Clark's Grade

June 11th 2022

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Description

This is a replacement for Miller Jeep Trail, since everyone cancelled.

Changed meeting place, Norco Chevron would take us off the most direct route.

Meet for Breakfast at 7am, or skip breakfast and meet about 7:45.

Brandon's Diner, 10246 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA. 92503
Keith tells me there is cheap gas right up the road.

I have taken Clark's Grade from Angelus Oaks to Skyline Drive, south of Big Bear. I want to make that run again, but make it a longer run by starting at Old City Creek Road / FR-1N09, off Highway 330. The combined trail is 28 miles, plus a bit more off-road trail to get to pavement in Big Bear.

We may be running into road closures. I have been looking at sbnf web site. Clarks grade shows closed for winter. It's not winter. I called the ranger, and they didn't call back. I'll map out alterntes, and we can look over them at breakfast.

Sorry for last minute changes.

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

4HI Transfer Case

Run Recommendations

Roll Cage

Trail Rating

Difficulty Level: 2

	Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
	Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
	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
	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
	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 @ Brandon's Diner, 10246 Indiana Ave. Riverside

Meet at Brandon's Diner, 10246 Indiana Ave. Riverside, 7am

Leave pavement where Old City Creek Road / FR-1N09 exits Highway 330. You can air down there, if you wish.

When we get to Skyline Drive (2N10), you can choose to take the fastest way home, or scout around the area. There are many offfroad and hiking trails.