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Yesterday I took a solo drive through John Bull east to west.
I attempted to enter John Bull from the left/center side of the entrance (most difficult, even though I knew it was not passable for me, I wanted to try anyway). Sure enough, I got stuck between three boulders and a hard place. First I high centered but I managed to reverse out...right onto a big ass rock that french-kissed my gas tank skid. I used the high-lift jack to jack up the wheels/vehicle and place large rocks under the wheels and managed to escape the gatekeeper. I decided to stick with the easy lines especially since I was alone.
When I reached the most difficult obstacle on John Bull, I took the line to the right. After a few different lines I managed to get through As I am exiting the obstacle my gas tank skid plate once again french-kissed a rock, this time on the passenger side crushing my exhaust pipe. Not feeling like jacking up the vehicle and stacking rocks, I used the winch and got myself out.
At the peak of John Bull I lit the grill and threw the pork chops on as it was time for lunch. To my surprise, it started pooring heavy rain drops and I was soaked in no time. I place the grill and chair under a tree and enjoyed the bbq.
For the rest of the way, John Bull became muddy and real wet and slippery (just the way I like it).
John Bull was real fun in the rain...very fun! Although I must say, I enjoy John Bull west to east because there is more uphill driving in that direction and more rocks to play on.
After John Bull I proceeded west on 3N16 to Dishpan Springs. Dishpan Springs took me 30 minutes to cross. Yesterday I realized that Dishpan is really a damn short trail with only one real obstacle. After I crossed Dishpan I hung out at Deep Creek for two hours but I had no luck catching fish.
DISCLAIMER: Offroading alone is a very dangerous thing to do especially on Most Difficult trails like John Bull where Tie rods are known to break and rocks & oil pans are known to mate. Knowing and accepting the dangers/risks, I took with me my spare parts/fluids/.45/extra water/skewers/extra propane/blanket/jacket and spices (salt,pepper,cumin,red pepper) incase I had to munch on Squirls for a few days and proceeded. I have been on John bull and Dishpan Springs more than a dozen times including in the dark so I felt pretty comfortable going alone. However, I would NEVER attempt to wheel a trail by-myself if it's my first time on that trail.
Blue Skys on 3N16
Thinking about which line to take...Decision Made
Poser Shot
Nice Picture Moment
Here come the clouds...
The main Obstacle - View From Outside
Line to the Right
Line to the Left...Decisions, Decisions
Sitting on gas tank skid and tail pipe right when I was almost out...Stuck!
Yesterday I took a solo drive through John Bull east to west.
I attempted to enter John Bull from the left/center side of the entrance (most difficult, even though I knew it was not passable for me, I wanted to try anyway). Sure enough, I got stuck between three boulders and a hard place. First I high centered but I managed to reverse out...right onto a big ass rock that french-kissed my gas tank skid. I used the high-lift jack to jack up the wheels/vehicle and place large rocks under the wheels and managed to escape the gatekeeper. I decided to stick with the easy lines especially since I was alone.
When I reached the most difficult obstacle on John Bull, I took the line to the right. After a few different lines I managed to get through As I am exiting the obstacle my gas tank skid plate once again french-kissed a rock, this time on the passenger side crushing my exhaust pipe. Not feeling like jacking up the vehicle and stacking rocks, I used the winch and got myself out.
At the peak of John Bull I lit the grill and threw the pork chops on as it was time for lunch. To my surprise, it started pooring heavy rain drops and I was soaked in no time. I place the grill and chair under a tree and enjoyed the bbq.
For the rest of the way, John Bull became muddy and real wet and slippery (just the way I like it).
John Bull was real fun in the rain...very fun! Although I must say, I enjoy John Bull west to east because there is more uphill driving in that direction and more rocks to play on.
After John Bull I proceeded west on 3N16 to Dishpan Springs. Dishpan Springs took me 30 minutes to cross. Yesterday I realized that Dishpan is really a damn short trail with only one real obstacle. After I crossed Dishpan I hung out at Deep Creek for two hours but I had no luck catching fish.
DISCLAIMER: Offroading alone is a very dangerous thing to do especially on Most Difficult trails like John Bull where Tie rods are known to break and rocks & oil pans are known to mate. Knowing and accepting the dangers/risks, I took with me my spare parts/fluids/.45/extra water/skewers/extra propane/blanket/jacket and spices (salt,pepper,cumin,red pepper) incase I had to munch on Squirls for a few days and proceeded. I have been on John bull and Dishpan Springs more than a dozen times including in the dark so I felt pretty comfortable going alone. However, I would NEVER attempt to wheel a trail by-myself if it's my first time on that trail.
Blue Skys on 3N16
Thinking about which line to take...Decision Made
Poser Shot
Nice Picture Moment
Here come the clouds...
The main Obstacle - View From Outside
Line to the Right
Line to the Left...Decisions, Decisions
Sitting on gas tank skid and tail pipe right when I was almost out...Stuck!
Glad you had a fun time.
, and having others along is a must
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