Easy Off Roading in California: Red Canyon Jeep Trail to The Abandoned Railroad Bridge

This is a full guided trail review of Red Canyon Jeep Trail (SR2013) from Interstate 10 near Desert Center to the abandoned Eagle Mountain Mine railroad trestle bridge on The Bradshaw Trail. In this fully-guided trail review we show you all of the rough spots along Red Canyon Jeep trail and The Bradshaw Trail down to the abandoned bridge so you know exactly what you will encounter if you drive this trail.
You can download the free .GPX file for your GPS at our website, here:
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[@rael6_4wd]

I’ve been off roading for 30 years. The days of climbing things simply to see if I can are behind me. I still enjoy a technical trail, but I enjoy just getting out there the most. I appreciate your videos very much, and hope to check some of these areas out in person before the summer is over. I wish this had been available when I was getting started. Thanks for everything you do. OIIIIIIIO

[@WFORacer]

My son just got a Tacoma 4WD perfect run for him to get his wheels dirty. Keep these videos up, many thanks.

[@RobDTom]

One of my very first trips in my new Jeep was a big run you did on this trail. Great memories. Been back a few times since then. It’s a really a nice trail

[@applesbighatranch6906]

Outstanding tour of an easy, scenic trail (I love the Mojave) and with an interesting terminus. Seems as if you've made this vid years ago just for me, your favorite viewer, and his full-ziz'd Ferd towing a tiny, and I mean "tiny", Tiny, trailer. Muchas Gracias!

[@nidiavega1504]

Good to know about to his video ...for my 2000 Toyota 4Runner 2wd 3RZ 2.7 L. 4 cilynder ... super awesome thanks!

[@germansotomayor5586]

Haha 😂 Absolutely agree its funny because i have the very same 4runner model!

[@DayTripAdventure]

Thanks for the guide! I appreciate these type off videos. Kind of like you said. I like knowing what I'm getting into before I go.

[@ryandee234]

Thanks for this great trail review, nicely done!

[@nathanaelszafranski3952]

This was a pleasant rundown. Commentary was relevant to the purpose and reminders of novice vs experience without disparaging the noobs is welcome. I live to the North, and do not see myself getting down that far, but it was a nice review all the same.

[@darylwhetstone3959]

Did that in 2018 with you guys on "the last bridge run" ride. 133 jeeps and a couple of trucks I think is what was there. Had a fantastic time with you. 🖐

[@760desertrydersoffroad3]

Great video cant wait to try this trail

[@mr.bluegrass9723]

great ride . great job on your part of explaining all the ins and outs thank you

[@PeterVenkman760]

Love your videos and they keep me motivated. Been 4x4ing my whole life. Love it!

[@stweasel]

I need to get out to the bridge before they dismantle it. Thanks for the videos!

[@cblondesreport]

Can't wait to join you guys !!! I am in Redondo and have been following your channel for a while. Got my 2door Jeep on Memorial Day Weekend and I am ready to explore. I did subscribe to your notification just now. Love your videos, Rock On !!! :-)

[@bchin324]

Thank you for this video.

[@FLCLnaota]

Thanks for another great vid! More trails for me to explore! It's more about getting out in nature then how hard or easy the trail is.

[@Trd2020]

Wish you did more off road trails especially here in SoCal

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You can download the FREE .GPX file of Red Canyon to the abandoned bridge for your GPS at our website here: www.notarubicon.com/red-canyon-jeep-trail-sr2013-to-the-abandoned-railroad-bridge-on-the-bradshaw-trail/

[@jadr5989]

Thank you for the extra comments on whether full size trucks can get through some of these trails. I have a full size truck with 35" tires ("4x4", with only a rear autolocker) and I want to start getting out to some easy trails with the family, but don't want to get half way and have to turn around due to not fitting through a tight spot or something where I'd have clearance issues. If I'm being honest, I also watch for close vegetation along the sides to see how much damage my paint will take (I know there will be some regardless), since my truck is my daily and is not dedicated for offroading. Your videos are very helpful.

[@originaloffical]

Went through there today, it's pretty tight in sections and a few pretty tight sharp off camber turns cliffside. Def more jeep trail, was in a Landcrusier and pinstriped the heck on the passenger side

[@jamesstein5952]

Tks enjoy you comments as a heads up on what to expect on trails.

[@mitchellhennings493]

You gotta be close to me I'm running a white ZR2 and on the trails every weekend did gold crown last Saturday and did Burns canyon Sunday hope to run into on the trail happy motoring

[@Chris-ro8ft]

Can’t wait to go… Oct 20201

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

Yes, if it doesn’t span all or most of the low it’s a trestle.

[@RichardGetzPhotography]

This is great, thanks! Just got my first jeep and looking for easy trails. Do you have a video that goes over all the necessities of off-roading? Air-down so I'll need to air-up which implies I'll need a compressor with me Do I need to be in 4WL or 2WD for this type of trail? "First Day with Your Jeep - Terms Onboarding"

[@robfrasier9412]

When is your next beginners run and how do you sign up? We just got a new Jeep and have been watching your videos. Much appreciated👍 We did 3N16 from Green Valley to Big Bear last weekend and loved it!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

We have not yet scheduled our next run - We're waiting for the plague to end and for the temps to cool down.. You can sign up for email notification of the next run here: www.notarubicon.com/eventreg/

[@Ventcompanyvideos]

Hey, seriously good production value and humor on the bayofeng vids. Just 1 question. Could I charge this trail in my 94 Toyota pickup 2wd. It’s got a fair amount of clearance, and I have lots of experience off road. Thanks

[@gman4229]

just got my 4wd ram 1500 not raised jet ,but would like to try this trail some time

[@GarrettPod]

How would you recommend getting back after you get to the bridge? The same way you came? Or a different way?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

We usually go back the way we came in.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

I prefer this trail the opposite way to the Colorado River!

[@ciscocalderon5436]

Awesome. How do you get there from Salton Sea?

[@andymunoz5789]

Can you take trailer with quads through there?? To ride? Maybe stop,camp,ride??

[@scottpenrod5386]

Enjoyed the video man. What modal Garmin dash cam you running in your Jeep?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Funny you should ask! Watch -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWKah2h3rLCknMk

[@cambamb80]

I have a 2wd Ram 1500 with 35" Toyo A/T3's ! You think ide be able to make it out to the bridge??

[@MrRoughknuckles]

dang those roads bounced me from her to kingdom come, then I accidentally went out the bombing range 2 jet fighters did a flyover of me 5 minutes later and I said whoops!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

haha! "accidentally" !

[@stevetabor4447]

Definitely cool area great info was searching google earth waste piles possible mines an came across this 34 00’4”N -115 42’ 20” W you would be able to tell if you as always be safe

[@maxwellvargas163]

Do you think a 06 Mountaineer could do this trail? All wheel drive

[@slightlynuts]

~13:15 - "I know it doesn't look steep on video." It looks steep on the video.

[@jfamfour]

Hello. You mention doing group runs on the video. I am a new Jeep owner and would love to get involved in a trail run.

[@mwanny6850]

I am looking for a powerful tire inflator. May I ask you what brand and version of your tire inflator to air up your tires? Do you recommend the brand? Thanks in advance for your response.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Watch this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXNgoN4pJWNeqM

[@brianosborn53]

How long dose that trip take at that speeds?

[@FaFTriggaVince]

Is this a trail a Crosstrek can do? I'm about to pull the trigger on one, and gonna give it a minor lift, skid plates and new wheels and tires as the first mods.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

it depends on the driver's skill level, but we have seen less equipped vehicles on this trail.

[@andoniades]

I did it with a '14 CX5. I slapped on some all terrains and had fun!

[@Autophysn]

Have you guys ever seen Ford Excursions through there?

[@zacharychamberlain4189]

Can i do it my Tacoma TRD sport with an LSD in the rear? Its a prerunner model, so it's rear wheel drive.

[@TheNotaRubicon]

We've had lesser vehicles make it, but it really depends on the skills of the driver.

[@zacharychamberlain4189]

@@TheNotaRubicon thanks for letting me know. it's easy to miss judge steepness and how the surface behaves in a video. I'm considering this trail for part of route back to OKC from long beach. I'll be visiting Joshua tree as well while I'm out there

[@yasminmaestro1533]

Are you running 4high on this trail?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I think we were in 2WD all day.. Might have had to drop into 4LO one or two times on the steep hills.

[@TheHitSquadOffroad]

Are these gpx files able to be downloaded to Gaia?

[@TheNotaRubicon]

.GPX is the standard GPS system file format. Any good GPS or GPS app should be able to import this file format.

[@TheHitSquadOffroad]

@@TheNotaRubicon got it. I'm looking forward to doing this one.

[@RobDTom]

Yep. I’ve used them on my GAIA app. Great resource from Randy!

[@Yopops215]

Guess where i just pulled my truck out of the mud today 🙃

[@TheNotaRubicon]

That place is as dry as a bone! Where did you find mud?!

[@Yopops215]

@@TheNotaRubicon go past the abandoned trail bridge going west a couple miles, following the railroad. I crossed the cochella canal and kept following it till i hit the dry lake bed bellow rancho dos palmas. There is another worn down rail way bridge crossing that riverbed and i just so happened to get stuck in lol. By the way, did i mention i actually completed the red canyon trail solo and it was after i came out of the trail i got lost and stuck trying to find the highway (i was trying to hook up with hwy 111 to the west and though i could just cross the dry lake to the other side😑🤪😆

[@TheNotaRubicon]

I think they call that little dry-lake bed "Salton Sea"!

[@Yopops215]

@@TheNotaRubicon 😂😂😂🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️

[@cameronkary6833]

I have a 2wd Ram 1500 with 35" Toyo A/T3's ! You think ide be able to make it to the bridge??

[@TheNotaRubicon]

it really depends more on the skill of the driver than the vehicle - but we have seen 2WD vehicles get stuck in the sand more than once.