Lytle Creek - 4th of July Weekend - Coldwater Canyon - 3N06A - 4Runner - Jeep

Watch me test my camper build 4Runner up Lytle Creek. The rutted areas towards the end of the trail are very deep and require a lot of clearance and suspension travel. I can assure you that the rutted areas are deeper than they look.
My 4Runner is a Trail Edition 4x4, on Billsteins 1500's, Nitto Ridge Grappler's (33's), a 2-inch lift, and no lockers. My frame kept getting caught in the middle of the one of the ruts. After trying ATRAC and 4Lo, I decided it was time to have my buddy pull me up.
My rig was built to be a camper for my wife and family. Hence, why I am lugging around a 200-pound RTT and a trash bag lol. She is not built for rock crawling and technical terrain. However, I do enjoy trying local trails from time to time.
I say all this because I continue to hear people saying that you can do this trail in 2WD. This is completely inaccurate. Always bring a friend and have offroad supplies ready. Never go alone!
I hope you have a great time no matter what type of vehicle platform you choose to drive!

[@TheFamilyCruiser250]

My cousin Richie in the sand dune Tacoma (3rd gen) 😜

[@Doom_runner]

@@TheFamilyCruiser250 oh shit no way. Yeah met him that day for Gary’s birthday. Super chill dude

[@KennethMeas]

❤

[@Doom_runner]

Appreciate you brother!

[@dc-zw7cl]

Why didn’t you use ATRAC? 4Lo with ATRC activated will accomplish just about anything lockers will. Cool video!

[@Doom_runner]

@@dc-zw7cl I tried to and I even changed my line. Turns out the issue is lack of travel. My frame kept getting caught in the middle. Ty for the advice! Appreciate you brotha!

[@JarenRamirez-r5f]

I'm assuming that you can't get to the top without 4x4?

[@Doom_runner]

You can get to the little creek area where the water is flowing. Beyond that point I would not go further. The ruts are pretty deep and a 4x2 vehicle could have some issues.