Trail Report: The M****** trail

[snydercj7]

Ok

So it probably is not new to a lot of you, but just had my first experience on Mottino yesterday. IT WAS AWESOME! Believe it was the first spot there is an option to go left "hard" or right "easier". This was where I acquired all my confidence for the rest of the trail. The first vehicle to go through on the left was not far enough over to the drivers side & had a bit of a time getting through. After seeing a couple more out of our group of about 12 make it I figured I at least had to try. The Jeep walked it like it wasn't a thing... YES! It was a really long day, the 4dr JK's had their work cut out for them. Only one tire was sacrificed, I believe an evap skid took a bit of abuse and had to be reattached, of course the sliders were really being worked also. What a great trip and a fantastic challenge.

[Mitch]

Always a fun trail!

[troyboy162]

great pics! its is a fun trail. im curious how it stack up to clawhammer. anyone know?

[Mitch]

If Mottino was uphill the whole way instead of flat ground it would be similar if I remember correctly.

[aw12345]

Clawhammer is a step up from Motino wash, still it's a really fun trail. Motino is a nice step up from Dishpan and John Bull. Clawhammer is a step up from Motino

[brokenujoint]

yep that is a fun trail. i was blindfolded when i was taken there so i couldnt remember where it is but i know i was left side and it was fun.

[spearheadbill]

We ran that trail yesterday about 2pm... didn't see another soul around. what time were you all there?

[NAILER341]

That is about as good as it gets in Big Bear area.
We must have been right behind you guys out there.
fun times eh' Billy?

[spearheadbill]

oops! friday we ran it....

[Dezertdog]

Hey Josh,
great pix.
Mottino is a fun trail. And I can make it through!
Maybe I can join you next time.

Scott

[snydercj7]

I think we start on Mottino around 11am.

Scott, you are the man! Just proves even more I drive a girl Jeep using deep gearing/ lockers to keep up with you. If some one gets another run planned up there I am ready to go when you are.

[MyBrokenJeep]

Mottino is definitely on my list of "To Do" trails!

[snydercj7]

These were sent to me today, figured they were worthy enough to post. This was the first section that built my confidence for the rest of the day.

[dirtman13]

That is one great trail. Thanks for sharing.

[Jeri Lyn]

I've not heard of that trail :/ Where is the trailhead?