Corral Canyon

May 30th 2010

Description

Day trip to Corral Canyon.  Link to map of area:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/ohv/mvum2009/descanso_corral_canyon_august2009.pdf

We will meet at Four Corners at 0900 from there we will go to the trailhead of the Connector to take look at where Zack and whoever dares will be going.  The rest of us will continue on 17S04 to 911 (Gunslinger rated moderate). Not sure if 911A-D are bypasses or extra credit but we will find out ), Then we will take 903 (Bronco Peak rated difficult) to hopefully meet up with the daring ones for lunch at or near the peak then continue down to 17S06 by Bobcat Meadows campround and do 908 (Sidewinder also rated difficult).  I believe Sidewinder is the toughest trail(besides the Connector) so that can be optional for those that think the section of Bronco Peak we are doing is a little too challenging or it is getting too late.

Adventure pass is required if you are leaving a tow vehicle ar Four Corners

All the pictures are what you get if you follow Zack

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire

Run Recommendations

  • Front Axle Locker
  • Rear Axle Locker

Additional Notes

extra clearance to follow Scott minimum 33's (35's recommended) and lockers to follow Zack

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 3+

Difficulty Level: 3+

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Four Corners at Corral Canyon

5S to 805S to 8E (gas up in Alpine, there is a Circle K right at Tavern Rd exit) to exit 51 Buckman Springs Road

Right on Buckman Springs Road

3.3 miles to right on Morena Stokes Valley Rd

about 6 miles to Four Corners parking area

approximately 2 hours from Dana Point

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