Sure brings back memories. Lived in SB for 25 years. Did this route in about a dozen different motorcycles and vehicles starting about 35 years ago now.
I woke up to that gorgeous view every single day for almost a decade. It is absolutely amazing at night when the atmosphere is perfectly clear. I lived at the very end of West Camino Cielo where the pavement ends by the gun range. We lived completely off grid with a wind machine and solar panels and a solar powered hot tub and in the earlier days we grew a lot of great weed! The weather up there is extremely gnarly to live in year-round. Gnarly winds and gnarly bugs and an amazing amount of rain in winter. On a heavy winter we had 82 inches of rain up there where Santa Barbara only got about 30. Rode my motorcycle and mountain bike out to Reagan's ranch at Refugio Road many times. Loved playing around out there. The G in Refugio is pronounced with an H. Thanks for the fun video! That was great.
Next time you do the trail, you should head out towards Buellton at the fork at the end instead of going to the beach. Its the best section of the drive. Not technical at all but the tree cover is awesome!
Drove it last Saturday with crazy marine fog that’s been rolling in. Most beautiful view to see when it’s completely clear and sunny out on one side and the clouds sitting below on the other. Really is the road in the sky “Camino Cielo”
Great video. Done this ride in our XJ, JK but not in our WJ yet. Even in the snow. You can actually take this all the way to Santa Ynez if you like a challenge. Had to clear a fallen tree across the road last time. Cheers!
This vid was one suggested by UA-cam, what a find! I’m in Ventura and sooo tired of watching with envy as all these off roaders play around in Sand Hallow, Moab, etc. I’ve been part of a local 4x4 club but their runs are all Mojave based, which is fun, but I had no idea there were some trails MUCH closer by. I’ve got a stock Gladiator Rubicon I’m looking to get out in the dirt, now I have a trail to hit, thanks!
So this was my 2nd video of yours , very cool view on the mountains and to finish it up at the beach was the icing on the cake, ALOHA from Hawaii 🤙🏾 Maui strong 💪🏽.
One of the most beautiful drives I've done, but I haven't done the whole trail. I went up to where the radio towers are at and then turned back like 2-3 yrs ago. I think the rest of the trail was closed towards Refugio. It's a pretty easy trail for the most part. I did it in my 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD. I wanna go back and camp up there for a night or two. I also have AT tires now too. Nice Jeep btw. I want to get an FJ Cruiser for my next vehicle.
The WJ with Quadra drive is a Vera lock system. The rear works perfect it’s the front that needs a locker but because it’s all time 4 wheel I can’t put one in with out changing the axel.. anyway… I have climbed everything I have attempted… the front slips but! it seems to get me up where I wanna go! Cheers! Thanks for watching!
And once you are out there on that dirt road you can camp anywhere and no one will bother you. Unless you run into some drunks who like to shoot out their window while they are driving. And I lived up there so that does happen! 😂
Some friends/coworkers and I would go up there every wed after work. Absolutely love that trail, the beauty and good times had are some of my fondest memories! And that techy section you took is pretty challenging 🤘😁 Are there still sections that are ropped off? (That just need to be dragged out with a winch 😂)
Yeah it’s a . 04 limited 4.7 Quadra drive , with 247 transfer case . All Iron Rock 4 inch lift . With adjustable control arms all around plus a lot of trimming to fit 33 inch mud terrain tires I’m gonna do a walk around sooner or later, I get a lot of requests for that but I keep going on adventures! 😁🤟
@@wjoverland5109 100% match. Right now I’m on 2.5” puck lift which is how it came when I bought it. Had a rebuilt engine dropped in last year and next move it sending it to the transmission shop next week. I’ll be building this for another year or two just like you did. Just Empty Every Pocket :)
@@wjoverland5109 Quadra drive seems to be doing well for you but I could see getting a rear locker for the really tough stuff. I don’t expect to be doing anything beyond a fire road for the next year.
@@joejimenez8068 the trail we were on is called west Camino Ceilo . It has several off shoots with no names… and to get there you take 101 to the 154 it’s close to the top on the left hand side…
Very cool, I live near by and didn’t know about this road. Is it wide enough to easily fit full size trucks? I tried several trails at Rock Front Ranch and most were too narrow due to the overgrown brush. How long does it take to complete the trail? Do you have to come out the same way or does it drop you out somewhere?
Go up highway 154 out of Santa Barbara and you will make a left on West Camino Cielo. At the gun range the pavement ends. The road used to be wide open all the way to Refugio, and there you can go down to Highway 101 or you can make a right down the backside and end up in the Santa Ynez valley. But I don't know if they are open anymore after the storms.
Naw we kinda just do our own thing. But as the channel grows I’m gonna get some trips together for subscribers . Who want get out and do a little wheeling maybe start a little small community there..
@@wjoverland5109oh man why am I just now being recommended this channel. I’m in Goleta and will am currently saving for an off road vehicle, probably going to be another year but I’d love to join you guys .
Sure brings back memories. Lived in SB for 25 years. Did this route in about a dozen different motorcycles and vehicles starting about 35 years ago now.
Yeah that’s a great local place to go with amazing views
You do a really good job shooting with that phone, nice work! Thanks for taking us along... :)
Thank you 😊
I woke up to that gorgeous view every single day for almost a decade. It is absolutely amazing at night when the atmosphere is perfectly clear. I lived at the very end of West Camino Cielo where the pavement ends by the gun range. We lived completely off grid with a wind machine and solar panels and a solar powered hot tub and in the earlier days we grew a lot of great weed! The weather up there is extremely gnarly to live in year-round. Gnarly winds and gnarly bugs and an amazing amount of rain in winter. On a heavy winter we had 82 inches of rain up there where Santa Barbara only got about 30. Rode my motorcycle and mountain bike out to Reagan's ranch at Refugio Road many times. Loved playing around out there. The G in Refugio is pronounced with an H. Thanks for the fun video! That was great.
Awesome. Sounds like a great place to live!
Next time you do the trail, you should head out towards Buellton at the fork at the end instead of going to the beach. Its the best section of the drive. Not technical at all but the tree cover is awesome!
Copy that plus it will be something new!
Amazing adventure will have to try this trail in our WJ. Stay safe and keep exploring
Drove it last Saturday with crazy marine fog that’s been rolling in.
Most beautiful view to see when it’s completely clear and sunny out on one side and the clouds sitting below on the other. Really is the road in the sky “Camino Cielo”
Be careful people,lots of rangers that give hefty tickets out there
Beautiful, great episode!
Love your channel! For two reasons, 1- the great trips, beautiful views and the overall co tent. 2- WJ'S RULE!!!!!!!
Thank you! I really appreciate that .. I’m having a great time during this whole process!
Great video. Done this ride in our XJ, JK but not in our WJ yet. Even in the snow. You can actually take this all the way to Santa Ynez if you like a challenge. Had to clear a fallen tree across the road last time. Cheers!
yes! I plan to explore everything up there. thanks for watching!
This vid was one suggested by UA-cam, what a find! I’m in Ventura and sooo tired of watching with envy as all these off roaders play around in Sand Hallow, Moab, etc.
I’ve been part of a local 4x4 club but their runs are all Mojave based, which is fun, but I had no idea there were some trails MUCH closer by. I’ve got a stock Gladiator Rubicon I’m looking to get out in the dirt, now I have a trail to hit, thanks!
Nice! There’s a bunch of stuff not to far from home here. Thanks for watching!
I like the shots of the underside of jeep as you drive along!
I do to! I’m always looking for another angle.
Damn space chili!!!
So this was my 2nd video of yours , very cool view on the mountains and to finish it up at the beach was the icing on the cake, ALOHA from Hawaii 🤙🏾 Maui strong 💪🏽.
Ya! Thank you! That’s one of our favorite beaches here in California! ALOHA!
One of the most beautiful drives I've done, but I haven't done the whole trail. I went up to where the radio towers are at and then turned back like 2-3 yrs ago. I think the rest of the trail was closed towards Refugio. It's a pretty easy trail for the most part. I did it in my 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD. I wanna go back and camp up there for a night or two. I also have AT tires now too. Nice Jeep btw. I want to get an FJ Cruiser for my next vehicle.
Ya it would be a fun trip to camp there ! The trail is not hard but the side shoots can get hairy.
Nice WJ. You might want to consider adding lockers for your differentials or at least for the back one.
The WJ with Quadra drive is a Vera lock system. The rear works perfect it’s the front that needs a locker but because it’s all time 4 wheel I can’t put one in with out changing the axel.. anyway… I have climbed everything I have attempted… the front slips but! it seems to get me up where I wanna go! Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Subscribed! Nice adventure. I have an 04 Overland WJ. I’m in San Diego. Would love to check that trail out!
Ya! you can Overland there! Also there is some challenging stuff if you choose to but you don't have to... plus the views! 👌
And once you are out there on that dirt road you can camp anywhere and no one will bother you. Unless you run into some drunks who like to shoot out their window while they are driving. And I lived up there so that does happen! 😂
Some friends/coworkers and I would go up there every wed after work. Absolutely love that trail, the beauty and good times had are some of my fondest memories! And that techy section you took is pretty challenging 🤘😁 Are there still sections that are ropped off? (That just need to be dragged out with a winch 😂)
I didn't see anything roped off but I didn't do every offshoot.
thanks for checking out the channel! 🤟
Great rig ! Basically the set up I’m looking to do on my 01. Which transfer case do you have?
Sounds like the V8 as well
Yeah it’s a . 04 limited 4.7 Quadra drive , with 247 transfer case . All Iron Rock 4 inch lift . With adjustable control arms all around plus a lot of trimming to fit 33 inch mud terrain tires
I’m gonna do a walk around sooner or later, I get a lot of requests for that but I keep going on adventures! 😁🤟
@@wjoverland5109 100% match. Right now I’m on 2.5” puck lift which is how it came when I bought it. Had a rebuilt engine dropped in last year and next move it sending it to the transmission shop next week. I’ll be building this for another year or two just like you did.
Just Empty Every Pocket :)
@@wjoverland5109 Quadra drive seems to be doing well for you but I could see getting a rear locker for the really tough stuff. I don’t expect to be doing anything beyond a fire road for the next year.
What is the name od the trail and how do you get there thank you for your video
@@joejimenez8068 the trail we were on is called west Camino Ceilo . It has several off shoots with no names… and to get there you take 101 to the 154 it’s close to the top on the left hand side…
Great video! Question: Do you think that a F350 can make that trail?
Yes not a problem, however there are lots of off shoots I wouldn’t recommend in a full size truck.
@@wjoverland5109 I’ll stick to the main trail.
@@wjoverland5109 thank you for confirming!
Very cool, I live near by and didn’t know about this road. Is it wide enough to easily fit full size trucks? I tried several trails at Rock Front Ranch and most were too narrow due to the overgrown brush.
How long does it take to complete the trail? Do you have to come out the same way or does it drop you out somewhere?
Mostly it’s a fire road, full size trucks no problem. You can go all the way through or you can go out and back .. I’m guessing it’s about 12 miles.
I noticed your rear sway bar disconnects. How do you manage the rear swaybar when detached?
Usually I just disconnect one side and push the disconnected side forward out of the way and it seems to stay .
We all know you hit the power line…🥸
😎😏
How can I find this trail on google maps?
Go up highway 154 out of Santa Barbara and you will make a left on West Camino Cielo. At the gun range the pavement ends. The road used to be wide open all the way to Refugio, and there you can go down to Highway 101 or you can make a right down the backside and end up in the Santa Ynez valley. But I don't know if they are open anymore after the storms.
@@boblatkey7160 appreciate it man, thank you
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Dang.. that happened to me a few times!
You a member any socal groups.
Naw we kinda just do our own thing. But as the channel grows I’m gonna get some trips together for subscribers . Who want get out and do a little wheeling maybe start a little small community there..
@@wjoverland5109oh man why am I just now being recommended this channel. I’m in Goleta and will am currently saving for an off road vehicle, probably going to be another year but I’d love to join you guys .
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Thanks for checking out the channel! Someday I plan to do a big ride with subscribers. Plan something fun!
Cheers