Cleghorn

July 18th 2020

Description

This is a good beginner run because you can stay on the fire road as much you want or try the harder stuff if you feel up to it.  We will do Cleghorn in the morning, stop for lunch then do either 2N17X or Sugarpine Mountain Road in the afternoon.  If everyone in the group is comfortable doing 2N17X(difficult)  i will lead that, otherwise someone else (Keith?) can lead that one and I will lead the other group through Sugarpine Mountain Road (easy).  Sugarpine Mountain Road is as fire roard through the trees with nice views.

If you stay on the fire road a stock 4 wheel drive vehicle will be fine.  The more difficult trails require 2" or 3" of lift, swaybar disconnects and 33" tires.

Cleghorn is an easy trail and a difficult trail that keeps crossing with pretty good views of what is ahead.  Most of the obstacles are steep climbs. There are usually bypasses for the rough stuff.   2N17X has some steep and rocky ascents and descents.  There is about 3.5 miles of pavement between the two trails.

We will leave the Norco Chevron station (6th St. exit off the 15N) at 0730.  Gassing up there should provide enough for the whole trip.  There is a McDonalds next door and a Jack in the Box across the street, if anyone is interested.  We will  be at the trailhead about 0830.

This is a tough one if you have a tow vehicle.  If you leave it at Cleghorn exit you can not do Sugarpine Mountain Road in the afternoon.  We will end up on Palm Ave off of the 215.  After 2N17X you will have to take the 138 to the 15 South for one exit.

Guide Book: BackCountry Adventures Southern California, 2002 edition,  SC10 and

Glovebox Guide to Unpaved Southern California (1987)

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
  • 2+ Suspension Lift
  • 4LO Transfer Case

Run Recommendations

  • Rear Axle Locker
  • Roll Cage
  • Winch

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2+

Difficulty Level: 2+

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 @ 6th Street Chevron in Norco

I-15 North to the cleghorn Off ramp.

Participants

There are currently 6 of 10 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: KJ6ZTO

X Man

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: Crusader

Crusader

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Rattlesnake

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...