Sherman Pass Jeep Trail and Monache Meadows. Difficult and Easy. California.

xonetruthcrewx · 07-02-2008

Here is the trail report form the run I had posted up here that no one came along for. Haha. This all went down June 14th and 15th. 1 Touareg, 1 FJ Cruiser, and 3 Jeeps. I had 32's on the Touareg, the FJ is quite built with 33's, 1 of the Jeeps was lifted with 33's, and the other 2 Jeeps were completely stock.

Sherman Pass Jeep Trail is rated difficult and Monache Meadows is rated easy. There were a total of 5 down trees blocking the trail on Sherman Pass, that was fun. Good thing for a couple axes and the winch on the FJ. Sherman Pass turned out to be hell for the Touareg while the stock Jeeps cruised through with their little 28's and no problems at all. That sucked. It was a long day for the Touareg on Sherman Pass.

After Sherman Pass we got back on the road and headed out towards Monache Meadows. A short drive to the trailhead and then another hour out to the camp spot. Its a rather easy trail with a few water crossings.

Onto the pics.

Sherman Pass Jeep Trail

xonetruthcrewx · 07-02-2008

Monache Meadows

Of course there is much more to see on these two trails than whats shown in the pics i posted. So if you want a very good chalenge for the Touareg, go hit up Sherman Pass. And for everyone, I highly recommend Monache Meadows. It is such a beautiful place that everyone should experience.

xonetruthcrewx · 07-02-2008

One last pic. A pic of myself that the Wife took while we were out cutting down a downed tree. I liked it and thought I would share. Werd.

Arkarch · 07-02-2008

Thanks for the TR. Looks like fun.

I thought you had air. Or am I just not seeing the lift?

Looks like a fire went through there.

xonetruthcrewx · 07-02-2008

Nope, no air. Its a base model V6. If I had air im sure it would have made things a little easier, but still, the trail was a huge challenge for the Touareg.

Yes, the McNally fire tore through that area back in July-August of 2002. Things are starting to turn green again though. You should head out that way sometime. You would definitely enjoy it.

**Vegas Matt** · 07-03-2008

Great stuff there! That looks like a pretty rocky area for sure. Not sure I want to subject the Nittos to that (oh, wait...

)

The greenery is great as well. Beats the crap out of our usual desert tan around here! May very well be worth checking out sometime...

Loving the shirt too!

Matt

Arkarch · 07-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by xonetruthcrewx

Nope, no air. Its a base model V6.

All the more props for doing that in a Steel. I know what thats like.

Callihan · 07-06-2008

Thanks for the pics looks like you'll had a blast.

imorgan · 07-07-2008

Nice pics. Looked like a blast.

bayoubengals · 07-18-2008

Can you get into any more detail about what made it so challenging for the Touareg and why the FJ and the Jeep did better.

Also have a few questions:
I'm guessing it was the lack of axle articulation resulting in less traction? I know Jeeps and FJs have us beat in that category.

Also I take it you were in low with the center locked?

It looks like you are sporting Nitto's, correct?

Was clearance or power an issue?

Did you air down?

I am very interested in taking mine offroad and am interested so see what aspect of the treg met its limits first.

07-02-2008	#1
xonetruthcrewx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	Sherman Pass Jeep Trail and Monache Meadows. Difficult and Easy. California. Here is the trail report form the run I had posted up here that no one came along for. Haha. This all went down June 14th and 15th. 1 Touareg, 1 FJ Cruiser, and 3 Jeeps. I had 32's on the Touareg, the FJ is quite built with 33's, 1 of the Jeeps was lifted with 33's, and the other 2 Jeeps were completely stock. Sherman Pass Jeep Trail is rated difficult and Monache Meadows is rated easy. There were a total of 5 down trees blocking the trail on Sherman Pass, that was fun. Good thing for a couple axes and the winch on the FJ. Sherman Pass turned out to be hell for the Touareg while the stock Jeeps cruised through with their little 28's and no problems at all. That sucked. It was a long day for the Touareg on Sherman Pass. After Sherman Pass we got back on the road and headed out towards Monache Meadows. A short drive to the trailhead and then another hour out to the camp spot. Its a rather easy trail with a few water crossings. Onto the pics. Sherman Pass Jeep Trail __________________ "Isnt it interesting that religious behavior is so close to being crazy that we cant tell them apart?"

07-02-2008	#2
xonetruthcrewx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	Monache Meadows Of course there is much more to see on these two trails than whats shown in the pics i posted. So if you want a very good chalenge for the Touareg, go hit up Sherman Pass. And for everyone, I highly recommend Monache Meadows. It is such a beautiful place that everyone should experience. __________________ "Isnt it interesting that religious behavior is so close to being crazy that we cant tell them apart?"

07-02-2008	#3
xonetruthcrewx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	One last pic. A pic of myself that the Wife took while we were out cutting down a downed tree. I liked it and thought I would share. Werd. __________________ "Isnt it interesting that religious behavior is so close to being crazy that we cant tell them apart?"

07-02-2008	#4
Arkarch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On the I-15 or I-10 Posts: 660 Images: 3	Thanks for the TR. Looks like fun. I thought you had air. Or am I just not seeing the lift? Looks like a fire went through there. __________________ 2006 V6 Colorado Red + roof rack + BFG 265/70/17's + VIAIR + Porsche Mats + Blitzsafe + antenna farm Ham Call KF6VOM - TS480 / High Sierra, 3 x Kenwood 74x Tribander, CB. http://www.mojaverats.com Photos Offroad - http://picasaweb.google.com/kf6vom Moab:Hells Revenge,Fins&Things,TowerArch,Klondike Bluffs,Porcupine; BigBear:GoldMtn,JacobyCyn,Clarks; Bishop:WhiteMtns,CoyoteFlats; Ouray:Engineers,Imogene,Corkscrew,California,Hurri cane,Cinnamon,GovernorsBasin; Vegas:Wheelers,PotatoRidge

07-02-2008	#5
xonetruthcrewx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	Nope, no air. Its a base model V6. If I had air im sure it would have made things a little easier, but still, the trail was a huge challenge for the Touareg. Yes, the McNally fire tore through that area back in July-August of 2002. Things are starting to turn green again though. You should head out that way sometime. You would definitely enjoy it. __________________ "Isnt it interesting that religious behavior is so close to being crazy that we cant tell them apart?"

07-03-2008	#6
Vegas Matt Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,164	Great stuff there! That looks like a pretty rocky area for sure. Not sure I want to subject the Nittos to that (oh, wait... ) The greenery is great as well. Beats the crap out of our usual desert tan around here! May very well be worth checking out sometime... Loving the shirt too! Matt __________________ 2005 V6, Shadow Blue/Kristal Grey, Package 1 (Xenons/Sound 1), self-installed OEM Hitch, BlitzSafe Aux Adapter "I live in an RV. If it breaks down, I'm home. 'When you moving?' 'When I get a new radiator hose.'" - Mitch Hedberg

07-06-2008	#8
Callihan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 215 Images: 4	Thanks for the pics looks like you'll had a blast. __________________ Reed Green 2005 V-6, DVD Nav, Four Zone,08 taillights, Monster mats, Sirus radio, Passport 8500 blue, Yakima bike rack, Ipod adabter, Blue tooth, and 22's.

07-07-2008	#9
imorgan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Marcos, Ca Posts: 470 Images: 13	Nice pics. Looked like a blast. __________________ "05" Blue Silver V8, Prem. Package, Stereo, Bixeon, Splash Gaurds. CargoMat, Full Mask, Llumar Window Tint, Monster Mats, OEM VW Tow Package.

07-18-2008	#10
bayoubengals Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	wha happened? Can you get into any more detail about what made it so challenging for the Touareg and why the FJ and the Jeep did better. Also have a few questions: I'm guessing it was the lack of axle articulation resulting in less traction? I know Jeeps and FJs have us beat in that category. Also I take it you were in low with the center locked? It looks like you are sporting Nitto's, correct? Was clearance or power an issue? Did you air down? I am very interested in taking mine offroad and am interested so see what aspect of the treg met its limits first. __________________ 2006 Touareg V8

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