Trip Overview:
The 2n17x and Willow Creek Trail Day will offer a combination of scenic views of the Mojave Desert and Silverwood Lake with moderately challenging backcountry trails.
Our trip will begin with (click for description)2n17x (rated: most difficult), which starts near the Silverwood Lake Dam forking off the Pilot Rock Truck Trail, and ends connecting once again to the Pilot Rock Truck Trail. 2n17x can be described as: a short trail that is a bit more demanding then Cleghorn, because the opportunities to detour around challenging sections are limited to only the most difficult.
The (click for description)Willow Creek (rated: easy) section of the trip provides a contrasting experience of beautiful green forest and the skeletal remains left by the 1999 Willow Creek Fire. The trail has a nice water crossing with possible snow driving opportunities, depending on the storms.
Route:
After completing 2n17x we will reconnect with Pilot Rock trail to Hwy 173 and proceed north for 1.2 miles to the start of the Willow Creek Trail (3n34x). We will stop for lunch, and then proceed to the end at Hook Creek road. Total Trip time approximately 5.5 hours.
Meeting location:
Map Intersection of Hwy 173 and Pilot Rock Truck Trail 9:30 A.M., 03/14/09 GPS Coordinates: N 34.307853 W 117.309694
Directions:
From Interstate 15 head east on CA- 138 (8.2miles), turn left at CA- 173 and follow for approximately 2.3 miles, Pilot Rock Truck Trail on right.
Vehicle Requirements:
This trip is open to all Land Rovers; however stock rovers with running boards and air dams should take precaution and consider that scraping and or damage is likely. The 2n17x is laden with steep rocky hill climbs, narrow and off-camber trail sections.
What to bring:
Full tank of gas ( Chevron station at Interstate 15 and CA- 138 off ramp)
FRS radio Ch 7
Water
Lunch and snacks
Clothes (bring layers- quick change in temperature normal)
Camera
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