2WD Tacoma Adventure - Monache Meadows - How to get into and where to camp

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  • #monachemeadow #overlanding #offroading #2wdtacoma
    On a Memorial Day weekend, we decided to do a bit of camping/ off roading/ overlanding into a well know meadow in the Eastern Sierra, Monache Meadows. I've been researching this area for over a year and been wanting to go there on 3 different occasions but never quite work out. Glad I was able to check this trail off my list and see why it's such a cool area for many people.
    In this video, I break down the coordinates to get into the meadows, section of the trail that might be a big complicated for 2WDs and area that area good for camping.
    Hope you find this video educational.
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  • @gladegoodrich2297
    @gladegoodrich2297 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2 hour miserable jeep ride in 1964.
    Beautiful place 60 years ago!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I imagined this place was a gem years ago.

  • @jamesavila562
    @jamesavila562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video-Family and friends outing.

  • @archstanton3636
    @archstanton3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the best intel of any MM vids I have seen.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks...that was the main reason I made the video. I was so confused about the area even when watching all the other MM video. Glad this help you out.

  • @carlosg3320
    @carlosg3320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Elite footage. Keep them coming. Subscribed.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro! Ill make sure to keep up the great content.

  • @thatportlandguy8593
    @thatportlandguy8593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love you showing off what 2WD can do. So many 4x4 guys are totally ignorant to the fact that 95% of trails can be handled with 2WD and the right tires. I'm not saying 4WD isn't superior, of course it is...but to totally discount 2WD rigs with the right equipment and good drivers is plain stupid. I'm consistently surprised what my 2WD ranger with BFG AT's can do.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man..I totally agree. I see so many 4x4 in my area and all their suspension, tires are super clean and no pinstripes. It's obviously that they don't take it out for what it's suppose to be doing which is off-roading. Yea, some good tires and a good driver makes a HUGE different. Keep exploring brother!

  • @jgpainting8815
    @jgpainting8815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make the best Vids! And music choices are awesome!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro!

    • @kronos880
      @kronos880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      bar is set low for you

  • @crisdavid803
    @crisdavid803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Underrated channel! Always at it with the content 🤙🏻

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bro, definitely try to keep up the quality content

    • @kronos880
      @kronos880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dood he asses out

  • @thecarlitashow4397
    @thecarlitashow4397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this place seems so under rated jesus. nice vid bro

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, it's so beautiful, hard to find places like this anymore

  • @MikeMacias
    @MikeMacias 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Looking forward to part 2.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro...working on part 2 atm...definitely more fun in part 2 haha

    • @kronos880
      @kronos880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      more crap?

  • @JesseRizo
    @JesseRizo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video man :)

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man...you should check this area out.

  • @ponce1521
    @ponce1521 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!! Your content is top notch. Would you say this trail is wide enough for something like a 2500 or Raptor?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think the trail into it yes...but towards the end where the camping areas are it can be quite tight

    • @ponce1521
      @ponce1521 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Michael_Tran gotcha! I noticed that. Its the same trail out.?

  • @danalim9670
    @danalim9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You for showing the more technical spots😇👍🇺🇸

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome..hopefully it was helpful

    • @danalim9670
      @danalim9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael_Tran yes, very much😇 I'm a 2wd person also, the only thing I've got going for me are my 4.33 gears

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danalim9670 Nice? Nitro gear?

    • @danalim9670
      @danalim9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael_Tran no, just a bone stock Gen 1 Frontier😅

    • @danalim9670
      @danalim9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For years i always wondered why i was dusting F150s from a stop

  • @davidleanos8978
    @davidleanos8978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice place 🔥

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely a cool area to explore, highly recommend it.

  • @sierraramblers7600
    @sierraramblers7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice Video man.
    If you catch a trout and you're not going to cook it up. keep it wet. letting them flop around on the grass like that he ain't going to make it.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks...fish was fine

    • @sierraramblers7600
      @sierraramblers7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael_Tran Trout have a slime layer that protect them from bacteria and fungal infections. Little dude is fine now but down the line improper handling just leads to a slow death. Towards the end of the season you'll see a lot of dead mishandled fish. Not trying to harp just the more you know kind of deal.

    • @dcasarez87
      @dcasarez87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, please handle the fish safely please! Especially these wild golden trout with smaller populations :)

    • @rpvphlee
      @rpvphlee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always wet hands b4 handling the fish. Thank you for great video!

    • @rononthewater1523
      @rononthewater1523 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael_Tran no it wasn't

  • @rylee2004
    @rylee2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video Michael. What GPS maps are you using? I've been using Google maps. I want to expand my options. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks...ive always use Gaia gps and both with google when I needed.

    • @rylee2004
      @rylee2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael_Tran cool thanks buddy. Ill check it out

  • @MrMyTye
    @MrMyTye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad i found your channel. Subscribed. Looking to do this on Father's day weekend. Hoping it's not too crowded. Running leveled F150 4x4 offroad. Any fishing tips or how to avoid the crowd?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support man. Ill be an awesome adventure. If you look on the video, it shows area that aren't too crowded. I just use some flys for the fish...honestly they are pretty small size, so any flys will do

  • @jhp022382
    @jhp022382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed! When did it open last year? I'm also planning a trip to Monache Meadows this memorial day weekend but a google search says it generally opens around mid-June.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bro...it's actually open the beginning of May. Some of my friends was there last weekend. Im actually gonna be there Memorial Day weekend as well. If you see a blue Tacoma come say hi haha

  • @PinPeatHD
    @PinPeatHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome rig! Love out door. Do you need to air down go there bro ? We want to go there but not sure exact route. Thanks bro! Love your videos! Drive safe!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man, yea I recommend airing down for this trail. It's overall an easy trail but theres some big rock and sandy section. If you follow the route on the video, you will be fine. Thanks for the support bro!

  • @daveybernard1056
    @daveybernard1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:59 beautiful golden

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree, such a cool looking fish

  • @ralphalcaraz2975
    @ralphalcaraz2975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long does it take from the HWY to the back?

  • @sergioerroa163
    @sergioerroa163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you think my little 4-cylinder Tacoma would make it up there two-wheel drive

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not sure about going back up, I had to really step on my gas at the loose dirt, rutted section to get momentum. Theres tons of guys that will help out if you get stuck though

    • @sergioerroa163
      @sergioerroa163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Michael for responding really love your videos

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sergioerroa163 Thanks for the support man!

  • @nickitalia96
    @nickitalia96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think a stock 4x4 4runner can make it?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, it's not a problem for 4x4

  • @gabrielalizarraga1765
    @gabrielalizarraga1765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed! I have a Tacoma ‘21 4x4 all stock including the tires. How will it do on this trail?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro! You should be fine...couple areas with rocks but if you take it slow you should be fine. I saw a stock Tacoma 2wd slowly making it way back and was fine.

  • @gmjsomeone54
    @gmjsomeone54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's your MPG in the taco with this set up?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kinda suck haha...around 15-18mpg at the moment.

    • @gmjsomeone54
      @gmjsomeone54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael_Tran thats what I get in my bone stock 2017 4x4 V6 TRD Sport Taco. Although it'll shoot to an easy 27 on the highway only

  • @scottmayfield1
    @scottmayfield1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which mapping program did you use for this??

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use a few to research but Gaia gps is my go to when on the trail

  • @gmjsomeone54
    @gmjsomeone54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whats with the clunker wheres that NEW sexy blueish ranger in one of your last videos?? 🙂

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That clunker is awesome haha...it has some awesome suspension, turbo charge and diesel. The new ranger will be joining soon haha

    • @gmjsomeone54
      @gmjsomeone54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael_Tran just playin around the clunker is cool too 😂

  • @juancabrera7752
    @juancabrera7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey dude..have you ever been to the lake mathews area in riverside ca? its just 10 minutes from my house but i dont want to go there not knowing if i can get stuck. i drive a 2wd silverado no diff locks.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man...no never been. I have to look that up. Is there a trail out there or just a lake to fish?

    • @juancabrera7752
      @juancabrera7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey michael tran. are you from the area? do you ride if so can you let me know of some place close to home?

    • @juancabrera7752
      @juancabrera7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael_Tran apparently its an off road site. A couple of my friends have been there before. They say it’s a good site to ride. But i guess it’s not legal yet i se a bunch on people going. I was just asking him to see if he’s been there. I’m still going to try and go this weekend. I stay off of Madison and the 91. You want to come down there with me to explore?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juancabrera7752 I have to do a bit research on it...if it's an ohv trail, would love to see it one day.

  • @maomaniarocks
    @maomaniarocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those camp site first come first serve?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its dispersed, so no reservation and yes first come first serve.

    • @maomaniarocks
      @maomaniarocks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael_Tran thx

  • @michaelguzman1286
    @michaelguzman1286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you use for your maps?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I usually use google map, but been using a lot more of Gaia since I can download the map and don't need signal plus it shows a lot more offshoots in the area.

    • @kronos880
      @kronos880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael_Tran for fux sakes

  • @vincecage69
    @vincecage69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you know of a place in the IE to get an arb locker installed?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately no

    • @DomingoGaona
      @DomingoGaona 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hit up Premiere West Gears in Riverside. If they don’t, they’ll for sure be able to recommend a shop. Let me know how it goes.

  • @kronos880
    @kronos880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    most pathetic catch and release ever. sploring? for fux?! go home

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoy the content...more to come. Not going home anytime soon