Pleasant Canyon Loop SoCal's Best Kept Secret Offroad Trail

Embark on an epic Overlanding adventure through the picturesque landscapes of California on the thrilling Pleasant Canyon Loop Trail located near Ballarat in The Panamint Mountains and Death Valley National Park! This must-watch video showcases the exhilarating challenges and breathtaking vistas that await on this top-rated off-road excursion. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while conquering rugged terrain and exploring hidden gems. Watch now to discover why the Pleasant Canyon Loop Trail is a favorite among off-road enthusiasts, and start planning your adrenaline-fueled escapade today.
Join Joshua Noesser from ‪@Trailsoffroad‬ in his ‪@GenRightOffRoad‬ as he is joined by Kevin Warren and Ron Channels from ‪@OffRoadOverlandCamping‬ as they take on this amazing adventure in the Deserts of SoCal.
0:00 - Intro into the Unknown
0:50 - Gear Up: Preparing for the Trailhead
1:25 - Basic History on Ballarat Ghost Town
1:47 - Lower Pleasant Canyon Overgrown
2:43 - Lowe Pleasant Canyon Bypass on the north
3:19 - Bypass Paid Off
3:31 - Middle Pleasent Canyon
4:06 - Clair Camp in Pleasant Camp
5:01​ - Scenic Pit Stops: Soak in the Beauty of the Surrounding Wilderness
5:20 - Scenic Mining Area
5:35 - Would Beater Cabin in Pleasant Canyon and Camping
6:34 - Ritas Cabin in Pleasant Canyon
7:20 - Rogers Pass at 7160 Feet Above Sea Level
7:40​ - Summit Success: Reaching the Peak and Celebrating the Victory
8:25​ - Overcoming Challenges: Tips and Tricks for Tackling Difficult Terrain
8:40 - Wild Burro
9:00 - The Overlook at the Top of South Park
9:25 - Buttle Valley in Death Valley
9:38 - Exploring Unknown Mine
10:25 - South Park Valley
11:19 - Shelf Road
11:50 - Chicken Road on Pleasent Canyon Loop / South Park / Middle Park
12:45 - Exploring Briggs Cabin and Stone Cabin
13:45 - South Park Canyon
Trail Details:
Location: Pleasant Canyon Loop, CA/SoCal
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
Duration: 6 Hours
Vehicle Requirements: Stock High Ground Clearance 4x4, Maybe Modified
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[@Joshyutah]

I forgot how cool the Panamint Mountains were. THis might be one of the coolest trails i have done in a long time

[@JeepAdventures]

So cool, we are going back baby

[@joshnoesser2508]

Hell Yeah this was a great trip

[@JeepAdventures]

Yes it was

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

that Stone Cabin would be a nice one to have.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah it would

[@FantaconeBoxWorks]

Another great video. Great commentary, great editing and thank you very much for the low volume, trip appropriate music.

[@JeepAdventures]

Thank you for watching. Wait to you what I'd released today.

[@BruceMBeals]

Our Jeep group from San Diego did this trip a few years back counter-clockwise. It was one of our best trips ever. Chicken Rock was challenging.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yeah, having the cliff out the window would be uncomfortable.

[@Good-luck-Jonathan]

Can’t wait to get out there with my gladiator. But I do a lot of solo trips.

[@JeepAdventures]

Its a cool trail. Probably enough traffic during the nice months where being alone wouldn't be a super high risk. Let me know how it goes.

[@charlesferris2317]

14:43-Your passenger has left the chat. It has been a long day for her. I just got home from doing this trail on Tuesday (4/16), which was counter-clockwise for me. Someone put a lot of effort into pruning the trees back. Kudos to them; they did a great job. I'm guessing it was a club doing this. Do you know who it was?

[@JeepAdventures]

You can see the guy in the bronco and Jeep doing it in the video just before the overlook for butte valley

[@JeepAdventures]

Well, what do you think? Is this a cool trail or not?

[@OCMike]

11:49 starting to look a bit challenging.

[@JeepAdventures]

Yes, but no. It's narrow, so if you are comfortable with the width of your vehicle, it isn't that bad. But if you are not, a spotter is extremely helpful.

[@user-kw7yp5pw3n]

Where did you start this trail at? Could we do it with a stock jeep?

[@JeepAdventures]

Started it in Ballarat, near trona

[@JeepAdventures]

As for stock jeep, stock wrangler for sure