About us
This Meetup group is for those who enjoy riding Side-by-Sides (UTV's) in the desert and mountains of Southern California.
This meetup will host both day trips and multi-day camping and riding trips. We also host occasional rides in Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Rides are rated as intermediate with some upper intermediate sections. We are all about enjoying the BLM and Forest Service trails. We don't ride especially fast, and we stay on open trails.
So, if you enjoy the beauty of our great country and want to see areas that cannot be accessed from the highway, join us for a future ride. We are a family friendly group, so kids and dogs are welcome. Members are welcome from all of Southern California. If you have any questions, reach out to me by email [barrymfriedman@gmail.com](mailto:barrymfriedman@gmail.com)
Upcoming events
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Shaver Lake
Tamarack Sno Park, 41387 Tollhouse Rd, Shaver Lake, CA, USWe will spend 3 days exploring the trails around Shaver Lake.
The road up to Shaver Lake is a narrow 2 lane road that will turn into a wide 4-lane highway then back into a two-way road as you get near the lake. We will stage behind the Tamarack Sno Park.
You will turn right off Tollhouse Road and then exit out the back of the Sno-Park onto Rock Creek Road. There is a large Group Camping site approx. 3 miles down Rock Creek Road. I will post signs toward the campsite.
If you want to see some photos of the area, checkout my website using this link: Shaver Lake OHV Photos.
19 attendees
Pahrump / Red Rock Canyon Nevada
Preferred RV Resort, 1801 Crawford Way, Pahrump, NV, USWe will be exploring the trails above Pahrump Nevada in the Mt. Charleston / Spring Mountain Recreation Area.
Because the temperature will be hot down in the desert, We will be staying at an RV park so that you can run the air conditioner if needed without the generator. We will most likely stay at the Preferred RV Resort since they are close to the trails and have a Holiday Inn Express and Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino next door for those that don't have and RV or Trailer. You can park your SxS in a spot used by another Meetup member.
The average summer temperature in the Mt. Charleston / Spring Mountain Recreation area is 75 degrees. Most trails once we enter the mountains are between 6,000 and 8,000 feet.
Meetup Liability Disclaimer: The sole function of the organizers in this group is to arrange the theme and time of the event. Each person (including guest members) who signs up "yes" for an event is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for an event organized by this group, you and your guest(s) are acknowledging that you are all aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any event and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge this Meetup group & its organizers from and against any and all liability arising from you and your guest(s) participation in any of the group events. Each member of this group is responsible for ensuring that any and all guests they bring to an event have read this Liability Disclaimer and acknowledge it also.
23 attendees
Mammoth Camp-n-Ride
Glass Creek Campground, Mammoth Lakes, CA, USGlass Creek is a first come first serve campground, no reservations and no hookups. You can fill your water tanks at the Crestview Rest Stop, which is halfway between Highway 203 and Glass Creek Rd, or at the Mammoth Community water district office just off 395 on Highway 203.
We will host group rides on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Mammoth Water District is located at 1315 Meridian Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 - (37.64163, -118.94597).
If you choose a large campsite, please consider leaving room for an additional RV since we now have 30 rigs that have RSVP'd, and they only have 50 spots. Many of these spots can accommodate two rigs and they also have a group site, so if you have a couple friends joining you, try and grab the group site. The camp host can point you to its location.
If you camp at a location other than Glass Creek, please plan to be at my site by 8AM for the drivers meeting. Gas is available at the Shell Station located off highway 395 and the June Lake loop. The GPX file above includes a direct offroad route to the gas station as well and all the scheduled rides. I have posted a picture of my RV in the photos below. Most likely I will be camping over the bridge which has larger sites.
We will visit the Crowley Columns and the Geological Hot Springs one day. We will ride from Glass Creek to Laurel Lakes and Lookout Mountain. We will visit June, Grant, and Mono lakes.
We will also plan a ride to the Bodie Ghost Town. This is a long 120 mile round trip with no fuel stops so if you plan to join us, bring some extra fuel.
Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.
By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.
34 attendees
Past events
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