Trail Report: Corral Canyon

[brokenujoint]

I havent gone to Corral Canyon since I did a Bronco Peak run several yrs ago and now that I live in San Diego and only about 30 miles from it I decided to go out and poke around.
It was chilly. I left with my top off and just a jacket. Mistake #1. After stopping a few miles before my exit I got a hot cup of coffee, some TP for my ear ache and a beanie. Onward!
After getting to Corral canyon I decided to play it safe and took the trail marked #11. It's rated moderate so it shouldnt be an issue, and it wasnt. It was pretty fun for what it was worth but I'm built for harder stuff. Being by myself I (with a lot of self control) kept myself from getting to deep because nights out here (if i broke down) get into the low 30's this time of yr..
After having my fun I ventured over to the start of bronco peak to get my a taste and backed out at the top of the 1st hill rethinking my self control and cold factor.
SOOO I left after about 3 hrs..
After I returned to the long paved road out I saw a nice little mud hole about 30 ft long and about 15 ft wide.. Cool. I'll wash my jeep down a lil. I start into it and I see that there's a sheet of ice over it about 2 inches thick. Cool. I go a lil farther and my jeep stalls from the resistance of the ice. Ok. 4 low. As I putt through it it gets deep fast.. Ok.. Its not muddy.. Just a water hole... 2/3 of the way through I guess others had gotten stuck and I dropped into their attempts at getting out. I dropped into their spin holes.. Now I'm freaking stuck... OK.. Turn on the ARB. turn the wheels and mash it, reverse, fwd, turn the wheels...... IM STUCK FOR REAL!!!!
SIGH... I look at the water.. I'm like the Titantic.. Icebergs everywhere. lol. I take off my pants and socks/shoes make a frown, climb onto my hood, plug in the winch remote,throw my phone to the bushs (gotta have a pic), unhook the line and JUMP IN... OMG!!!!! My balls went into my pelvis, and my toes went straight up in the air THIS IS COLD.. Luckily there was a tree near and I got myself free. Not before some woman drove by and stopped to look at me while in my boxer briefs with my balls tucked far away.
I always seem to get stuck at the most stupid spots..

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[Mitch]

Wow Kevin! That little putt putt took a bad turn. Glad you made it out ok. Ice cold water can have a bad effect on the body. Pictures didnt post though.

I hope you yelled at the lady in "George Castanza" fashion, "haven't you about shrinkage". Too funny

[Roger]

I can't see the photos either. Winches are wonderful!!

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[Guest]

I WAS IN THE POOL!!! LOL!!!

Glad you made it out. Can't see the pics, and would like to see them.....the jeep...nothing else....just the jeep!

HOOYAH!!!
Dan

[Guest]

you must have reposted seconds before I did. Got em now. yea, you were STUCK!!! YIKES!

[TipsE-Z]

Sounds like a very interesting day. Hope everything has warmed back up and dropped into place.

[Lumpy Grits]

OK, I'm going to say it.........
GOING OUT BUYYOUROWNSELF is less than smart!
This is coming from someone who has been Jeeping for over 40+ years.
Respectfully,
LG

[Roger]

We don't get much mud puddles to play in out here in the desert!

[brokenujoint]

guys, I didnt go out intending to hit a black diamond trail or a 4+.. I was out seeing sights and taking fire roads pretty much. I did stop at the ranger station and ask about fire warnings and that I'll be playing around 4 corners. I'm not 18, im 39. I've been a jeep owner and offroader for 21 yrs now. And yes Mr Lumpy is right, it's not wise to venture alone. I had my tools, my winch, my water, my full tummy, a spare, a cell, a cb, and only a few miles from the station.... Luckily however, the huge oak tree had my back and was with in winch line for my "a couple of inches deep" water trek.

[Mitch]

Kevin, sounds like you are well equiped. Some of my dozens of solo trips were my best ever trips. I always left word about where I was going, and was always prepared for an overnighter if needed :0

Peaceful and relaxing

[brokenujoint]

It was very relaxing actually. Ive been in San Diego for a yr now and havent taken the jeep out even once. It was nice to stretch her legs a lil and breath some clean air at 4,000 ft.

[JK08]

Man that would suck a little and looks a little cold too… I don’t have much in the way of friends with Jeeps that go out as much as I do. Out of the 4, one is in the middle of a build, one is broken, and one has bald tires and can’t afford to put the 35’s on it and the other works 3 weekends a month. So needless to say I usually roll alone. When I do hit the little stuff and so far have been lucky. Finally got my winch installed so feeling even better. Good luck on the next run.

[miguelitojeep97]

Hey man I know that area very well. I am in SD too and have been dying to get back up there. Last time up I got a little throttle happy and broke a rear D44 ring and pinion...

Any interest in heading back up maybe next weekend? Saturday morning?