Check out the club’s page on IH8MUD for the latest information on club runs.
Upcoming Events:
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April 6 Club Meeting Tech Talk – Tools and spare parts to have on the trail!!
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April 11-13, 2025 Club Run – Death Valley
Hello folks, we have a club overlanding multi-day trip scheduled for 4/11-4/13 . As follows :
4/11 Fri afternoon/eve camping Trona Pinnacles onX Offroad – https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/map/query/35.61478042602539%2C-117.37289428710938%2C15/overview
4/12 break camp @ 900-930am
Back to pavement route 178 (trona wildrose rd) heading for Ballarat “ghost town” area off pavement . onX Offroad – https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/map/query/36.030662536621094%2C-117.247802734375%2C15/overview
Then north on (Indian Ranch Road) to jail canyon trailhead , onX Offroad – https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/share/content?share_id=01JN59Q6ZAG9PK0BQRMA0H1M30 this Trail is one-way in and out. It takes us to a very well preserved extensive old mining ruins to explore. When we return back down the canyon to the main trail (Indian Ranch Road) will head west for historic Minietta cabin . onX Offroad – https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/share/content?share_id=01JN5A0NAJVRNT0YK9NC7X1XBR For 2nd night camping . 4/13 break camp 9-930am for the return trip south to Ridgecrest & home. This is the tentative scheduled trip which is subject to change & interest. The majority of this trip is on BLM land . Pending any weather or wind forecast in the area. If the weather/wind becomes a concern an alternate Club day run 4/12 is planned for the Miller Jeep Trail(trail run leader request) run with an optional camping Saturday night . If any questions you can contact me directly. Except for jail Canyon the majority of the trails are acceptable for stock vehicles. High clearance & 33″ tires preferred would provide a better overall experience. I would recommend you have capability to carry additional fuel, this is a remote area once we leave the small town of Trona. The next nearest fuel is Panamint Springs way north you can (Google search) its a bit of a detour and their fuel prices are quite high due to their remote location. Note the waypoints I have shared are for a general reference to the area’s we plan to visit . The areas we plan to visit can be searched online. There is a variety of information available. Possibly even YouTube. Please reply and post on our IH8MUD thread for anyone who may have interest for the trip.
Marc Mason
714-350-0914
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May 4 Club Meeting Swap Meet – bring anything you want to get rid of and buy fun things you have been needing or wanting!
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May 2025 Club Run – Rattlesnake Canyon/Motino Wash – date TBD
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June 1 Club Meeting Tech Talk – Tire plugging and repairing on the trail!!
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June 25-29 Club Run – Rubithon:
How many of you are interested in doing this as a club run? It’s a ‘bucket list’ trip, if your truck is set up to handle a trail of this difficulty. Doing it with the club will ensure that you’ll have trail assistance, spotting, and rock-stacking help. And, it’d be really nice to have a strong club presence at this national TLCA event that takes place so close to us!
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July 2025 Club Run – Virginia Lakes Base Camp, & area runs – date TBD
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August 2025 Club Run – Coyote Flats – date TBD
Future Run Scheduling:
See Marc’s thread on our club page at IH8MUD for a tentative schedule of possible club runs for the upcoming months. Please respond to his post and reference any trip you may be considering. All feedback is welcome in the thread or at the next club meeting. Any questions can also be emailed to Marc (marc.mason77@yahoo.com).
Past Runs:
Rowher Trail to Drinkwater Flats – March 2025 – Photos
Big Bear – February 2025 – Photos
Calico – January 2025 – Photos
Truckhaven Hills – November 2024 – Photos
Oceano Dunes – October 2024 – Photos
Big Bear A Thon – August 2024 – Photos
Adopt-A-Trail Scouting Run – June 2024 – Photos
San Bernardino Mountains – February 2024 – Photos
Calico – January 2024 – Photos
Truckhaven Hills – November 2023 – Photos
Oceano Dunes – October 2023 – Photos
Big Bear – June 2023 – Photos and Toyota Trails Article
Red Rock Canyon May 2023 – Photos
Cougar Buttes – March 2023 – Photos
Anza-Borrego – February 2023 – Trip Report and Photos
Calico Ghost Town – January 2023 – Photos
Christmas Party – December 2022 – Photos
Truckhaven Hills – November 2022 – Photos
Lockwood/Miller Jeep Trail – October 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Western Sierra – August 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Owens Valley – Eastern Sierra – July 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Rattlesnake Canyon and Heartbreak Ridge – May 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Adopt-A-Trail – April 2022 – Photos
Death Valley North – March 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Cougar Buttes – February 2022 – Trip Report and Photos
Calico – January 2022 – Photos
Christmas Party – December 2021 – Photos
Adopt-A-Trail – December 2021 – Photos
Mojave Road – October 2021 – Trip Report and Photos
Beach Party – July 2021 – Photos
Rubithon – June 2021 – Photos
Horse Thief Flats – June 2021 – Photos
Swansea to Cerro Gordo – May 2021 – Photos
Anza Borrego – April 2021 – Photos
Red Rock Canyon – Last Chance Canyon – March 2021 – Photos
Rattlesnake Canyon – February 2021 – Photos
Calico Ghost Town Run – January 2021 – Photos
Truckhaven Hills – November 2020 – Photos
Death Valley – October 2020 – Photos
Monache Meadows – August 2020 – Trip Report and Photos
Lytle Creek – June 2020 – Photos
Anza Borrego – March 2020 – Photos
Cleghorn Trail – February 2020 – Photos
Calico Ghost Town – January 2020 – Photos
Truckhaven Hills – Thanksgiving 2019 – Photos
Turf n Surf – November 2019 – Photos
Swansea Road and Cerro Gordo – October 2019 – Photos
Rattlesnake Canyon & Heartbreak Ridge – August 2019 – Photos
Lockwood Creek – Miller Jeep Trail – July 2019 – Photos
Calico Ghost Town Run – January 2019 – Photos
