Hell Hole Reservoir - Jeep Trail

[@NoName-OG1]

Hit it this last weekend - good description of it.

[@NotICON]

Thank you. This is actually my favorite trail that I’ve done.

[@stormw777]

How do you find all these cool trails.? By the way lovely music….

[@NotICON]

Alltrails.com is a good app and helped me find a some of the trails, plus its free. I also used Fun Treks Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails, its a book that I got from Amazon. A lot of the trails were by word of mouth and people posting in facebook groups. The music is growing on you isn't it? 😂 Here is a link to the Fun Treks book www.amazon.com/Guide-California-Backroads-4-Wheel-Trails/dp/1934838071/ref=pd_sbs_3/136-3896284-2379607?pd_rd_w=oHRyk&pf_rd_p=180628c6-6f13-4dbf-9213-f09cdedc7815&pf_rd_r=T3APD0S429TJ7071XNBR&pd_rd_r=da1c73c8-9e86-47c8-afc2-06bd372f2bdc&pd_rd_wg=FgL78&pd_rd_i=1934838071&psc=1

[@stormw777]

@@NotICON hehe yeah the must be an acquired taste and maybe a few months one may get it down. Thanks for the book info and ideas.

[@ryanread5727]

Is the trail a dead end and you go up the same way you came down?

[@NotICON]

Yes the trail dead ends at the bottom and you will have to go back out the same way you came in. There is some amazing camping at the bottom though

[@Allianceoffroad]

Nice I have been wanting to do this trail. Not sure why I never have.

[@NotICON]

You should, it’s an absolute blast. Camp at the end of the trail if you can, it’s so peaceful.

[@Allianceoffroad]

@@NotICON Nice will check it out. Going to Slickrock this weekend.

[@NotICON]

I have to work this weekend, but Slick Rock and Deer Valley are at the top of my list this year.

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

I was just talking to someone about Hell Hole this weekend. I haven't been on it years! It looks like you had another great trip. Nice getting around those big rocks with wet tires. Another great video. I am just catching up on your channel!

[@NotICON]

Yeah He’ll Hole is an awesome trail. I like that it’s not as busy as some of the other trails as well.

[@bsideadventures2180]

What size tires are you running

[@NotICON]

I’m on 35s, the red Jeep is on 37s. Both of us have a 3.5” lift.

[@bsideadventures2180]

@@NotICON thank you sir.

[@01btg]

Like i have said before - I love your videos. Just the good stuff...no fluff.

[@NotICON]

Thank you.

[@mikewpadgett1]

Looks like my JT might be a little too long hahaha

[@NotICON]

Yeah it would probably have a difficult time in some of the tighter places. I was already dragging over all kinds of stuff in a JKU

[@mikewpadgett1]

NotICON good to know. I might have to just do a ride along one day before I subject mine to endless belly rubs lmao. Thank you sir! Keep up the great content

[@NotICON]

Michael Padgett thank you. Skid plates are your best friend, especially for the longer wheel bases

[@NoName-OG1]

Just did it in a JT on 37’s and a 4” lift - required a good spotter and planning at the tree root hole half way. No doors no roof.

[@chrismatthews8815]

Thanks for the informative video. We are planning a day trip, out and back. Can you share about how long it took you, each way? Thank you!

[@NotICON]

Thank you for watching. It’s a really fun trail. Depending on the level of your build, experience, and group size, I would estimate 3-4 hours one way

[@chrismatthews8815]

@@NotICON Thanks - that is about what I was expecting but nice to have this confirmed! Heading out in our JLU w/37's. We just did the Rubicon earlier this fall, and that left us itching for one more run this year.

[@NotICON]

@@chrismatthews8815 the red JLU in this video is on 37s. There are some tight areas, but they made it through with out an issue. Those 37s made the trail look easy.

[@rogerballard3587]

What Mods have you made to your rig to tackle these obstacles?? I see so many videos on people dismantling their jeeps to add another 30k to go wheeling.

[@NotICON]

I have a 3.5” lift on 35s, full MetalCloak skid plate system, and rock rails. I’ve honestly done a lot, since I have a Sport and not a Rubicon, but those are what I would recommend as a minimum on a 4 door. And a winch just in case.

[@rogerballard3587]

Any stock Rubi’s with just 35”s in the group?

[@NotICON]

@@rogerballard3587 the Rubicon that ran the trail with me is on a 3.5" lift and 37s. I had a guy in a bone stock Rubicon make it through Strawberry Pass with me though.

[@coloradomallcrawlers]

Such a good video! You’d think the red Jeep on 37s would have had an easier time as that dude looked scared to death. He probably should of let his wife drive (she did great in the other videos) 🤣🤣. Oh god, I gotta stop, but this makes all his comments to me so much funnier! Ok, I’m done, but damn, your videos are so good! I hope you make it to Colorado!

[@NotICON]

She actually drove out, which in my opinion is the harder part. You don’t have gravity to help you down an obstacle. It was also the second time that she drove a trail. The Deer Vally Trail is her 3rd time and she actually drove the whole thing. Thank you for watching.

[@ashleym8550]

Connor : passenger Sage : doesn’t change a thing Connor: PASSENGER Sage : still changes nothing

[@NotICON]

That’s pretty accurate 🤣

[@herbadamus1224]

Steering was stuck against a rock! Haha. I guess it’s time for hydro 😝

[@JKURR]

Do you post any upcoming trail rides or just closed group only?

[@NotICON]

I run a group out of Beale AFB that I post all the events in. Are you local to the Sacrament area?

[@JKURR]

NotICON yes, Sacramento proper. Most runs you post are all on my checklist of trails to do.

[@NotICON]

@@JKURR look up a page on facebook called Beale AFB Jeeps. That is where I schedule and post all the runs.

[@kylegaidos7688]

Was thinking about doing this trail when I go to Tahoe in a couple weeks.. I've got a pretty built jk rubicon(heavy duty bearings and u joints, chromo rear shafts, Yukon ring and pinion, 4.5 long arm and the drag link/tie rod to go with it, maybe missing a thing or two).. any trail suggestions for a guy that wants to do some wheeling but needs to drive it back to the coast when I'm finished? haha I've been enjoying your channel. Thanks for the content

[@NotICON]

Thank you for your support. Honestly you could probably do the Rubicon and be fine with that build. I would just take 2 days min to do it, and go with a buddy. Strawberry is pretty easy, and can be done without any issue. Signal peak is another easy trail that fun and has some great views. You shouldn’t brake anything on either of those trails. Check out Twin Peaks via Sawmill Pond in South Lake Tahoe as well.

[@kylegaidos7688]

@@NotICON thank you, so much. I try not to beat it, let the gears and lockers do the work. But we will be the only vehicle :/ so I am keeping that in mind. Hard not to have all the fun though

[@NotICON]

@@kylegaidos7688 If thats the case then Signal Peak is a good one if you are solo. I think its easy, but its still a lot of fun. Twin Peaks has a bypass for all of the obstacles, but its short and pretty much in down town South Lake Tahoe. If you're in that area and like BBQ then check out Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill. I'm from Texas and I think the BBQ there is pretty good.

[@ashleym8550]

Somebody come get ‘em, he’s tearing up his wife’s jeep