2WD Tacoma Adventure - Monache Meadows - How to get into and where to camp

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On a Memorial Day weekend, we decided to do a bit of camping/ off roading/ overlanding into a well know meadow in the Eastern Sierra, Monache Meadows. I've been researching this area for over a year and been wanting to go there on 3 different occasions but never quite work out. Glad I was able to check this trail off my list and see why it's such a cool area for many people.
In this video, I break down the coordinates to get into the meadows, section of the trail that might be a big complicated for 2WDs and area that area good for camping.
Hope you find this video educational.
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[@ponce1521]

Great video!! Your content is top notch. Would you say this trail is wide enough for something like a 2500 or Raptor?

[@Michael_Tran]

I think the trail into it yes...but towards the end where the camping areas are it can be quite tight

[@ponce1521]

@@Michael_Tran gotcha! I noticed that. Its the same trail out.?

[@gladegoodrich2297]

2 hour miserable jeep ride in 1964. Beautiful place 60 years ago!

[@Michael_Tran]

I imagined this place was a gem years ago.

[@jamesavila562]

Nice video-Family and friends outing.

[@archstanton3636]

Thanks for the best intel of any MM vids I have seen.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks...that was the main reason I made the video. I was so confused about the area even when watching all the other MM video. Glad this help you out.

[@carlosg3320]

Elite footage. Keep them coming. Subscribed.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro! Ill make sure to keep up the great content.

[@JesseRizo]

Great video man :)

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man...you should check this area out.

[@thecarlitashow4397]

this place seems so under rated jesus. nice vid bro

[@Michael_Tran]

I agree, it's so beautiful, hard to find places like this anymore

[@crisdavid803]

Underrated channel! Always at it with the content 🤙🏻

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro, definitely try to keep up the quality content

[@kronos880]

dood he asses out

[@jgpainting8815]

You make the best Vids! And music choices are awesome!

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro!

[@kronos880]

bar is set low for you

[@thatportlandguy8593]

I love you showing off what 2WD can do. So many 4x4 guys are totally ignorant to the fact that 95% of trails can be handled with 2WD and the right tires. I'm not saying 4WD isn't superior, of course it is...but to totally discount 2WD rigs with the right equipment and good drivers is plain stupid. I'm consistently surprised what my 2WD ranger with BFG AT's can do.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man..I totally agree. I see so many 4x4 in my area and all their suspension, tires are super clean and no pinstripes. It's obviously that they don't take it out for what it's suppose to be doing which is off-roading. Yea, some good tires and a good driver makes a HUGE different. Keep exploring brother!

[@MikeMacias]

Great video. Looking forward to part 2.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro...working on part 2 atm...definitely more fun in part 2 haha

[@kronos880]

more crap?

[@danalim9670]

Thank You for showing the more technical spots😇👍🇺🇸

[@Michael_Tran]

You're welcome..hopefully it was helpful

[@danalim9670]

@@Michael_Tran yes, very much😇 I'm a 2wd person also, the only thing I've got going for me are my 4.33 gears

[@Michael_Tran]

@@danalim9670 Nice? Nitro gear?

[@danalim9670]

@@Michael_Tran no, just a bone stock Gen 1 Frontier😅

[@danalim9670]

For years i always wondered why i was dusting F150s from a stop

[@ralphalcaraz2975]

How long does it take from the HWY to the back?

[@sierraramblers7600]

Nice Video man. If you catch a trout and you're not going to cook it up. keep it wet. letting them flop around on the grass like that he ain't going to make it.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks...fish was fine

[@sierraramblers7600]

@@Michael_Tran Trout have a slime layer that protect them from bacteria and fungal infections. Little dude is fine now but down the line improper handling just leads to a slow death. Towards the end of the season you'll see a lot of dead mishandled fish. Not trying to harp just the more you know kind of deal.

[@dcasarez87]

Yes, please handle the fish safely please! Especially these wild golden trout with smaller populations :)

[@rpvphlee]

Always wet hands b4 handling the fish. Thank you for great video!

[@rononthewater1523]

@@Michael_Tran no it wasn't

[@davidleanos8978]

Nice place 🔥

[@Michael_Tran]

Definitely a cool area to explore, highly recommend it.

[@rylee2004]

Nice video Michael. What GPS maps are you using? I've been using Google maps. I want to expand my options. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks...ive always use Gaia gps and both with google when I needed.

[@rylee2004]

@@Michael_Tran cool thanks buddy. Ill check it out

[@scottmayfield1]

Which mapping program did you use for this??

[@Michael_Tran]

I use a few to research but Gaia gps is my go to when on the trail

[@PinPeatHD]

Awesome rig! Love out door. Do you need to air down go there bro ? We want to go there but not sure exact route. Thanks bro! Love your videos! Drive safe!

[@Michael_Tran]

Hey man, yea I recommend airing down for this trail. It's overall an easy trail but theres some big rock and sandy section. If you follow the route on the video, you will be fine. Thanks for the support bro!

[@daveybernard1056]

9:59 beautiful golden

[@Michael_Tran]

agree, such a cool looking fish

[@MrMyTye]

Glad i found your channel. Subscribed. Looking to do this on Father's day weekend. Hoping it's not too crowded. Running leveled F150 4x4 offroad. Any fishing tips or how to avoid the crowd?

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks for the support man. Ill be an awesome adventure. If you look on the video, it shows area that aren't too crowded. I just use some flys for the fish...honestly they are pretty small size, so any flys will do

[@jhp022382]

Subscribed! When did it open last year? I'm also planning a trip to Monache Meadows this memorial day weekend but a google search says it generally opens around mid-June.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro...it's actually open the beginning of May. Some of my friends was there last weekend. Im actually gonna be there Memorial Day weekend as well. If you see a blue Tacoma come say hi haha

[@gabrielalizarraga1765]

Subscribed! I have a Tacoma ‘21 4x4 all stock including the tires. How will it do on this trail?

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks bro! You should be fine...couple areas with rocks but if you take it slow you should be fine. I saw a stock Tacoma 2wd slowly making it way back and was fine.

[@sergioerroa163]

Do you think my little 4-cylinder Tacoma would make it up there two-wheel drive

[@Michael_Tran]

Not sure about going back up, I had to really step on my gas at the loose dirt, rutted section to get momentum. Theres tons of guys that will help out if you get stuck though

[@sergioerroa163]

Thanks Michael for responding really love your videos

[@Michael_Tran]

@@sergioerroa163 Thanks for the support man!

[@nickitalia96]

Do you think a stock 4x4 4runner can make it?

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, it's not a problem for 4x4

[@gmjsomeone54]

Whats with the clunker wheres that NEW sexy blueish ranger in one of your last videos?? 🙂

[@Michael_Tran]

That clunker is awesome haha...it has some awesome suspension, turbo charge and diesel. The new ranger will be joining soon haha

[@gmjsomeone54]

@@Michael_Tran just playin around the clunker is cool too 😂

[@gmjsomeone54]

What's your MPG in the taco with this set up?

[@Michael_Tran]

Kinda suck haha...around 15-18mpg at the moment.

[@gmjsomeone54]

@@Michael_Tran thats what I get in my bone stock 2017 4x4 V6 TRD Sport Taco. Although it'll shoot to an easy 27 on the highway only

[@juancabrera7752]

hey dude..have you ever been to the lake mathews area in riverside ca? its just 10 minutes from my house but i dont want to go there not knowing if i can get stuck. i drive a 2wd silverado no diff locks.

[@Michael_Tran]

Hey man...no never been. I have to look that up. Is there a trail out there or just a lake to fish?

[@juancabrera7752]

hey michael tran. are you from the area? do you ride if so can you let me know of some place close to home?

[@juancabrera7752]

@@Michael_Tran apparently its an off road site. A couple of my friends have been there before. They say it’s a good site to ride. But i guess it’s not legal yet i se a bunch on people going. I was just asking him to see if he’s been there. I’m still going to try and go this weekend. I stay off of Madison and the 91. You want to come down there with me to explore?

[@Michael_Tran]

@@juancabrera7752 I have to do a bit research on it...if it's an ohv trail, would love to see it one day.

[@maomaniarocks]

those camp site first come first serve?

[@Michael_Tran]

Its dispersed, so no reservation and yes first come first serve.

[@maomaniarocks]

@@Michael_Tran thx

[@vincecage69]

Would you know of a place in the IE to get an arb locker installed?

[@Michael_Tran]

Unfortunately no

[@DomingoGaona]

Hit up Premiere West Gears in Riverside. If they don’t, they’ll for sure be able to recommend a shop. Let me know how it goes.

[@kronos880]

most pathetic catch and release ever. sploring? for fux?! go home

[@Michael_Tran]

Glad you enjoy the content...more to come. Not going home anytime soon

[@michaelguzman1286]

What do you use for your maps?

[@Michael_Tran]

I usually use google map, but been using a lot more of Gaia since I can download the map and don't need signal plus it shows a lot more offshoots in the area.

[@kronos880]

@@Michael_Tran for fux sakes