SCHEDULED RUNS:
Jan 4th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm and new board member elections!
Jan 7th After meeting Run: Garcia Ridge. Meet at trail head 10:00
Contact/trailboss: OPEN. Watch the email list
Jan 13th-15th �Winter Fun Festival -
see cal4wheel.com for more details. California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs (CAW4DC) annual Event.
more info: Winter Fun Festival 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
Feb 1st - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
Ffeb 4th or 5th - After meeting Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
Feb 24th-26th Cal 4 Wheel Convention
California Association of 4WD Clubs' annual convention. The 53rd Annual CA4WDC Convention to be held this year at
the Courtyard by Marriott 9619 Mariposa Rd, Hesperia, CA. 92345. This location was selected by the convention chairs for the proximity to the legendary Johnson Valley OHV area along with the world famous �Hammers." The theme for the convention will be a �Tribute to Johnson Valley.�
more info: CA4WDC Convention 2012
Registration: online CA4WDC convention 2011 registration
Contact/trailboss: Suzy J. [email protected]
March 7th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
March 10th- - After meeting Run: Pine Mountain
Run up to local trail Saturday. Meet at La Panza campground by 10:15 am. Planned Lunch at the top of Stairsteps then most will turn around and come back out.
CB channel 4/Eric is recommending at last (1) limited slip & 30" tires AND a tow point. Body / brush damage normally not a problem on this trail.
Contact/trailboss: Eric F.[email protected]
April 4th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
April 7th or 8th After meeting Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
April 14th- - Adopted Trail Maintenance: Garcia Ridge Trail
CANCELLED due to rain-To be rescheduled... Please meet at the Pozo ranger station sat April 14th 9.00am. Plan to leave for trail head at 9.15. For those who may be coming from the south county area and that are coming up high mountain rd. you can meet at the trail head at 9.30 am and the group will meet you there.
Vehicle: recommend at 31�s and at least a limited slip.
This trail is well overgrown and may cause paint damage.
Wear long sleeve shirt and long pants, gloves a hat sunblock etc. Bring water, drinks a lunch and snacks.
We will be cutting back brush would recommend chain saws, hedge trimmers, loppers and whatever else to trim and cut brush. Note: if high mountain rd. is closed the trail maintenance will be held at Pine Mountain trail. Same requirement without
Contact/trailboss: Dave F. thru the club email list
May 2nd - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
May 5th-or 6th - After meeting Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
May 11-13th -Molina Ghost Run:
Annual CA4WDC event to be held at Hollister Hills SVRA Upper Ranch near Hollister, CA.
Runs include a Saturday run with one locker required that includes harder trails and obstacles, a Saturday run with no lockers required and easier trails, and a Saturday SUV run. Registration is $45 per vehicle for CA4WDC members, or $55 per vehicle for non-members and includes one run on Saturday, one dinner, a dash plaque, and one raffle ticket.
more info CAW4DC Molina 2012
Contact /trailboss: OPEN
May 19th -SLO 4-Wheelers Spring Fling:
Annual Event-This year will be a Wildflower Run to California Valley across the Temblor Range to Maricopa and back.
Runs include a Saturday run, Club will provide tri-tip sandwiches. Members please bring a potluck dish to share. Run approx 225 miles round trip.
It is important to RSVP thru the Clubs eail list so we know how much meat to buy!
See flyer Spring event 2012
Contact /trailboss: Thru the club email list! Kirk M.
May 25-27 - 41st Hi Desert Round-Up -Memorial Day Weekend
Annual CA4WDC "Hi Desert Round-up" is ON! A fund raising event for California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. The event is four days of off-roading, games, food and fun. The Hi Desert Round-up will be held at Anderson Dry Lake in Johnson Valley. It is a popular fun-filled getaway weekend for singles, couples and families who enjoy camping, four-wheeling, playing games, winning prizes and just going out to relax away from the city. The terrain is from sandy to extremely rocky, from flat washes to monster hills so be prepared for some great four-wheeling fun.
more info CAW4DC High Desert Roundup 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
June 6th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
June 9th or 10th - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
July 4th - 4th of July Parade:
The local event in Templeton, celebrates our Independence Day with a parade.
Tentative... Members of our club will be participating in the parade.
As an application must be sent in with a number of participants,
Details; meeting place & time to be added Contact/trailboss: OPEN
July 4th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm.
As this is the 4th of July meeting will probably move to different night...
July - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
August 1st - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
August 4th or 5th - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
August 9-12th- Sierra Trek
Sierra Trek is the granddaddy of California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs events. It is held in northern California near Truckee. The short wheelbase event goes over the famous Fordyce Trail, which is sure to test even the best drivers and their rigs. There are also moderate runs and an SUV historical tour.
more info CAW4DC Sierra Trek 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
August 17, 2012 Friday Hot El Camino Cruise Nite Tentative
The City of Atascadero's is hosting the 20th annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 17th , 2012, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Hot El Camino Cruise Nite is a closed, controlled cruise route on El Camino Real from Curbaril to Traffic Way in Atascadero. Thousands of spectators come out to watch this fun, entertaining, and family-oriented show. From old fashioned favorites, to new and flashy hot rods, this event brings out the best cars from all over the county and surrounding areas.
contact:OPEN
August TBD - SLO 4-Wheelers Annual Coyote Lake Run-
Run to a beautiful primitive camp at a pristine High Sierra lake. . One of the clubs premire runs. Date tentative BUT Stay tuned and plan on this!
contact trailboss: OPEN
September 1-2 -High Sierra Poker Run :
Annual CA4WDC event .
The Central District is pleased to sponsor this CA4WDC fund raiser and we hope that more wheelers will make this part of their Labor Day plans. We are experiencing growth in the number of participants and volunteers. Since the Swamp Lake Run is limited to fifty rigs, be sure to sign up early if you are interested in this run. We will have on-site registration, but our hosts, the High Sierra Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest, is very committed to protecting these trails for all to enjoy in the future.
Oversized vehicles are not recommended on Swamp Lake Trail. Camping equipment and food required for overnight run. SUV run to Bald Mountain available on Saturday or Sunday. Traction aiding differentials in either front or rear will be required for Swamp Lake Trail.
more info CAW4DC High Sierra Poker Run 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
September 5th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
September 8th or 9th - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
October 3rd - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
October 6th or 7th - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
October TBD - Operation Desert Fun /Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Annual CA4WDC event
Come join us at the Ocotillo Wells SVRA where we raise money, not only for the association, but also for the Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association.
Whether you have a 4X4, motorcycle, quad or other off road toy, we have a run for you! The 4X4 runs offer choices for all skill levels from �scenic� to �body damage likely�.
more info CAW4DC Ocotillo Wells Event 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
November 7th - SLO 4-Wheelers General Club Meeting: A-Town Deli, Atascadero Wednesday 7pm
November 10th or 11th - After meeting Day Run: To Be Determined at the meeting
November 9-11 - Panamint Valley Days , Annual CA4WDC event
MORE info to come: An incredible weekend of trails, raffles, and food are planned for this year�s Panamint Valley Days, being held just north of Trona, California.
more info CAW4DC Panamint Valley Days 2012
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
December 7th Friday - After Meeting Run-San Luis Obispo Christmas Parade-
Tentative...This Event is a lot of FUN. Decorate your rig and/or slap on a couple strings of lights and come join Us. Any updates, follow up info will be posted thru the clubs email list. Line up at 6:00- inspection 6:15. Parade starts at 7:00.
Contact/trailboss: OPEN
December 5th - SLO 4-Wheelers Christmas Party 2012 - NOTE, General meeting will be at party
If you have any questions or events/local runs/not so local runs you would like to do and/or participate in, please contact fellow SLO 4-Wheelers via the clubs email list, CONTACT: OPEN.. -SLO 4-WHEELERS Events Director at
or attend the meetings! Its where we plan most our runs and events
THE SLO 4-WHEELERS ARE LOOKING FOR YOU! YES YOU, TO BE A TRAIL BOSS/ RUN LEADER. GIVE THE CLUB IDEAS/ NEW RUNS AND EVENTS. CONTACT US WITH THOUGHTS AND IDEAS.
Don't forget! Send details on your scheduled /impulse SLO 4-Wheeler event if you want it on the calendar!
Email: Mark [email protected]
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