What are Gold Mtn and White Mtn like?

[YotaGirl]

I got invited to do some trail runs at Gold Mountain and White Mountain (in the Big Bear area) this weekend...Just wondering if anyone has any info on these locales? I have 33's, 3" sus. lift, sliders, but I'm not locked. I don't want to get myself into something I can't get out of. Thanks in advance!

Jenn

[slosurfer]

You should be fine on gold mountain. I ran it with 33's no sliders or lockers just fine. Airing down is key. I don't know about white as I haven't been on it, hopefully someone else will chime in. I believe it is similar to gold.

[calrockx]

Yeah, you'll be find out there on Gold Mtn. You might need a tug or two if you really try for it.
I don't know about White Mtn.

[YotaGirl]

Sweet! I'm going to try driving more this weekend (practice for Pismo and hopefully June)! :) What are your recommendations for tire pressure? We usually go down to about 12psi.

Jenn

Edit: would you say Gold Mtn was easier, same or harder than Dish Pan Springs? I've ran that trail, just so I have a good reference. Thanks! :)

[Good Times]

you'll be fine on both trails. gold mountain is a 3-4 hour trail depending on the size of the group. white mountain is a longer trail but it has a lot of cut offs so you can easily make it into a short trail run. I'd say white mountain has a few tricky spots but nothing you wouldn't be able to accomplish w/ your 4runner.

good luck and have fun! btw i personally like white mountain not because of the difficult spots but rather the scenery. it's actually goes thru some nice areas of bb that most don't encounter.

[Marc P]

My only problem with doing both of those trails is the 13-15 mile drive between them. White Mtn is pretty easy with the exception of the climb up. Last time I did it the rain/snow had caused some erosion issues that made it harder than before.

Climb up...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid181/p0493255fe65a5019d3d6f2d4051dced2/f2ccb3be.jpg

I just did Gold Mtn backwards a few weeks ago...I love that trail!!


Gold Mtn
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p76c7548a7782e749034e94337d187e30/e951587e.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p3ee2b6dc1305686eb79e90f60b30c028/e95158c8.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p94652964b070b69076a364a0f813afdf/e9515847.jpg

[xonetruthcrewx]

Yeah, you should be alright. I ran Gold mountain a few weeks ago, dont know about White Mtn. though. Watch out for sharp rocks on Gold Mtn., the guy i was with when i ran it tore a sidewall about 5 miles into the trail. There are a few spots that lockers are good. Can definitely be done without, but with, i just crept up. Without they will require a little more skinny pedal. Have fun.

[ecchamberlin]

Agreed You should do fine. Have a good spotter you trust help you out on the difficult sections. That makes all the diff in the world.

I did Gold Mtn 3 times without a locker. Have fun and take lots of pics for us!

[YotaGirl]

Thanks for the great tips!!! I can't wait! We meet tomorrow at 8am for the pre trip meeting and head out at 8:30! I will definately get lots of pics.