Hi guys, great video, I am a Big Sur local and I just wanted to say to everyone planning to take this trip to please please please remember that there are absolutely no fires allowed on these back roads. so many wildfires have been started by tourists doing this exact same thing and I have personally almost lost my home several times. Have fun, but please remember that people live here!
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
Yes, fire road camping in Big Sur is definitely a secret treat ;) Magic really happens out there. I love that land and that your philosophy is to leave it better than when you arrived.
Great job. Thanks for your stewardship of Big Sur. Hope the storms haven’t done too much damage. People should also go online and take the Big Sur pledge. Looking forward to Parts 2/3. 🙏🏻
Love how respectful you are about pack in & out. On top of that you picked up extra trash. Good practice - I’m the same way. Good energy you brought and well rewarded with that gorgeous sunset. Kudos for being a responsible visitor. Cheers guys 🚎🌸
I was born in Santa Cruz and thank you for showing us sites. I was too poor to own a vehicle (being disabled) for about 10 years. Now I have one I want to see stuff. Some guy on one of these type of videos showed a beach called Shark fin beach I had never seen or heard about in my 50 years so I want to say thanks for showing how to do stuff for those of us not privileged enough to have been doing this forever. That said my friends who live up near "last chance" tell me not of cows but Pattie was on a dirt road and Mr. Man the Mountain Lion wanted to cross infront of her and this dude was so casual he took his sweet time and he was so big he filled most of the tiny dirt path. He knows he's a king and a boss. Panther beach is another place up 1 and my friend Buck found a panther or Mountain lion jaw!!! I never knew they were so badass they would eat the left overs from the sharks. On the beach like seals or parts of elephant seals. As a woman going alone what advice can you give me for safety from the male humans. I only have paper spray and phones don't work out there.
It’s great that you’re enjoying my video! And love those animals facts. As for protection, I’m a man, so me saying that I rarely meet unsavory characters while camping doesn’t carry much weight. I wish I could offer better advice!
Mitchell Lum you bet! But know that the forest service closed Prewitt and the surrounding dirt roads. Please check with the local ranger station for status!
Thank you for your video, my friends and I ride motorcycles down to SanSimeon and ride up through Big Sur all the time. Now we see there’s another option to explore. Thank you for sharing
Sick video...I love the drone footage. Does that thing lock on to the vehicle and follow it? I just did the old coast road last weekend on the motorcycle and want to hit up Prewitt ridge after this.
What happens if there is another car coming through from the opposite side? The road up looks like it only allows 1 car. Is there another road to go back out?
Hey Big Sur local. Just wanna thank you guys for picking up other people’s shit. Thanks really appreciate it. Usual we always get some dudes in their 20s that always leave a mess.
Wow awesome video I really enjoyed it! I can see the entrance for the Old Coast road is next to Bixby Bridge and are you able to exit near Andrew Molera State Park or do you have to tur around and come back out the same spot near Bixby? I was just in Big Sur this past weekend camping at Ventana Campground and man do I love it there!
Was the Subaru a SUV Subaru or a sedan? Did it make to the top at the Prewitt Ridge camp site? I'm planning to visit Big Sur soon in my Subaru Impreza, just not sure if we'd make it to the top.
Hey there! The Subaru was a sedan, and it totally made it. Road conditions are pretty good right now. However, be sure to check all conditions before you visit - roads actually just got closed by the Forest Service, so Prewitt is inaccessible. And the fires are currently ripping across California. Check the status of Dolan Fire before you head to Big Sur for any reason.
your video was entertaining, I looked up Prewitt Ridge Campground and Google says it’s closed. Will it open soon and if not is there another campsite that parallels its ocean view? Off grid on rough fire roads is fine, I actually prefer it.
Do you think all wheel drive is mandatory to make it up to prewitt ridge? I have a civic hatchback that handles really well and isn’t lowered. Just curious if all wheel drive is a MUST.
Right now, the only legal way to reach the ridge is via Los Burros Road, which you *could* do without 4WD. I’ve seen all sorts of vehicles make it, but depending on the quality of the road, it could be slow going.
Really good video, I have a toyota pick up and I was wondering if you think it will make it up the road? Its not 4wd only rear wheel drive. Thanks keep up the videos
Im just up the way in Santa cruz and have been looking for some insane views and night skys for a beginning over-landing adventure. Cant wait to set this one up.
There BigSur. Ya'll might think about moving some creeks down through the Valley and plan a restoration erosion to sea. Its beautiful. Needs planned natural restoring these valley creeks going downhill and nightime crop kind with headlamps to take up some human energy budget losses. And dolars heard cylinders for freezes. Instead of fuel cylinders heat. Power some batteries in the back of long hauling trucks and plug em into in the heaters. Waterwheel sometimes.
Drove all the way to Prewitt from Vegas after viewing this video! The road to get to Prewitt is closed as of august 7... so so pissed!!! Thanks Brooks ; ) Ranger said they might closed it indefinitely
@@GetLostwithBrooks we did. And luckily the following night we had a reservation for kirk creek campground just down the road which is also very good. When are your next episodes on Big Sur coming out?
Glad to hear it! I’ll release the 2nd episode next week. Actually shifting gears pretty heavily for this next one because of the closure. I’ll focus on best practices for backcountry camping, and I’m interviewing a fire chief and forest service representative for local insights.
@@GetLostwithBrooks great! please tell the ranger that there are still plenty of people out there that treat outdoors as their backyard. maybe they can put a fee to camp there...better than a permanent gate
Hey dude, I did put one on there. I haven’t noticed any effect from the heat, and I attribute that to how I affixed the panel to the heat. It’s attached to ~2 mounting brackets which are themselves attached to the hood via industrial strength 3M tape and calk. This creates a channel for air under the panel.
The word is disingenuous... Mama always said if you got nothing nice to say then don’t say shit ! This applies to you Alexander. My guess is your always trying to read and judge others to make you feel better about yourself
Awesome video!! My now married last name is Prewitt so I was stoked about the idea of bringing my husband to Prewitt Ridge, I Google mapped it and it looks like every road to get there has been closed. Any reason?? I’d love to take him here for our anniversary in June if the road is open or you know what’s going on? Thank you! ☺️
Great video. Doesn’t look like I’ll have issues getting my Four Wheel Truck Camper up there. Should I worry about any state rangers running me off from the campsite?
Thanks! I think your camper could make it just fine. I just checked the Monterey Ranger District website, and all the dirt roads along the coast, as well as Nacimiento Rd are closed. If you go before the rangers open them, you risk a hefty fine. I recommend another site called “The Indians” which I believe is still open. Take Del Venturi Rd northwest of Fort Hunter Ligget over 2 shallow water crossings until you reach the sign for Los Padres National Forest. Plenty of dispersed camping and fascinating geography there. No 4WD necessary.
I love the view! I'm about to make a road trip and I'm definitely visiting that place. I have a regular suv which is not 4x4 though, do you think I can make it? Because if I risk it I'm pretty sure it's not easy getting help up there
Your vehicle can for sure make it. But I think the Forest Service closed this area. Check their website or give em a call to be sure. Another spot i think is open is farther inland near Fort Hunter Ligget called “The Indians.” Lots of primitive campsites here and nearby 36°05'02.3"N 121°24'27.7"W
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Hi guys, great video, I am a Big Sur local and I just wanted to say to everyone planning to take this trip to please please please remember that there are absolutely no fires allowed on these back roads. so many wildfires have been started by tourists doing this exact same thing and I have personally almost lost my home several times. Have fun, but please remember that people live here!
Thanks so much for calling this out! My goal is to enjoy respectfully, and I hope my subscribers so the same.
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
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I ditto this as a local who has had to evacuate due to fires. Please, visitors, respect Big Sur, let it survive for future generations.
Yes I am a local as well and is an easy an convenient place for people in the area to go and all those that take advantage of this beautiful area please respect the area pack out what you pack in please it’s a super sensitive area and only we can protect it for future generations to see and enjoy 😉 . Awesome video tho Mann captured the area well
Yes, fire road camping in Big Sur is definitely a secret treat ;) Magic really happens out there. I love that land and that your philosophy is to leave it better than when you arrived.
I love seeing your enthusiasm for life.
Thanks Becca! It’s great knowing you’re out there enjoying my videos!
Great job. Thanks for your stewardship of Big Sur. Hope the storms haven’t done too much damage. People should also go online and take the Big Sur pledge. Looking forward to Parts 2/3. 🙏🏻
This is very cool, brother.
Big Sur is one of my favorite places on the planet.
Dudeeee! You made my heart pump faster! Freaking awesome place! Will have to try!
Love how respectful you are about pack in & out. On top of that you picked up extra trash. Good practice - I’m the same way. Good energy you brought and well rewarded with that gorgeous sunset. Kudos for being a responsible visitor. Cheers guys 🚎🌸
I love your way approaching life, you r full of positive energy. Keep it that way. I am an overlander from Saudi
Always wanted to get a closer look - drove by and it's beautiful but can't wait to stop and check it out!
Extra kudos for packing out More than you you brought in. OUTSTANDING
I was born in Santa Cruz and thank you for showing us sites. I was too poor to own a vehicle (being disabled) for about 10 years. Now I have one I want to see stuff. Some guy on one of these type of videos showed a beach called Shark fin beach I had never seen or heard about in my 50 years so I want to say thanks for showing how to do stuff for those of us not privileged enough to have been doing this forever. That said my friends who live up near "last chance" tell me not of cows but Pattie was on a dirt road and Mr. Man the Mountain Lion wanted to cross infront of her and this dude was so casual he took his sweet time and he was so big he filled most of the tiny dirt path. He knows he's a king and a boss. Panther beach is another place up 1 and my friend Buck found a panther or Mountain lion jaw!!! I never knew they were so badass they would eat the left overs from the sharks. On the beach like seals or parts of elephant seals. As a woman going alone what advice can you give me for safety from the male humans. I only have paper spray and phones don't work out there.
It’s great that you’re enjoying my video! And love those animals facts. As for protection, I’m a man, so me saying that I rarely meet unsavory characters while camping doesn’t carry much weight. I wish I could offer better advice!
Thanks for sharing. Great FJ too!
You see these pictures all the time but taking a trip and camping on those slopes is another level. Great video!
Beautiful. Thank you gents for being a good example.
You guys definitely made me add this to my list
Great video!! I was thinking of going to Big Sur and this video just came up!!! Now I know where to go😁
It’s such an beautiful spot! Just be sure to take care of it
Bro!.... thanks so much . The wife and I are looking forward to this adventure
That was awesome! Loving that cut at 5:43
That’s my favorite one as well :)
Thanks for the Video ! Can’t believe I missed that road 😀
Great Video! Fun & Informative!
Hey Brotha! Great video! Is there any way I can get the Coordinates to that epic camping spot.? I’d really appreciate it, thank you!!
Great video, thank you for sharing. Do you think I can take my 2WD Tacoma OR to these spots?
Gorgeous video. Thank you!
I'm going this weekend! I'm pumped, thanks for making this video.
Mitchell Lum you bet! But know that the forest service closed Prewitt and the surrounding dirt roads. Please check with the local ranger station for status!
@@GetLostwithBrooks thanks for the heads up! You just saved me a sticky situation.
Go Brooks!!! Can't wait for episode 2 and 3
That is incredible. Dude I’m taking those roads next time I’m in Big Sur
Thank you for your video, my friends and I ride motorcycles down to SanSimeon and ride up through Big Sur all the time. Now we see there’s another option to explore. Thank you for sharing
Right on! Just be sure to check with the local ranger station to see if it’s open.
Great video!!!
Epic adventure, inspired! Thank you :)
Really appreciated the conservation angle!
Hi! I was wondering where else will give me the clouds/sunset views?
You guys are funny great video
Love it bro. Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for sharing this! I never heard of this road. Ill be sure to add it to my Bucket list. Does it get crowded certain times of the year?
Great Video, Places look amazing
Thank you! It really is.
Beautiful!
Wow! What a beautiful place!
Awesome video. Can you get through those roads with a 23-foot toy hauler and a Ram 2500?
Dude that energy level 👌🏽
Freaking awesome man. I was there last month. I literally cried with the beauty of Big Sur.
Sick video...I love the drone footage. Does that thing lock on to the vehicle and follow it? I just did the old coast road last weekend on the motorcycle and want to hit up Prewitt ridge after this.
Thanks! The drone does lock on - it’s a pretty cool feature. Double check that Prewitt Ridge is even open. Last I checked, they’d closed it.
looks amazing but the drive seams hard and scary, for me at least lol. Maybe one day..
Whoa! 1st video, subbed within 3 min 😁
Awesome video dude I had a wonderful time exploring that area this summer can't wait to go back!
that was FUN.i will defiantly visiting the site soon. Anything closer to SLO or SB Counties ?
Loved this one. Never knew about this route. Might give this a try soon!
Do it! Any of your sports cars could handle the Old Coast Road. As long as you don’t mind them getting dusty!
Get Lost with Brooks oh I'm taking the X5! She's AWD! w00t!
What happens if there is another car coming through from the opposite side? The road up looks like it only allows 1 car. Is there another road to go back out?
Thank you so much man, I always enjoying going down old coast rd with my friends in my 17 corolla! Definitely checking out Prewitt Ridge this summer!
We've had 164 wild fires on Prewitt since this video was released. Thanks.
Do you think a standard rev could make it up there?
Drove through Big Sur numerous times and had no idea that road was there. That might be next on list. Thanks for sharing- really enjoyed this video!
Hi brooks,
Do think a high top van have enough roof clearance? Obviously 4x4 large tire & suspension
Awesome video!!
Hey Big Sur local. Just wanna thank you guys for picking up other people’s shit. Thanks really appreciate it. Usual we always get some dudes in their 20s that always leave a mess.
Can I bring my stock wrx here ? Looks flat enough but I want to be sure
I don't go to Big Sur much anymore, too much traffic on highway one these days. Back in the day it was quiet, I lived on Partington Ridge.
Wow awesome video I really enjoyed it! I can see the entrance for the Old Coast road is next to Bixby Bridge and are you able to exit near Andrew Molera State Park or do you have to tur around and come back out the same spot near Bixby? I was just in Big Sur this past weekend camping at Ventana Campground and man do I love it there!
That was great! Thank you. How long of a "rig" (Trailer, RV or Long Van) can go up there?
Ya can’t!
If you are leaving Prewitt ridge, do you go back the same way you came or is there another trail out ?
I have a lifted ford F250, just wondering if that would be a reasonable vehicle to take it there? Just worrying about the width of the whole trail.
You’ll definitely make it, although you might clench up towards the beginning. Be aware they’ve closed this location for the time being.
Hi. Do we need reservation for this camp site? Great video btw!
Was the Subaru a SUV Subaru or a sedan? Did it make to the top at the Prewitt Ridge camp site? I'm planning to visit Big Sur soon in my Subaru Impreza, just not sure if we'd make it to the top.
Hey there! The Subaru was a sedan, and it totally made it. Road conditions are pretty good right now. However, be sure to check all conditions before you visit - roads actually just got closed by the Forest Service, so Prewitt is inaccessible. And the fires are currently ripping across California. Check the status of Dolan Fire before you head to Big Sur for any reason.
your video was entertaining, I looked up Prewitt Ridge Campground and Google says it’s closed. Will it open soon and if not is there another campsite that parallels its ocean view? Off grid on rough fire roads is fine, I actually prefer it.
Great vlog! Is this Road doable with a motorcycle loaded down with camping gear?
I think so!
Will this get you around the 1 closures?
Do you think all wheel drive is mandatory to make it up to prewitt ridge? I have a civic hatchback that handles really well and isn’t lowered. Just curious if all wheel drive is a MUST.
Right now, the only legal way to reach the ridge is via Los Burros Road, which you *could* do without 4WD. I’ve seen all sorts of vehicles make it, but depending on the quality of the road, it could be slow going.
@@GetLostwithBrooks Thank you so much Brooks!
Really good video, I have a toyota pick up and I was wondering if you think it will make it up the road? Its not 4wd only rear wheel drive. Thanks keep up the videos
Hey Ezra, I don’t think you’ll have a problem at all. Just be sure to check for closures ahead of time.
This road can be driven in a standard 2 wheel drive car. The exception would be during rain or fire.
Would you think a van with rear lockers a a/t tired can do this trail
bro, your outlook on this life and planet are dope. You guys cleaned up the spot? damn, niiice
Appreciate that! Yeah dude, I always spend a little time cleaning up my campsites.
I was eating 7 layer bean dip when the mop convo started. I’ll stick with the bridge.
Your video is awesomeness
I've been in the bay for two years now and I just got a 4x4 truck. This video is awesome inspiration to go do this and you definitely got a subscriber
Your ticket to adventure! Glad you like my channel :)
@@GetLostwithBrooks
I'm near Santa Cruz. Are you local? Do you have more local trails?
Awesome video! Is it possible to drive a Sprinter Van to camp at the top of that mountain?
I love the video! I have a 4x4 truck with a Lance Camper. Do I need to worry about the height of my rig when going through the Old Coast Road?
You think a Jetta could go through all this? Looks incredible
Im just up the way in Santa cruz and have been looking for some insane views and night skys for a beginning over-landing adventure. Cant wait to set this one up.
Can a stock F-150 with FX4 stock tires and wheels do this or are there any sections that would be problems?
I don’t think you’ll have any problems. Just be sure to check with the local ranger station to see if the area is open.
@@GetLostwithBrooks Thank you! I'm looking forward to when you most more adventures. :)
Definely smashing that like and subscribe button!
Okay, mayyybe a silly question, but I’m asking anyway! Do you think a mini van could make this trek?
Not silly! Only Los Burros Road is open right now. I’ve seen short school buses make it, but I don’t know the current conditions of Los Burros.
@@GetLostwithBrooks thanks for getting back to me 😊
There BigSur. Ya'll might think about moving some creeks down through the Valley and plan a restoration erosion to sea. Its beautiful. Needs planned natural restoring these valley creeks going downhill and nightime crop kind with headlamps to take up some human energy budget losses. And dolars heard cylinders for freezes. Instead of fuel cylinders heat. Power some batteries in the back of long hauling trucks and plug em into in the heaters. Waterwheel sometimes.
Do I have to make reservations to go there, the Old Cost Road?
awsm 🤙🤙
Drove all the way to Prewitt from Vegas after viewing this video! The road to get to Prewitt is closed as of august 7... so so pissed!!! Thanks Brooks ; ) Ranger said they might closed it indefinitely
Omg! Hard way to find out - I hope you found an alternative campsite!
@@GetLostwithBrooks we did. And luckily the following night we had a reservation for kirk creek campground just down the road which is also very good. When are your next episodes on Big Sur coming out?
Glad to hear it! I’ll release the 2nd episode next week. Actually shifting gears pretty heavily for this next one because of the closure. I’ll focus on best practices for backcountry camping, and I’m interviewing a fire chief and forest service representative for local insights.
@@GetLostwithBrooks great! please tell the ranger that there are still plenty of people out there that treat outdoors as their backyard. maybe they can put a fee to camp there...better than a permanent gate
I agree that some regulation, education, or services would help the situation.
Did you put a solar panel on the hood of your FJ? How does engine heat affect it?
Hey dude, I did put one on there. I haven’t noticed any effect from the heat, and I attribute that to how I affixed the panel to the heat. It’s attached to ~2 mounting brackets which are themselves attached to the hood via industrial strength 3M tape and calk. This creates a channel for air under the panel.
Beautifull brooks. Hi from Indonesia
Thank you :) Hello from California!
Wth a channel with so much effort and quality like your does not have million subs, but hey im your new subscriber.. let get lost brooks 🙌🏼
Thanks for the encouragement and the follow! Stoked to have you along!!!
SUBSCRIBED. Have to be safe!
Is that old motorcycle friendly? 😅🤔
I was just there all last week, way more crowded than in your video but beautiful. Hit up a couple of the other dispersed camping spots too
You made it just in time. I heard they closed the dirt roads until mid October!
@@GetLostwithBrooks I heard about that too after the fact, my last day there was the day they closed it
do you think this trial would be difficult for my 2WD 4runner with AT tires lol
your enthusiasm feels ingenuine to me but it makes me happy it pleases others. have fun :)
The word is disingenuous...
Mama always said if you got nothing nice to say then don’t say shit !
This applies to you Alexander. My guess is your always trying to read and judge others to make you feel better about yourself
Awesome video!! My now married last name is Prewitt so I was stoked about the idea of bringing my husband to Prewitt Ridge, I Google mapped it and it looks like every road to get there has been closed. Any reason?? I’d love to take him here for our anniversary in June if the road is open or you know what’s going on? Thank you! ☺️
Hey Bud! Amazing video and keep your energy. Do you think you need a four wheel drive? How about a Honda Accord?
It all depends on the quality of the road. I’ve seen it when you really couldn’t take an Accord, and other times it seemed passable.
Great video. Doesn’t look like I’ll have issues getting my Four Wheel Truck Camper up there. Should I worry about any state rangers running me off from the campsite?
Thanks! I think your camper could make it just fine. I just checked the Monterey Ranger District website, and all the dirt roads along the coast, as well as Nacimiento Rd are closed. If you go before the rangers open them, you risk a hefty fine.
I recommend another site called “The Indians” which I believe is still open. Take Del Venturi Rd northwest of Fort Hunter Ligget over 2 shallow water crossings until you reach the sign for Los Padres National Forest. Plenty of dispersed camping and fascinating geography there. No 4WD necessary.
Ahhh no more a secret!! 🥺
I love the view! I'm about to make a road trip and I'm definitely visiting that place. I have a regular suv which is not 4x4 though, do you think I can make it? Because if I risk it I'm pretty sure it's not easy getting help up there
Your vehicle can for sure make it. But I think the Forest Service closed this area. Check their website or give em a call to be sure.
Another spot i think is open is farther inland near Fort Hunter Ligget called “The Indians.” Lots of primitive campsites here and nearby 36°05'02.3"N 121°24'27.7"W
Were the roads/camp site open?? Heading up that way next week!
Hey Riku, looks like the roads you’d need to take to get there are closed. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5347980
Seems like a lot of this, including the Prewitt campground are closed.
“MC Bixby in the houuuse”. 😂
What is reception like at Prewitt?