2N33, Pilot Rock Road, Riding High Over Silverwood Lake
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Where the Mojave Desert meets the San Bernardino Mountains, there are a number of little-known back roads where you can enjoy the transition from the desert vegetation to the mountain shrubbery. One such road is seldom used and offers great scenery while transitioning from desert to mountain habitats in a short distance. This trip offers great views of Silverwood Lake and the deserts below. Read full article at www.backroadswest.com/blog/2n3...
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Early 70's, not only been to Pilot Rock, but on top of the rock. Weather permitting, you can see Catalina Island. I've read, early pioneers and Mormon wagon trains used the Rock as a guide to find the way to San Bernardino.
Thanks for commenting Lynn. Yes, I should have added the history of the Mormon pioneers using the rock for navigation, hence its name. I also stood on top once enjoying the view as you did, looked down, and saw the words "I know" etched in the rock, like someone was saying "yes, I know, it's a great view".
We were up there hunting when I was a kid.. we talked to a man on a boat sitting in the bay at Catalina..
I get homesick every time I watch one of your videos from SoCal.
Ha! I get homesick for my homeland in SoCal every time I re-work one of these videos! So glad I live in Utah now. Thanks for commenting.
Mike Sweney Me too.
When I was a kid my dad and friend would bear hunt that road... I had some fantastic memories of pilot rock..
One of the coolest videos I’ve seen ! I’ve ridden this road numerous times and it’s magical how it transforms into the forest!
Creating the videos are are a lot of fun and are even more enjoyable after reading comments like yours. Thanks!
Great road! Would love to travel that someday. Thanks for sharing. These types of roads are among my favorites of your trips.
Gord
Excellent update to a video that I have enjoyed over the years. Bravo, Cliff.
Thanks Lane! Reworking this video has made me want to do this road trip again!
I LOVE road trips!
Very enjoyable! I especially enjoy all the great geographic and topographic information.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting.
Awesome video, hopefully I can do this road trip in the future.
Looks like a great road I got to try that I’ve been up parts of it but not all the way like that thank you.
Good stuff! Very clear and concise.
Thank you
I am loving this! Hey, I finally bought a 21 4Runner, am loving off reading in Vegas, and am loving the learning process. Can't wait to roll out there, AND, I can stay at The Frontier Lodge in Big Bear!
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Great video loved the "rough trail don't go that way" lol that's the way I'm looking for! Stay safe man and happy trails 👣
Sounds like you're making the right turn. Thanks for commenting!
I did that route back in the early 1990s, but I went past the exit and continued, which was a mistake.
The road had rocks, which the further I drove, the bigger they got. Unfortunately, i couldn't turn around and had to continue until I reached a clear open area. Then I was able to turn around and go back to the exit. Fortunately, my 1986 4 Runner had high clearance , 36 inch tires, and skid plates. And yet the 4 Runner was still hitting the rocks (they were good sized rocks).
Nice 4 Runner 🙌🏻
Thank you! Her 25th birthday was this last Halloween.
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I see that. Thanks a bunch David!
Can a 2 Wheel Drive SUV handle this trail? Love your video adventure series!! ( great voice and wonderful detail!!)
Thank you! You should be fine. Just don't try it when you know it will be muddy or snowy, which probably won't be anytime over the next few weeks.
I’ve done this trail a few times, and have never had to put my truck in 4wd, when staying on the main trail. There are a couple offshoots, which require 4wd. High clearance is a must though, but it isn’t extreme.
I really like the way you record your channel good stuff have you ever been to deep creek I hear that's a tough trail in some places. I look forward to more vids of San Bernardino mountains but all your videos are Great than you for your channel.
Thanks for commenting. Yes, I've hiked, even mtn biked, to Deep Creek hot springs. It's really not a drivable road, but I'm sure you know that. We have several other tours of places in the S.B. Mtns - Holcomb Valley, Cactus Flats, etc. Surf thru our video offerings or check out our blog: www.backroadswest.com/blog. We moved from the Victor Valley to Utah about 5 years ago, so our focus on tours will be more in this area than So Cal now.
Is that trail two way? I just wanted to go up to the lake overlook and turn around. Well done video, very informative.
Yes. It's just like any other forestry road: mostly the width of a vehicle. Have fun!
Thank you!!
Hmm I took this on a rental Jeep, not sure why but maybe a mile into it I got a sign that said no vehicles. But smaller ATVs were ok
Ya gotta love rentals!
Just road this on my adventure bike yesterday- the problem with this trail is that it’s a two-way road dune buggy’s etc. come around blind spots -it could be quite dangerous. Did you feel the same? It really is a gorgeous trail though
I'm not usually going more than 20, but the vehicles you're talking about sometime go way too fast. No problem, I'm bigger!
Do you know if there is any free camping on this route? Usually there is free camping, boon-docking, in National Forests.
Don't know. I'd recommend contacting the Forestry Service office in San Bernardino or Big Bear.
How many miles and whats the level of this trail.? I just bought a 4x4 and looking to hit beginner trails
Did you run the entire trail in trail in 2 wheel drive or did you need 4 wheel drive in some areas? I'm new to this and I want to hit some easy trails with my kids...
Depending on recent weather conditions, the trail changes. 4WD to be save, 2WD is probably fine if road is in good condition (not ruined by weather events).