- Location
- La Habra, CA
A couple of the guys and I are gonna be up at Rick's cabin on August 7-9. If anybody wants to go wheeling on that Saturday, let me know.
Since I've been to Big Bear twice in the past couple of weeks, I want to run something different. I was thinking Horsethief Flat and Sidewinder Trail.
I know where Horsethief Flat is, but I can't find an exact location for Sidewinder. Anybody know? This is the only description I've found through searching.
Sidewinder Trail
Sidewinder is a VERY difficult trail in the canyons east of Big Bear. It winds through a sandy canyon bottom, with many difficult rockcrawling obstacles. Minimum vehicle REQUIREMENTS are 35" tires, two lockers, recovery gear and an experienced driver. A winch is recommended.
And here's Horsethief Flat.
Horsethief Flat
This trail begins east of Baldwin Lake off Hwy 18. The trail down into Horsethief Flat is rocky and challenging. And the views are breathtaking. Spend some time exploring Horsethief Flat, where rustlers hid out far from the long arm of the law. Next is the technical climb back up out of Horsethief Flat, which is perhaps the most challenging section of this run. This trail descends to a lower elevation than most of the Big Bear Trails and can be warmer than the surrounding area, so a good cooling system is a must. Minimum vehicle recommendations are 33" tires and at least one locker.
Since I've been to Big Bear twice in the past couple of weeks, I want to run something different. I was thinking Horsethief Flat and Sidewinder Trail.
I know where Horsethief Flat is, but I can't find an exact location for Sidewinder. Anybody know? This is the only description I've found through searching.
Sidewinder Trail
Sidewinder is a VERY difficult trail in the canyons east of Big Bear. It winds through a sandy canyon bottom, with many difficult rockcrawling obstacles. Minimum vehicle REQUIREMENTS are 35" tires, two lockers, recovery gear and an experienced driver. A winch is recommended.
And here's Horsethief Flat.
Horsethief Flat
This trail begins east of Baldwin Lake off Hwy 18. The trail down into Horsethief Flat is rocky and challenging. And the views are breathtaking. Spend some time exploring Horsethief Flat, where rustlers hid out far from the long arm of the law. Next is the technical climb back up out of Horsethief Flat, which is perhaps the most challenging section of this run. This trail descends to a lower elevation than most of the Big Bear Trails and can be warmer than the surrounding area, so a good cooling system is a must. Minimum vehicle recommendations are 33" tires and at least one locker.