SoCal Tundra Roll Call

about to move to OC from West L.A...

 

Antelope Valley, but live in Bakersfield now

 

Anyone or all interested in a run up Silverado Cyn Sat or Sun let me know ASAP. Gate is open, only had time to go a little past dead mans curve. Supposedly 2 wheel is good to the top, my height is stock and had no problems that far. Past the Forest gate is technically Maple Springs.
Fire danger-LOW; Weather will be nice.



Silverado Canyon is a roughly 2,500-foot-deep (760 m) gorge in the Santa Ana Mountains, in the U.S. state of California.[1] The small stream it is associated with, Silverado Creek, rises on the north slope of Modjeska Peak at the elevation of 3,980 feet (1,210 m) and flows north and west, past the town of Silverado to join Santiago Creek at 942 feet (287 m)[1] after a journey of just under 5 miles (8.0 km). The main branch, Ladd Canyon, is just over 3 miles (4.8 km) long. Its stream arises on the east flank of Pleasants Peak at about 3,590 feet (1,090 m) and flows southwest into the main stem at about 1,178 feet (359 m)[2] near Silverado. They are part of the Santa Ana River watershed. A hiking trail/fire road runs the entire length of the canyon.



Silverado Canyon looking east from the Silverado Motorway trail.
The town of Silverado is situated in the canyon, with most of its buildings between the point where the canyon opens out into a valley and a U.S. Forest Service gate where the valley road enters the Cleveland National Forest. The town is mostly residential; there are, however, also a few stores, mostly in the east side. 5,498-foot (1,676 m) Modjeska Peak, part of Saddleback, rises to the south; 3,947-foot (1,203 m) Bald Peak forms the head of the gorge to the east, and 3,800-foot (1,200 m) Bedford Peak towers to the north.

Silverado Creek runs year round, reaching its highest flow in winter and early spring, while diminishing to a trickle for most of the rest of the year. For its first few miles through the upper reaches of the gorge, its flow is perennial, although it has been known to dry up at the low-water crossing directly upstream of the Forest Service gate. By the time it reaches the downstream end of Silverado, it is usually dry. Most of its tributaries, including Ladd Canyon Creek, are also seasonal.

Several trails run out of the canyon. One of the most popular is the Silverado Motorway, which was originally a fire road but now is overgrown with plants, forming a single-track trail. The trail climbs out of the canyon toward the northeast and eventually intersects the Main Divide Road, which runs along the canyon rim to the north and east.

The canyon is so named because silver mines originally operated in the area. Tailings from the Blue Light Mine milling operation on the south side of the canyon still leak toxic waste into the creek and surrounding soil, and cleanup is underway by the Forest Service. In 2002, two people exploring the mine drowned in one of the flooded lower passageways.[3]

 

Any SoCal guys headed to the Sedona Event next week?

 

I think I'm good with this so far. Let me know what time Saturday or Sunday and I will try to do this. I was thinking about places to drive this weekend then this came up.

 

I was thinking of an early start but am flexible. if we go earlyish then we can be out sooner was my thoughts. sending PM

 

I just spent the last week in Mira Loma/Ontario and will be back again next week. Saw a couple really nice Tundras while I was there, wanted to snap pics and find out if they were members but didn't have the time. =\

 

Lancaster here

 

Not here for long though because it's Friday and I plan on trying to forget the week haha

 

Sounds good one day, but not this year.

 

have a good one AnonVet, any MC club racing at Willow these days?

 

I'm in San Diego.

 

You know I'm going. Other SoCal guys don't seem too interested

 

I'd like to check it out tomorrow but I probably can't be really early. My two kids are coming with me and I don't want to keep you waiting

 

L.A to OC event...meet at Starbucks and we all get a unicorn frappuccino ?

 

Then do some serious wheeling down PCH

 

Anyone else want to do Silverado tomorrow?

 

I'm in for 1030, meet at (Chevron/Subway)Chapman and Jamboree if you can make it. I'll try to get there by 930-10a and get coffee. if you cant make that time I'll just start up to Silverado cyn. Ps Dont let your kids grab at green leaves from the truck on the pavement section as it most likely will be Poison Oak.

 

Not to sure man. I've only been put here for a month. Moved up from Santa Clarita to be closer.to work.

 

I used to love going to Willow Springs for WSMC racing, checked the site and Some racing today! http://willowspringsraceway.com/event.php?id=3115
Thinking of dragging the family out

 

Thanks for a cool drive Gibzki: Silverado Cyn, Maple Springs, Main Divide, Bedford Truck Trail.

 

Hi JC, I may be down that way May 6/7 give you a shout if I do.

Spolar, Let me know I'm in So Co Metro.

Best Gen, Sounds cool

 

Anyone near Carlsbad have the tail pipe clamp for the 5.7 stock exhaust?
I was going to get an exhaust from dirtydeeds and have him install it. Got down here and found i forgot the clamp!!! Tried the Toyota dealer and none in stock.
I would need it by Friday AM so if anyone has one, I can buy it or send mine when I get back.

Thanks!

 

^^^
@Spvrtan maybe???

 

We have a June trip in the planning. Keep me in the loop for BB I would be interested
@osidepunker

 

I'm always down to wheel! Big Bear is dope AF

@BestGen

 

I will for sure. I usually post runs on T4R. I am definitely interested in the June trip. Will it be John Bull? Either way I'm down to go. I'm definitely doing Gold Mtn. cause for whatever reason I haven't done it yet. So if anyone is please post it. I was thinking about an easy White Mtn. run with my wife cause she's not a huge fan of black diamonds. So if anyone is interested in a spouse/gf/kid/newb-friendly run, we can do that too.

 

We've done gold mountain, white mountain, and half of John Bull. Lol the easy half. I also love to drink beer and watch the carnage at the gatekeeper

We haven't done dish pan or that large place yet