Hollister Hills April 7th

[Bryan C.]

With the creek trail at Frank Raines closed, I think it would be best to change the venue of this run to Hollister Hills. This time I will be bringing my wheeler XJ, no more wheeling the daily driver.:eeks1:

This run is open to everyone, even non XJs. The plan is to meet at the obstacle course area at 10:00 am on the 7th. Due to a lack of BBQs in the park, it is advised to bring your own lunch and if you need to cook it, bring your own BBQ. We will break for lunch and meet in the Sycamore Campground area around 1:00. Be sure to check in at the ranger station to pay the $5 day use fee and get the gate code for the upper ranch.


Map of the park.

Here are some links for Hollister Hills.

This is the official state page.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1179

Map of general area.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1182

Hollister Hills Off-Road Assn. (park closure calender)
http://www.hollisterhills.com/

Group shot from a past chapter run to Hollister Hills.

Hope to see you guys there!

 

[Matt S.]

Sweet. I am official OBT for BenH this time.

Lets cancel the pot luck lunch. I will have lots of stickers for members, and we will do a little talking about shirts!!!

 

[Letterman]

Sounds fun, I will try to get out for the day!

 

[Ben H]

Never been to H.H. Looking forward to the tank traps.

 

[Bryan C.]

Never been to H.H. Looking forward to the tank traps.

Good luck with that one. Tank traps isn't going to be one of the trails I run. Unless you are willing to hammer down the gas, have a winch and someone to run the cable for ya, and 37" tires, don't even bother going into it. And that is just to get throught the first 2 traps. I won't even talk about no mans land and what it would do to a full body rig.... I saw the Dysfunctional guys run it 2 weeks ago, it is nasty as hell right now. On second thought Ben, have at it, I'll come down and watch. :cheers:

 

[Ben H]

Good luck with that one. Tank traps isn't going to be one of the trails I run. Unless you are willing to hammer down the gas, have a winch and someone to run the cable for ya, and 37" tires, don't even bother going into it. And that is just to get throught the first 2 traps. I won't even talk about no mans land and what it would do to a full body rig.... I saw the Dysfunctional guys run it 2 weeks ago, it is nasty as hell right now. On second thought Ben, have at it, I'll come down and watch. :cheers:

Why Bryan, is that a dare? Only if you run the winch I'll take your word for it.

 

[Letterman]

You are all crazy! I ran tank traps just the other day and it was easy!!!



I did it up hill but backwards!



Open/Open in 2 wheel drive!



Aired up to 45 PSI!



With 31's!



with one eye closed!



with a full 32 ounce soda with no lid in one hand, and a bowl of hot soup in my lap!



in my Prius! Yeah! IN MY PRIUS! Thats the ticket, I was in my PRIUS! I have a bunch of photos but they are too big to post, yeah just too big! :gag:

 

[88flexj]

That trail sucks in the winter. I hate mud. Lookin forward to gettin out there with you guys.

 

[Ben H]

See. Anybody can do it.

You are all crazy! I ran tank traps just the other day and it was easy!!!



I did it up hill but backwards!



Open/Open in 2 wheel drive!



Aired up to 45 PSI!



With 31's!



with one eye closed!



with a full 32 ounce soda with no lid in one hand, and a bowl of hot soup in my lap!



in my Prius! Yeah! IN MY PRIUS! Thats the ticket, I was in my PRIUS! I have a bunch of photos but they are too big to post, yeah just too big! :gag:

 

[IslanderXJ]

You are all crazy! I ran tank traps just the other day and it was easy!!!



I did it up hill but backwards!



Open/Open in 2 wheel drive!



Aired up to 45 PSI!



With 31's!



with one eye closed!



with a full 32 ounce soda with no lid in one hand, and a bowl of hot soup in my lap!



in my Prius! Yeah! IN MY PRIUS! Thats the ticket, I was in my PRIUS! I have a bunch of photos but they are too big to post, yeah just too big! :gag:

31's on a Prius! ROFLMAO

 

[Capt. Nemo]

I was just down there this past weekend and the conditions were as perfect as they can get at HH. Great traction and zero dust. Usually it's tons of mud and stupid slick, or tons of dust and choking all day. If my t-case is in and functioning, I might buzz down for a bit.

 

[SKIM]

I mite be able to make it down there I have to replace my front U joint. they have tons of slack in them ok for street but not for wheeling.

 

[nickangus]

i just happen to have the 7th off so ill try and make it down for this run

 

[rightseatsis]

Bad news...Hollister is closed to the public next weekend both Sat/Sun. Also closed this weekend Fri.Sat. and the early half of Sunday.

I went down there today to run with the L.O.S.T club and could not get in because of an event this weekend. So I thought I would ask about next weekend. The entire park is closed to the public for that event.

Should we switch back to Frank Raines? or any other suggestions?


Mary

 

[nickangus]

Bad news...Hollister is closed to the public next weekend both Sat/Sun. Also closed this weekend Fri.Sat. and the early half of Sunday.

I went down there today to run with the L.O.S.T club and could not get in because of an event this weekend. So I thought I would ask about next weekend. The entire park is closed to the public for that event.

Should we switch back to Frank Raines? or any other suggestions?


Mary

i think that might be an issue.... ive never been to frank raines but if the creek trail is closed....

 

[rightseatsis]

Maybe we could move it to April 14th. (the next Saturday). I did not ask about that weekend so we would have to call to find out if it is open then.

Mary

 

[Matt S.]

Well shoot! I dont know of any other spots to wheel in that area! We either move it to Rubicon area, Shaver area, or Modesto area. All of which are not day trips for everyone like FR or HH.

I would be ok with the 14th. Even the following weekend is ok.

 

[Bryan C.]

Bad news...Hollister is closed to the public next weekend both Sat/Sun. Also closed this weekend Fri.Sat. and the early half of Sunday.

I went down there today to run with the L.O.S.T club and could not get in because of an event this weekend. So I thought I would ask about next weekend. The entire park is closed to the public for that event.

Should we switch back to Frank Raines? or any other suggestions?


Mary

Frank Raines just isn't really worth the drive right now. As far as I can see, the park closure schedule was updated today, 3/30/07, and it still shows next weekend that the upper ranch is open. I will call and see what is going on ASAP. Stand by....

 

[Boatwrench]

Clear Creek? about 50 miles south and a little east of hollister on Hwy 25. May be reached from the valley through Coalinga?

 

[rightseatsis]

I talked w/2 rangers at the entrance where you pay and they had the schedule in there hand. The entire park is closed next weekend for an event. I think he said it was a jeep event. Sounded like a "Easter Jeep Safari" kind of thing. Only if you were signed up for the event could you get in.