snow can make for a difficult condition
think a normal toyota sienna van could make it to the south side of big bear for dispersed camping,would have to be to far in ?
I've seen Honda civic in the Holcomb valley road however it's in the summer months in the winter this area gets a lot of snow.
Hey, first! 😎
Haha...I can always count on you man.
Great video! I have 265 on my 4x4 - 4 runner… do you recommend 285? Or 265 good enough?
Thank you
285s will give you a bit more clearance but you will lose some mpgs...I also thing 285s looks awesome on most rigs without regearing
Would you recommend any trails in so cal this time of year? For 2wd specifically
I think its a good time to explore the desert. Anza Borrego... Calico ghost town...Joshua Tree areas.
Great video! Do you happen to have the skyline trail gps data?
Thank you...yes, I have the skyline dr video on my channel. Ill give you exactly what to expect on it. Honestly...it's a trail that most vehicle can do.
Feeling inspired to get a truck and get in the dirt! Been looking for some cheaper options. Seems to me like Jeeps and Toyotas are expensive and a bit out of my budget. Thinking about other opetions. Anyone out there have suggestions for something affordable that I can wheel that's reliable for the really easy trails?
Thanks for the support man...my friend has the Xterra and its been a really good suv for overlanding. You might look into that
Ford ranger 3rd gen
Hey mike how about pilot rock trail 2n33
I haven't seen any infos on if you can camp on the trail. The one time I did go on that trail, I didn't see any sign of disperse camping, but I didn't research whether it's ok or not. I know theres BLM towards the north of that trail that maybe you can camp on.
That map you use to see the campsites and trails, what website is that?
Gaia GPS
Do you recommend any easy trails for a beginner around orange county ??
I think you should try Santiago Peak via Maple spring trailhead. It's super easy and a few good area to practice your off-roading skill
Do you air down for all these areas typically? Wondering if i need to figure out some air options before we head out to joshua tree.
Some of them. The Joshua tree I recommend airing down, since there's a few sandy sections
You know of any blm-lake river areas? Near big bear or Apple valley
I think the nearest after big bear is arrowhead
Which one of these would you recommend for quads and camping please?
I would say Anza Borrego...tons of ohv trail and park nearby as well
Hey man! Where are you located I'm new here and would love to do some exploring
Im in Orange County, theres a few FB group iam in that go out on trail often.
What are some of those groups called ? I also have a blue Tacoma and love to go out like this but no one to do it with.
what map or app are you using that showed the trails like the one in the big bear section?
I use Gaia gps
@@Michael_Tran thank you!
Quick question what trail in big bear do you recommend for a first timer? I got a 2wd no locker..
Skyline Dr is super easy...even a civic could do it. So it's crowded but theres plenty of space though
@@Michael_Tran thank you for the response, I’ll check it out!
@@slingshotgarage405 No problem
@@Michael_Tran I’m going to watch your video on skyline dr, just subbed to your channel!
@@slingshotgarage405 Thanks bro...appreciate the support. Its a great area, super easy trail
What maps are you using for these trails?
Gaia gps
Is there any places in San Bernardino mountains to do dispered camping
In some places that are public land but not much...Lytle Creek is the only one that comes to mind
@@Michael_Tran ok I'm in Perris CA and just became homeless so I'm looking for a place to set things up at without being noticed
The only thing I don't like about all these "free" camping sites is that they are sometimes TOO desolate, especially as a female solo traveler & also, mostly dirt roads. I'm planning on car camping and I'm driving just a regular car, heck, I went to a lake recently and almost got stuck in some sand! It wasn't even muddy!
Yea...these spots are definitely meant for overlanding more than car camping. When im with my wife by ourselves we usually try to stay closer to established campground as it has more amenities
It is nice to show the areas that everyone knows already. Can you be a bit more specific about specific trails and campgrounds, pleas? Because that is the most important part. Yes, I know Big Bear area, Lake Tahoe area, and many others. The specifics what counts. Othe than that, the video is total bullshit...
Total BS is kinda rude man...the video is about the area not specific trail or campground. The areas has so many trails and campground it will takes so much time to name everyone of them.
@@Michael_Tran Well, then it's totally useless video and useless channel
Did you give accurate locations. NO.
Can you tell me which locations did I not give accurate locations?