I’m glad you mentioned the spare tire being mandatory. I was wondering why you were packing it. With your setup very slim chance of that failing to the point you couldn’t fix it or limp off the trail.
GOOD GRIEF!!! SO MANY PEOPLE!!! WAAYYY BACK in about 1976 we used to dual sport all around that area, base camp was Jackson Meadow Reservoir. I still have the old maps from the 1950's. Some trails/roads not shown on maps today. Did similar exploring out of French Meadows Reservoir 1973-1975. I imagine some roads might be paved by now. Or closed due to bad folks tearing it up.
My dad and I trailered my 97 TJ out to CA in 2005. We ran the Rubicon trail Friday and the Fordyce Creek trail on Saturday. I was on 35-inch Nitto Terra Grapplers that they stopped making for 15-inch wheels. Ran my D30/D35 with 27-spline Detroit Lockers and amazingly didn’t break. They winched me up Hill 3, but I drove everything else. Do they still have the sets of rollers to drive on/off to verify that you have lockers?
The beginning of the trail isn’t too bad, but from the Committee Crossing on is pretty hardcore. Going during Sierra Trek is your best bet since they do trail maintenance and have people to help you.
We are coming from Ontario Canada to run the rubicon and if things go well would also like to run Fordyce. My question is if the water is to high could we run it backwards until we get to the high water? If yes how far would we get, winch hill?
Yes you can run it from Meadow Lake down below Winch Hill 3 to Committee Crossing and back. Given the winter we had I think that is a better choice than trying to cross the water.
Thanks for your opinions. I love rock “crawling” and “racing” but the rev limiter pinging , rock bouncing , loud music and trail distraction needs to stay in the designated Off-road parks.
You show a wayalife video when you talk about parties and people ruining the trail. What specifically has their group done to do trail damage?? I've never seen them do anything to damage trails or illegal off trail activity.
This is entirely my fault. I didn’t have footage of irresponsible behavior so the producer just grabbed footage of people on Fordyce. I apologize, I have never seen Wayalife damage a trail either.
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Beautiful video that perfectly describes a trail that has been near and dear to my heart for many years.
I appreciate everything being done to keep Fordyce open. Good stuff 👏👍
It is definitely a gem of a trail!
Very impressed with your Tracker, it looks to be perfectly setup for this type of wheeling! Great video, someday I will visit this trail
Harry that rig is so neat! I used to scoff at Trackers now I know better 🤣
"We all know bouncing is catastrophic to axles"! Gosh, what a beautiful trail. Great stuff, please keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words Shawn!
It's cool how the Tracker and Amigo look so similar.
Yeah I think it is that triangular shaped B pillar.
Great job on the video and telling some history about the trail and event. Some of the music brought back memories of watching CHIPS 😂👏👏
So cool to watch that Tracker work.
I can’t take credit for that, Jesse Haines is a true wizard when it comes to suspension.
Nice video. Winch hill 5 is the one that got me. Had to take the bypass. 🤷🏼♂️ Maybe next time. 🤞🏼
Thank you for helping show such an awesome trail
Well done Harry. Always fun. It’s on the LIST
What else is on the list?
I’m glad you mentioned the spare tire being mandatory. I was wondering why you were packing it. With your setup very slim chance of that failing to the point you couldn’t fix it or limp off the trail.
Wow this trail is no joke
Nice video, Harry!
Great video looking forward to going there sometime
First time seeing the Tracker in action. Great video!
And maybe the last time now that I sold it!
GOOD GRIEF!!! SO MANY PEOPLE!!!
WAAYYY BACK in about 1976 we used to dual sport all around that area, base camp was Jackson Meadow Reservoir.
I still have the old maps from the 1950's. Some trails/roads not shown on maps today.
Did similar exploring out of French Meadows Reservoir 1973-1975.
I imagine some roads might be paved by now. Or closed due to bad folks tearing it up.
Great vid and info
My dad and I trailered my 97 TJ out to CA in 2005. We ran the Rubicon trail Friday and the Fordyce Creek trail on Saturday. I was on 35-inch Nitto Terra Grapplers that they stopped making for 15-inch wheels. Ran my D30/D35 with 27-spline Detroit Lockers and amazingly didn’t break. They winched me up Hill 3, but I drove everything else. Do they still have the sets of rollers to drive on/off to verify that you have lockers?
The tech inspection is not nearly as thorough these days!
Thanks Harry and Mike. What type of rig do you need to run Fordyce without extreme carnage? Is Fordyce reserved for hardcore crawlers?
The beginning of the trail isn’t too bad, but from the Committee Crossing on is pretty hardcore. Going during Sierra Trek is your best bet since they do trail maintenance and have people to help you.
We are coming from Ontario Canada to run the rubicon and if things go well would also like to run Fordyce. My question is if the water is to high could we run it backwards until we get to the high water? If yes how far would we get, winch hill?
Yes you can run it from Meadow Lake down below Winch Hill 3 to Committee Crossing and back. Given the winter we had I think that is a better choice than trying to cross the water.
Damn those Xterra guys. 😂
Thanks for your opinions. I love rock “crawling” and “racing” but the rev limiter pinging , rock bouncing , loud music and trail distraction needs to stay in the designated Off-road parks.
You show a wayalife video when you talk about parties and people ruining the trail. What specifically has their group done to do trail damage?? I've never seen them do anything to damage trails or illegal off trail activity.
This is entirely my fault. I didn’t have footage of irresponsible behavior so the producer just grabbed footage of people on Fordyce. I apologize, I have never seen Wayalife damage a trail either.
What time of the year is this event
It is in August each year.
@@HarrySituations thanks looks awesome
Nice RoadTrip Thank you for sharing this awesome video.
Appreciated with your effort in making video!
Wish to see your process of being an elite youtube
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Ummm concerned that you used my video without my permission… Feel free to contact me.
Hahah someone's butthurt