Check out Papoose Flats S/E of Big Pine. Lots of cool rock formations and no one goes there. Then you are close to the North Pass of Saline Valley which is a pretty drive. Lots of trees and cool cabins & mine sites until you get to the valley floor. Hit the hot springs for a nice soak then exit through South Pass. You can turn East into DV or West to Olancha and Hwy 395.
@@onememories8523 Super easy. Its a little rocky (small rocks/shale 2/10) from the hwy to the pine trees. Once through the trees there is one narrow section ( F250 4 door fullsize-the dogs are horrible rock spotters) that is slightly technical 3/10). Once you are up on the plateau its a two-track from the West side through the South side and almost to the East. Think of a clock face. The loop (maybe 6-8 miles??)gets rocky again at about 5 o'oclock position through about 1-2 o'clock. There is a steep bypass at about 5 o'oclock that winds up and reconnects at about 2-3 o'oclock. Most of the rock formations are in the S/W part of the bowl shaped plateau. You will see a couple of side roads where there is good camping in the trees and views of 395 South of Big Pine. On the South end of the plateau there is a road that cuts down Mazorka (sp) Canyon down to Independence near the dump & county jail. I have NOT been there for about 10 years. One thing I loved about the trails is they change after every rain. I would definitly recommend this and Coyote Flats. Check out Google Earth.
😲😲😲😲 Why hasnt your channel blown up yet!!!! Im going to make a prediction tonight, by end of 2024, you will hit 100,000 subscriber's! If my memory serves me right, you were closer to 5,000 last week, no? Am i wrong, or did you jump 1000 over the last week? Yes, those are infact Aspens 👍 Ah man, imagine the life those cowboys are living! So envious! This is truly the most beautiful place youve filmed! Im in awe by the beauty! It looks like a gateway to heaven. Thank you, Jonny! What content do i want to see? I think my desire to watch almost every video in one week answers that question. You have it, buddy! Youre the real deal! 💯 Brother!!!! Woooooow!!!! That is off the hook!!!! Those cowbows live out there!!!!! Im so blown away!!!!! Abundance of blessings to you, Jonny!!!!! This one has given me soooooo much inspiration!!!!! And I would venture to say, this one was also a gift from God to you!!!!! Magical 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve only been posting weekly for just over one year. Jumped 1K in last week. This is my favorite place I’ve filmed also. I tried to go back by myself the other week but the snow was too deep to go alone.
Ran up that trail in my heavy ass Tacoma with 34’s before I did my regear. No problem whatsoever in low range, it just scooted right up. 4Low is your friend, my friend, save that transmission!
Awesome trip! I looked around there once last year but didn't see that trail. Looks like a return visit is required! I don't know if anything is available for a Toyota transmission but I added a deeper sump finned aluminum trans pan on my Chevy tow vehicle with an external trans cooler. Towing my trailer on the hottest days up the steepest inclines and the hottest the trans got was 210 degrees. Once I get to a flat area, it literally goes down below a hundred degrees. Kudos to a friend who owned a trans shop and did all the custom work for me.
Thanks for all the great content. I would definitely plan a road trip, if and when you decide to do a meetup! My 2018 Taco is ready for her first real adventure.
Camping at its best.], scenery out of this world, drone footage epic the Tacoma is a beast. That is flippen steep trail. Yes, agree not all always goes as plan but that make overlanding so special.The mountains wow thanks for sharing greetings from South Africa
Awesome video again, 🤘! Did that trail 2 years ago on a 4 day solo trip. Found the trail by accident. I wish I had a drone at that time. Also hiked the bristlecone trail. Need to explore that area again. I just finished a 5 day solo trip in the Trona-Death Valley area. My inclinometer was hitting past 30 degrees on the dash on some areas. Way more steeper than that trail for sure.
@@jonnytacooutdoors Check out South Park Canyon/Pleasant Canyon road in Death Valley. There should be some videos here in youtube. Beautiful views on this route. And clean and usable cabins along the route you can use.
I agree 95% adventuring. Just keep some "how to" videos on stuff like On x, and Giai GPS and other hacks. I'm taking notes and will hit the trail on a limited basis in 2024. Cheers!
Johnny, man I love your videos. I’m in So. Cal and you are giving me so many options for places I want to go. I’m a little more limited as far as how far out I can go because I’m in a Tesla Model Y but currently building it for overlanding etc. I just did a lift kit with Method Wheels and BFG K02’s with much more to come. It’s got about 10” of ground clearance and I figure it will be every bit as capable if not more so than a lifted Subaru. Once I have more stuff put together to be ready for back woods camping I’d totally be down for going out with you sometime if you’re ever up for it. Keep up the great work.
our 86 nissan's weber did Not like that road to the Patriarch grove at all but we made it/barely// after that wow you get into some wild stuff!! so green out there! nice jacket i have the cold weather gortex myself. hope the people find the camera bag, you did your best/ what a trip, so many awesome views. This is why Roxana and i have the computer hooked up to the big screen, stellar video thanks for sharing
Great video, glad you made it through safely. Thank you for staying true to what makes you happy and why you dedicate your time and energy in putting together these videos. Happy holidays.
I'm no expert in the matter, but with the larger tires on your rig and the added weight from your gear, it sounds like your truck is a prime candidate for a re-gear. Long sustained climbs with the larger tires is asking a lot of the transmission. Enjoyed the video. Eastern Sierras is a special place.
Never go above 230 degrees on trans temperature. Change out that fluid as soon as you get home or you will have burnished trans parts and burnt oil..cheap insurance and easy to do so don't wait. Your videos are rock solid !!!
Great video man! You should get into fly fishing those spots by the streams look fishy. Keep up the great adventure content! Safe travels 🇨🇦🤙🏾 ps. Has anyone told you, you look like Bruce Willis!
Ran this trial in September with a group of friends. We just found a random trail while in the area. 1st gen Toyota sequoia, 80 series Land Cruiser, and a wj. We all didn’t expect the climb to be that intense. For sure a 4lo. Gotta run 1st or 2nd gear to get the clutch fan spinning quicker to help move more air. That’s a big reason why your temps were so high.
@@jonnytacooutdoors I’m carrying easily 650 lbs on a rig over the back axle with almost 300k miles on 35s with stock gearing so I was for sure lugging the transmission even in low range. Less weight in the 80 for sure, but the wj definitely had some heft in the back end too
@@jonnytacooutdoors of course! New subscriber! Content was great, drone footage was top notch and liked how you didn’t call out exactly where you are camping. The general area is known, but the little spots people need to try to adventure and find themselves!
Haha Jonny Ramen is fair. I will bring tacos back to the channel sometime this year. The content is stacked and lots of cool videos are coming. I edit non stop it feels like. Hope you enjoy the videos.
If you haven’t already, I’d invest in an aftermarket transmission cooler. Cheap(ish) insurance for transmission longevity. Slow climes in 4WD and lack of airflow are a bad combo.
Great video brother! Just curious what size tires and gear ratio are you running? I understand you’re carrying extra weight that might be contributing to the excessive heat on your transmission
Mooooo 🐮 I definitely would keep that area a secret especially for the ranchers sake, the peace, and the beauty. I appreciate and respect those CZcams creators who don’t give away their GPS information and do not put the area in their video tittle. Thanks for not doing it or getting paid by those who want it. 🏕️
Where can I find that nice oversized beanie you wear?
Hey most of the stuff you see in my videos can be found on my website JonnyTacoOutdoors.com
And great adventure
Thanks for watching I post videos every Sunday at 6p.m.
Yes, those are aspen trees. And, I can’t believe you found lots of water and the camera.
Thanks for watching. Where you tuning in from.
Check out Papoose Flats S/E of Big Pine. Lots of cool rock formations and no one goes there. Then you are close to the North Pass of Saline Valley which is a pretty drive. Lots of trees and cool cabins & mine sites until you get to the valley floor. Hit the hot springs for a nice soak then exit through South Pass. You can turn East into DV or West to Olancha and Hwy 395.
Thanks! I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching.
How long is the trail and how would rate the trail ?
@@onememories8523 Super easy. Its a little rocky (small rocks/shale 2/10) from the hwy to the pine trees. Once through the trees there is one narrow section ( F250 4 door fullsize-the dogs are horrible rock spotters) that is slightly technical 3/10). Once you are up on the plateau its a two-track from the West side through the South side and almost to the East. Think of a clock face. The loop (maybe 6-8 miles??)gets rocky again at about 5 o'oclock position through about 1-2 o'clock. There is a steep bypass at about 5 o'oclock that winds up and reconnects at about 2-3 o'oclock. Most of the rock formations are in the S/W part of the bowl shaped plateau. You will see a couple of side roads where there is good camping in the trees and views of 395 South of Big Pine. On the South end of the plateau there is a road that cuts down Mazorka (sp) Canyon down to Independence near the dump & county jail. I have NOT been there for about 10 years. One thing I loved about the trails is they change after every rain. I would definitly recommend this and Coyote Flats. Check out Google Earth.
@@erickaesman4001 Perfect ! What a detail response. Thank you so much! Def going to check it out soon!
Awesome video brotha. Eastern Sierra mountains is such special place😍
Thanks for watching !
😲😲😲😲
Why hasnt your channel blown up yet!!!!
Im going to make a prediction tonight, by end of 2024, you will hit 100,000 subscriber's!
If my memory serves me right, you were closer to 5,000 last week, no? Am i wrong, or did you jump 1000 over the last week?
Yes, those are infact Aspens 👍
Ah man, imagine the life those cowboys are living! So envious!
This is truly the most beautiful place youve filmed! Im in awe by the beauty! It looks like a gateway to heaven.
Thank you, Jonny!
What content do i want to see? I think my desire to watch almost every video in one week answers that question. You have it, buddy! Youre the real deal! 💯
Brother!!!! Woooooow!!!! That is off the hook!!!! Those cowbows live out there!!!!! Im so blown away!!!!!
Abundance of blessings to you, Jonny!!!!! This one has given me soooooo much inspiration!!!!! And I would venture to say, this one was also a gift from God to you!!!!!
Magical 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve only been posting weekly for just over one year.
Jumped 1K in last week.
This is my favorite place I’ve filmed also. I tried to go back by myself the other week but the snow was too deep to go alone.
Ran up that trail in my heavy ass Tacoma with 34’s before I did my regear. No problem whatsoever in low range, it just scooted right up. 4Low is your friend, my friend, save that transmission!
Thanks for watching
Awesome trip! I looked around there once last year but didn't see that trail. Looks like a return visit is required!
I don't know if anything is available for a Toyota transmission but I added a deeper sump finned aluminum trans pan on my Chevy tow vehicle with an external trans cooler. Towing my trailer on the hottest days up the steepest inclines and the hottest the trans got was 210 degrees. Once I get to a flat area, it literally goes down below a hundred degrees. Kudos to a friend who owned a trans shop and did all the custom work for me.
Bigger cooler to make up for the extra weight
Thanks for all the great content. I would definitely plan a road trip, if and when you decide to do a meetup! My 2018 Taco is ready for her first real adventure.
Thanks for tuning in. Going to do a couple meetups next year.
You did this trail by yourself?! Pretty ballz! Nice video. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching Andy
Camping at its best.], scenery out of this world, drone footage epic the Tacoma is a beast. That is flippen steep trail. Yes, agree not all always goes as plan but that make overlanding so special.The mountains wow thanks for sharing greetings from South Africa
Thanks for coming back to watch another one👊🏻😎
Awesome video again, 🤘! Did that trail 2 years ago on a 4 day solo trip. Found the trail by accident. I wish I had a drone at that time. Also hiked the bristlecone trail. Need to explore that area again. I just finished a 5 day solo trip in the Trona-Death Valley area. My inclinometer was hitting past 30 degrees on the dash on some areas. Way more steeper than that trail for sure.
Hey thanks so much for watching!
@@jonnytacooutdoors Check out South Park Canyon/Pleasant Canyon road in Death Valley. There should be some videos here in youtube. Beautiful views on this route. And clean and usable cabins along the route you can use.
Awesome place & thx for the ride there
Thanks for watching
Definitely down for a subscriber camp session, I'm also in socal 🤘😎 love your adventures, bro!
Let’s plan it for mid 2024. Thanks for watching.
Adventure content is the best content
Agreed! Not a big fan of review videos.
Beautiful place!
Sure was. Thanks for watching
rad video jonny! i really enjoyed this one. keep em coming!
Let’s camp nice to meet you
I agree 95% adventuring. Just keep some "how to" videos on stuff like On x, and Giai GPS and other hacks. I'm taking notes and will hit the trail on a limited basis in 2024. Cheers!
Thanks for the feedback. Love to hear it. Thanks also for watching. I appreciate you, cheers 2024!!
Yes, those trees were quaking aspen since I didn't see anyone else id'ing them for you.
Thanks lol
nice/ i was looking to see if anyone else knew: i could tell they were aspens but unsure of the "quaking" part
Johnny, man I love your videos. I’m in So. Cal and you are giving me so many options for places I want to go. I’m a little more limited as far as how far out I can go because I’m in a Tesla Model Y but currently building it for overlanding etc. I just did a lift kit with Method Wheels and BFG K02’s with much more to come. It’s got about 10” of ground clearance and I figure it will be every bit as capable if not more so than a lifted Subaru. Once I have more stuff put together to be ready for back woods camping I’d totally be down for going out with you sometime if you’re ever up for it. Keep up the great work.
Hey thanks so much! Make sure to tune in Sunday at 6pm. The video is really cool. 😎
our 86 nissan's weber did Not like that road to the Patriarch grove at all but we made it/barely// after that wow you get into some wild stuff!! so green out there! nice jacket i have the cold weather gortex myself. hope the people find the camera bag, you did your best/ what a trip, so many awesome views. This is why Roxana and i have the computer hooked up to the big screen, stellar video thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for watching
Stunning area. Thank you for sharing!👍
Thanks so much for watching I post videos every Sunday at 6 PM. Come hang out.👊🏻
Great video, glad you made it through safely. Thank you for staying true to what makes you happy and why you dedicate your time and energy in putting together these videos. Happy holidays.
Manny thanks for watching
I'm no expert in the matter, but with the larger tires on your rig and the added weight from your gear, it sounds like your truck is a prime candidate for a re-gear. Long sustained climbs with the larger tires is asking a lot of the transmission. Enjoyed the video. Eastern Sierras is a special place.
I’m re geared. Thanks for watching,
The content is great. I think showcasing lesser known areas like this is really cool. Excellent drone footage as well. Just keep doing what you like .
Thanks
Never go above 230 degrees on trans temperature. Change out that fluid as soon as you get home or you will have burnished trans parts and burnt oil..cheap insurance and easy to do so don't wait. Your videos are rock solid !!!
Thanks for watching
This is your best video - EVER! Nicely done bro! 👊🏼
Thanks man!
What a great adventure, beautiful place you picked this time… Let’s meet up!
Let’s plan a subscriber meet up trip.
Love watching your videos…is so relaxing 🤙
Thanks so much! Come hang Sunday at 6pm😎
Wow, gorgeous film. Love the atmosphere and editing in this one. Phenomenal cinematography my friend
Thanks so much! CZcams taught! 😎
Dude that looked pretty epic. I love rivers snaking through valleys like that and the rock formations were sweet as well
Yes man this place is seriously insane. you I and Greg should hit this place in feb
I'm down for a meet up!! Gonna need advanced notice though, coming from LA (Louisiana) LOL. Great Video!!
That sound be super rad!
Love it man! I hope the roads are open when I go there. 😊 -Bruce Perral
Should be not sure what they do up there during winter
Cow poo dont stink.. 😅 great video
Come to colorado do the black bear trail. Itll tighten some butt checks
The poop stank
Really want to do Colorado
Great video man! You should get into fly fishing those spots by the streams look fishy. Keep up the great adventure content! Safe travels 🇨🇦🤙🏾 ps. Has anyone told you, you look like Bruce Willis!
Thanks so much for watching.
That’s a first for Bruce Willis. I’m definitely losing the hair like Bruce Willis.
Excellent video, one of your best overall and you have provided some awesome videos!
Let’s do that winter camping trip💯👍
Thanks Jeff! Winter trip is going down
Your content is excellent! Would love to have a meet up and camp. We open to host the meet up at our ranch.
Thank you so much I appreciate that. Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram or email me and we can connect.
Definitely interested in a camping meetup 👍🏻
Going to do a couple of them in 2024.
lol “you guessed it, Ramen!”
Great video dude. Good music and edits!
Haha I’m so boring.
Thanks so much for watching.
Best video yet!! you are getting so much better at edditing, it is so awesome to watch
Thanks man! Appreciate it. Thanks so much for tuning in and watch my video. I appreciate you.🙏🏼
Awesome bud, you have a great channel for sure..
Thanks so much
Ran this trial in September with a group of friends. We just found a random trail while in the area. 1st gen Toyota sequoia, 80 series Land Cruiser, and a wj. We all didn’t expect the climb to be that intense. For sure a 4lo. Gotta run 1st or 2nd gear to get the clutch fan spinning quicker to help move more air. That’s a big reason why your temps were so high.
I was in first or second gear. Did any of your rigs have 1000lbs of weight in the back?
@@jonnytacooutdoors I’m carrying easily 650 lbs on a rig over the back axle with almost 300k miles on 35s with stock gearing so I was for sure lugging the transmission even in low range.
Less weight in the 80 for sure, but the wj definitely had some heft in the back end too
@@adambrown7741 thanks for watching
@@jonnytacooutdoors of course! New subscriber! Content was great, drone footage was top notch and liked how you didn’t call out exactly where you are camping. The general area is known, but the little spots people need to try to adventure and find themselves!
@@adambrown7741 one hundred percent agree
Like you adventure content! Keep it going!!
Thanks so much
Such a nice place
It was kind blowing
I definitely enjoy your content! Mooo!!
Mooooooo thanks for watching I post videos every Sunday at 6pm. 😎👊🏻🌮
Great video Johnny
Thanks so much
Great content but do you ever make tacos? 🌮
Maybe Johnny Ramen 🍲😊
Haha Jonny Ramen is fair. I will bring tacos back to the channel sometime this year. The content is stacked and lots of cool videos are coming. I edit non stop it feels like. Hope you enjoy the videos.
Excellent
Thank you
Apple valley
Rad! I’m here in so cal also!
get yourself some mox motors wipers
What are thoseeeeeeeeee
🙌 another classic
Thanks for tuning in brother.
If you haven’t already, I’d invest in an aftermarket transmission cooler. Cheap(ish) insurance for transmission longevity. Slow climes in 4WD and lack of airflow are a bad combo.
It’s a great idea. I need to look back into it.
I wanna go!!!
I wanna go back
Moo. 🐮 another great vid. 👍🏻
Haha those dang cows I had to wear ear plugs.
Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate you.
That ramen though ❤
I know I know it’s all I eat camping lol
another cool vids sir!! care to share the coordinates? thanks
Thanks for watching. I do not share coordinates.
🔥 bro
Thanks man
Awesome video, im down for an outdoor meet, a newbie here.
Let’s set it up
lol drove up the silver canyon trail in a rental wrangler on All Season tires… ‘twas easy peasy. What is up with the taco tranny!?
No way super rad.
👍👍👍👍👍
Hope you’re well 🙂
would you mind sharing the coordinates of the alabama hills like area?
I don’t share locations
Great video brother! Just curious what size tires and gear ratio are you running? I understand you’re carrying extra weight that might be contributing to the excessive heat on your transmission
35” tires 4.88 gears. Most def the weight 1000lbs out back
@@jonnytacooutdoors nice! That should be more than adequate.
Have you considered a patreon where you post some GPS tracks? I would be interested. Great video, wish I had the time to do what you do!
I’ve considering patreon but I’m not sure if at my subscriber count I’m game yet
Your best video yet!! I sure wish the cowboys would suggest you interview them. Sounds like a great story.
I didn’t want to bother them.
dam were you in 4Lo?
Yessir
XmrstinkyX - that you!?
Dude!!
my man! BH@@jonnytacooutdoors
💯
Thanks for watching
Nice vid as always. Were you not in 4lo for that climb? Seems like you shouldn’t have had overheating issues…
Sure was
Thanks for watching
What gauge are you using to track your tranny temps? I love that area and coyote flats on the others side of the 395.
Ultra Gauge
@@jonnytacooutdoors thanks bud! I had one on my 2nd Gen but couldn’t remember for the life of me what it was called.
Is it harder on trips like this to pack foods like chicken and steak because theres no fridge or is it possible?
Totally possible!! just bring a cooler 😎
Bruther take me yea?
Let’s go back
Stock gearing?
Not stock
Did you check the SD card on that drone?
What for
@@jonnytacooutdoors for clues. It could have belonged to Potato Jet or Casey Neistat.🤔
@@robv8504 I’ll never know
Don’t go solo next time, let’s get stuck together 😂
🫶🏻
We need to plan a nor cal trip
@@jonnytacooutdoors I’m down, let me know when
Mooooo 🐮 I definitely would keep that area a secret especially for the ranchers sake, the peace, and the beauty. I appreciate and respect those CZcams creators who don’t give away their GPS information and do not put the area in their video tittle. Thanks for not doing it or getting paid by those who want it. 🏕️
Thanks for watching & yeah I don’t share locations if someone wants to find them they can though