East Big Bear Historic Mining Tour

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:33 pm

EAST BIG BEAR HISTORIC MINING TOUR.
Rated - MODERATE.
Date - Sat August 8th - All Day run.
Meet at Big Bear Discovery Center
9:00 a.m. Leave at 9:15
Be sure to bring a lunch.
CB Channel 25

I've had this run in mind for some time now. It is suitable for a stock Wrangler, Liberty with 31" tires, and other high clearence 4x4. I'll be covering some of the history of the SB Mountains over the CB as we go.

We'll be checking out some of the minning sites from the boom days when east Big Bear was a very popular minning area. There is still remnants of some buildings and plenty of mines to explore. Many are blocked off by the Forest Service, but a couple are still open to enter. Bring a flashlight.

We'll start at 2N03 near Cactus Flats staging area off of Hwy 18, then to 3N03 to Horsethief Flats
(a moderate 4x trail), then to the Judy Kay mine. Up to Tip Top Mt. silver mine for a panoramic view of the So Cal desert (7600ft), then to the Rose Mine area. From there down to Heartbreak Ridge trail 2N61Y (also a moderate 4x trail) There are a couple of mines in this area. (We'll bypass the Pontiac loop.)

We'll check out and Arrastre and spring in Round Valley, then on up to Juniper Springs, where there is a natural pond and an old miners cabin. (moderate 4x trail). Then on up to Onxy summit and Hwy 38. We may have time to do Lightning Ridge. Going up to a 9300ft peak and giant ancient Juniper forest, with an overlook of the city of Big Bear City.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:03 pm

want to go but have plans that day. Maybe another time later this year?

Billnis · **Posted:** Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:21 pm

I would like to go on this trip, add me as a tentative yes. I want to try out the new lift.

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:34 pm

Billnis wrote:

I would like to go on this trip, add me as a tentative yes. I want to try out the new lift.

Will be lookin for you. What kind of lift do you have?

Billnis · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:32 am

See this thread:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... highlight=

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:04 pm

Billnis wrote:

See this thread:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... highlight=

Looks good, you should be fine.

Billnis · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:42 pm

Nobody else wants to go?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:54 pm

Billnis wrote:

Nobody else wants to go?

Would love to but had plans already.

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:38 pm

There will be approx 30 vehicles, and even more people, on this run.
It is set up as a family oriented, historical 4x4 run.
mk

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:48 pm

Going to plan on meeting up for this trip if there is still room for another rig. I don't have a locker but feel confident I could handle what might be thrown at me. Going to plan on camping in Big Bear the night before perhaps and then meet everyone in the morning at the Discovery Center.

- Scott

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:05 am

2006KJSPORT4x4 wrote:

Going to plan on meeting up for this trip if there is still room for another rig. I don't have a locker but feel confident I could handle what might be thrown at me. Going to plan on camping in Big Bear the night before perhaps and then meet everyone in the morning at the Discovery Center.

- Scott

A locker would not be required. Hope to see you there.
mk

Burchie · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:27 am

Sounds like a great trip Mike.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:17 am

Well looks like we are going to try to be there. MIght have to cut out early but should work out ok. Probably be in Seans TJ.

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:53 pm

Here's a link where the run is being discussed. Lots of details.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/s ... -09-a.html

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:22 pm

MKJeepers wrote:

Here's a link where the run is being discussed. Lots of details.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/s ... -09-a.html

Gotta sign up on a FJ forum to see whats going on?!

I'll follow along on MJR. :wink:

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:30 pm

Or here.
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=14913

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:29 pm

I am still thinking about going on this one, but won't know for sure until after this weekend.

MKJeepers · **Posted:** Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:44 pm

KellysKJ wrote:

I am still thinking about going on this one, but won't know for sure until after this weekend.

I pre-ran the Horsethief trail Kelly, and it was about the same as the Santa Ana River trail you took us on.
Your Cherokee will be smiling all the way.
I was going to turn around on the Heartbreak Ridge trail before the rockgarden, then backtrack. The rest of the run will be easy.
There will be a few stock vehicles with us. I sure hope you can make it. Maybe Ed will join uo too.
mk

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:37 pm

Was hoping to make it but have to back out now due to work issues that came up today, get to work OT tomorrow to get this HMMWV rolling.

Billnis · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:43 pm

I had the only Liberty in the group. There were 42 vehicles plus a late in the day addition, a Unimog that wanted to tag-along for the ride.

Several of the FJs had problems, flat tires, a misaligned frontend, a blown CV joint and a couple of close calls with going over the edge of the trail.

This was my first trail ride with the my newly installed lift. The liberty worked great all day long.
The diesel engine noise turned a few heads along the way.

Trail Report:
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15112

Slideshow:
http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn170/mkjeepers/East%20BB%20Mine%20Run/?albumview=slideshow

Thanks MK for putting this together.

East Big Bear Historic Mining Tour

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