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I've lived in Big Bear 40 years and still haven't seen everthing. This book takes the work out of exploring our mountains. -- Greg Hoffman, OHV Coordinator, San Bernadino National Forest

I've lived in Big Bear 40 years and still haven't seen everthing. This book takes the work out of exploring our mountains. --Greg Hoffman, OHV Coordinator, San Bernadino National Forest


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A clear, concise guide to southern California's remote backcountry. Book includes 75 trails with detailed directions, GPS waypoints, 86 custom maps and over 340 quality photos. Sport utility owners will enjoy 50 easy and moderate routes to incredible scenic backcountry locations. Serious 4-wheelers will love our difficult Jeep trails. All routes were driven by the author. Trails are near Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Barstow, San Bernardino, Big Bear, Glamis, Truckhaven and Ocotillo Wells. Also included are the Mojave Road, Hungry Valley, Corral Canyon, Dumont Dunes, Last Chance Canyon, Sledgehammer Canyon, Calico Mountains, Superstition Mountain and Anza Borrego Desert State Park. We promote low impact driving and environmental responsibility. For complete trail listing and a look inside the book visit the FunTreks website.

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  • Paperback: 286 pages
  • Publisher: Funtreks Inc; 1st edition (March 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0966497643
  • ISBN-13: 978-0966497649
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #95,590 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like Having a Local in the Right Seat!, May 27, 2003
Here's another great book from Charles Wells to make four-wheeling less a stressful shot in the dark and more fun. When you can put more of your attention on the `wheeling, the scenery and the companionship of friends and family, and less to not getting lost, the trip is always more enjoyable. I've used and reviewed all of Well's books and this one lives up to his usual high standard of accuracy, utility and value. In most cases, I've had a chance to take the book on a trip and spot check Well's work. I've almost given up trying to catch a mistake... because I haven't yet!. While I'm way too far east right now to spot check this time, I know parts of the area covered in this book very well and in those areas, I know he hit a bulls eye. The best part of Well's guides is the value for dollar. There's a lot of info packed into these books, from basic vehicle and trip prep, a primer on off-highway driving as well as specialized tips on the local areas. There's also a section on GPS and, of course, the maps and routes to some of the best four-wheeling SoCal has to offer. Guide to Southern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails is the fifth book by Wells on some of the best four-wheeling areas in the USA. May yours become as dog-eared and trail dusty as mine have become!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but flawed, October 17, 2004
By SoCal_C (Southern, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This book is very detailed and the content is excellent. There are two main flaws. The first, the quality of the book binding is some of the worst I have ever seen. Forget taking the book with you on the trail. I have now had two of these books and both times the book fell apart with casual use within the first two times of flipping through it for trails.
Although the appendix does give phone numbers for the forestry service offices for the various trail areas, the biggest problem is many of the trails in this book are closed indefinitely (more than just seasonal closures) according to the forestry offices. This is not a fault of the book, but a result of the southern california fires. The desert roads are mostly open, but forget the mountain and foothill routes for a while. Great book, but be aware before you buy that many of these routes are not legally accessible anymore.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but falls apart to easily, September 29, 2005
By GirleyGurl (Inland California) - See all my reviews
Very good book with easy to read maps and detailed information about the backcountry driving roads. The binding is terrible and the book starts to fall apart during the first use and deteriorates. After two returns, we resorted to buying a 3-ring binder, hole punched all the pages and use the book this way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great book
We used it within a week of getting it. Its great no need for a gps with this book its so accurate just set the odometer and follow the book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tony Lemerond

5.0 out of 5 stars don't get lost, really well written off road book
The book is really helpful if you want to go for a family off-road trip. Has detail information and definetly worth the money.
Published 6 months ago by J. Oen

4.0 out of 5 stars Great detail on the routes but little other information
This is the third of Mr. Wells' books that I have purchased. As best I can tell, all have been spot on in their detail as of the time that they were written. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Terry M.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Content, Poor Binding.
The content is great. Very easy to follow, distances are +/- .1 mile in my experience. However, before you even open the book, take it to Staples and get it spiral bound. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ConTeacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep in the Jeep
I offroad a modified Jeep. I only use fireroads as highways to get to the fun stuff. And then it's airdown, disconnect and slap that baby into 4Lo. Read more
Published on October 28, 2007 by C. Hoffman

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This is a great book for off-roading! My husband, our 2 golden retrievers and I have been on many of the trails. Read more
Published on March 29, 2007 by Christine Comstock

5.0 out of 5 stars Palomar Mountain KLR on/off road motorcyclist
This is a GREAT book. I have ridden on most of the trails, from Arrowhead, Big Bear to the Anza Borrego Dersert. Read more
Published on February 19, 2007 by Thomas R. Starbuck

5.0 out of 5 stars Off Road Trails
This book is great. I have gone to many of the places in the book since I bought it, many of which I did not even know about. Read more
Published on January 10, 2007 by Kenneth A. Radel

5.0 out of 5 stars The best 4 x 4 guide books you can buy!
I would give these books ten stars if I could! I think I own every book Charles Wells has published. Read more
Published on November 28, 2006 by Dr. T

3.0 out of 5 stars Horrible quality
I agree with the other posters- the book is made very poorly. I used it one time and the binding fell apart. Jeep without a top and pages shooting off into the wind... Read more
Published on July 18, 2006 by tnvolsdj

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