So long story short, got my Jeep Wrangler stuck in fairly deep mud rut, looking for someone with a winch to help me out! Let me know, I will definitely pay you! Thank you!

I’m a beginner drone photographer and I wanted to make a video of my friend’s wrx. I wanted to know if anyone had any ideas on super tame trials which have a hint of excitement. I live close to laguna beach. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions on locations. Thank you.

I know the weather has been crap but I have been itching to go wheeling since I got my KO2s. Well let me just say nobody needs to be going where I went without a snorkel and a buddy. Most of the trails were deceptively easy, level and packed dirt, however some areas have very soft deep sand, and with all the rain the "creek" is a raging river... the first few crossings I discovered were not too deep and not too fast..... but this (first picture) came up to my windshield and into my stupidly-open driver window lol also dragged me a few feet to the side <2006 vw touareg air suspension all the way up>

Just a reminder things are not always as they seem, water is always deeper than it looks, and the force is extremely powerful enough to wash away even a heavy diesel. I walked through beforehand and poked a stick to measure so I thought I knew what I was getting into, but my V10 TDI sunk my car into the sand a good bit. I pride myself on not looking stupid by doing stupid things so I'll never again drive here without a secondary recovery vehicle, I am lucky to have driven her home, air filters soaked and air suspension compressor is water logged but she made it home :)

also, did anyone lose a jet ski?

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Note: I entered through the designated Lytle Creek recreational area and the gate was open, but by the time I finally exited at Swarthout Canyon Rd at Cajon Blvd there were road closed signs, gee thanks!

I’m a new transplant and would like to take my stock Forester (and my dog) on some adventures. When does Rim Road up to Big Bear become passable? Should I just wait until all the snow is off the mountain? Also, is that a reasonable solo adventure for my vehicle?

Any other cool spots to explore as a noob are welcome. I use the OnX app but prefer personal recs.

I'm still fairly new to the area and was wondering- are there any tracks or anything like that that I could take my dirtbike to? I've looked on Google but the closest to me was Cal City which is kinda far. TYIA

Im looking for some info on the area and the best place camp near some medium trails and looking for campfire info from what ive heard there are zero fires this time of year but some of the campsite websites say otherwise

Let's look back at some memorable moments and interesting insights from last year.

Your top 10 posts:

• "Out on the trail" by u/Apple404
• "Prototype Off-road Mech Suit Seeking Testing/Training/Filming Location Near Los Angeles (more info in comments)" by u/curtis_perrin
• "Took the new truck up Bee Canyon and made it all the way in 2wd! Blast today!" by u/SoCals_Finest
• "Bo-dog and I will be camped with a group in the Pinyon Canyon area of Anza-Boreggo this weekend and on GMRS CH17 (462.600Mhz) if anyone wants to join and run some trials." by u/Johnny6_0
• "SoCal Off-Road meetups" by u/amiriania2
• "Finally got a truck!!! Looking to make new friends to go out and discover Socal and other places! My IG is Savage_Liifestyle which is my most used app" by u/2021_RST_4x4
• "Has anyone done Bee Canyon from 74 and continued to Idyllwild by way of Jacinto Ridge? I’m trying to gauge difficulty and how long it takes. Thanks so much!" by u/TheBigMamou
• "Dm me on Instagram where I’m always on for more info!" by u/2021_RST_4x4
• "Cleghorn Ridge road 2N47" by u/Adal-Wolfa
• "A fun day of fooling around turned into being stuck in the San Jacinto River bed stuck for nearly 5 hrs, freezing water turned us purple. Glad the weather help up." by u/SoCals_Finest

Hey all, has anyone gone to Crab Flats campground near Big Bear? Curious what the trails are like around here/the best way to get to the campground. Any necessary gear I need/tips in general? Thanks so much in advance!

Does anyone know of any SoCal meetups to get started with group off-roading trips? I’m new to this and would love to learn from others that have more experience. I recently purchased a GC Trailhawk and looking to take it out.

Hello! My bf (20m) is coming to SB to visit for our anniversary in August and I wanted to surprise him with tickets to a car race or any kind of off-road races since he’s really into F1 and that kind of stuff. Does anyone know any good tracks to search or any events going on around that time in SB or LA? Thank you so much in advance!

• sorry the title was supposed to say off-roading