t was a blast in my stock 1990 trooper on 31s. I was unfamiliar with the area and I was wheeling solo. I got a nice map from the ranger at the Chuchupate ranger station and he advised me not to go past the second creek crossing. Well I completed the Lockwood Creek trail (I actually camped one night half way through). When I got to the second creek crossing I parked at the small Sunset Campground to have a little breakfast. I hiked up the Miller Jeep Trail and investigated the different difficult sections. I even picked out the best lines for my vehicle. When I got back down and had lunch a group of 4 modded jeeps came up to have lunch before taking on the Miller. I talked to one of the gentlemen from the group and found out that they were part of the Inland Empire Four Wheel club. He asked me if I wanted to join their group and I happily agreed.
Prior to leaving
Topping off in Frazier Park
Chuchupate Ranger Station by night
For the first night I camped here along a trail
This is sort of a snack food. Ak Mak and Tuna and Sirachi
Look at the view
THis was a Fire Fighting Heli that is operated by the USFS and was parked at the Chuchupate Ranger station.
This is the trooper as I approached the First Lock wood creek crossing. THe Lockwood Creek Trail begins immediately afterwards. A black Diamond Trail
I paused here to take a picture while the trail was flat. The Lockwood Creek trail is rigorous and challenging but very doable and fun. Be sure to airdown.
This was my Dinner where I camped along the Lockwood Creek Trail.
This is how i slept minus the dirty laundry. It is an option for anyone under six feet tall. I'm just at six feet and I just fit.
This is sunset after a nice solar shower.
Some very quintessential looking eggs for breakfast at the Sunset Campground.
A snapshot of my location on the map
The Miller Jeep trail ends at this wide open campground on the top of Alamo Mountain. The hike up here was daunting but the experience was awesome.
And here a snap shot of myself actually riding up the Trail. It was exhilarating and did deal me out a little bit of rocker damage. Minimal though. And I did drag a couple boulders with my rear diff.
And Finally, A victory pose atop Alamo Mountain. From here there is a dirt road back down to Hungry Valley.
Prior to leaving
Topping off in Frazier Park
Chuchupate Ranger Station by night
For the first night I camped here along a trail
This is sort of a snack food. Ak Mak and Tuna and Sirachi
Look at the view
THis was a Fire Fighting Heli that is operated by the USFS and was parked at the Chuchupate Ranger station.
This is the trooper as I approached the First Lock wood creek crossing. THe Lockwood Creek Trail begins immediately afterwards. A black Diamond Trail
I paused here to take a picture while the trail was flat. The Lockwood Creek trail is rigorous and challenging but very doable and fun. Be sure to airdown.
This was my Dinner where I camped along the Lockwood Creek Trail.
This is how i slept minus the dirty laundry. It is an option for anyone under six feet tall. I'm just at six feet and I just fit.
This is sunset after a nice solar shower.
Some very quintessential looking eggs for breakfast at the Sunset Campground.
A snapshot of my location on the map
The Miller Jeep trail ends at this wide open campground on the top of Alamo Mountain. The hike up here was daunting but the experience was awesome.
And here a snap shot of myself actually riding up the Trail. It was exhilarating and did deal me out a little bit of rocker damage. Minimal though. And I did drag a couple boulders with my rear diff.
And Finally, A victory pose atop Alamo Mountain. From here there is a dirt road back down to Hungry Valley.