Easy Off Road Trails Near Big Bear California: Smarts Ranch Road 4x4 Trail 

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I wanted to thank you for this and your other videos. I took this trail last weekend while in Big Bear. I did it with a stock 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71. You kept saying it was not that difficult and that gave me the courage and confidence to just do it. The last part was fun but I kept saying "he said anyone with a stock 4X4 can do it so I just pressed a head. I did make a wrong turn and went through the staging area and ended up on 3N07 for everyone out there please DO NOT take that with a stock 4X4. I got to the abandoned car and backed down. Had a blast and will do the Dale mine in July when camping in Joshua Tree.

My dad took a 86 Camry through there when I was a kid.

You guys are the best for making beginner trail videos and providing the gpx files for us beginners! Thanks!

I ran into you guys on burns canyon. The Gator gladiator. My wife was so excited to see you on the trail. Keep up the great work. Love your videos. 🖐

I appreciate all the time you put into these videos. Our family appreciates it. Getting out and adventuring!

Thank you for these videos , great intro for new wheelers. We led a small group to Saddleback Peak in Orange County today, had a Tacoma join us after he told us he had no GPS and never been there before and just bought his truck 🙄 asked him politely what was his plan if he had gotten lost or stuck. Crazy who you meet on the trails.

I like your doing the beginners trails for the new off roaders instead of the boulder bouncing we see so much of. What camera are you using?

Thank you for this, as a beginner, it is EXACTLY what I was looking for!!

Excellent video. I’ve only had my new Jeep out once. Heading up to Big Bear from Pioneer Town next weekend. I’ll finish the drive on Smarts Ranch Road. Hopefully we will have cooler temperatures. Thanks!

Another great video! It was awesome to meet you in person last Saturday!

Thanks one more time another great video... waiting for my lift kits ..can’t wait to see these trails🤘

This trail was so much fun. I went this weekend with my Jeep Trailhawk. Those last two miles were tricky!!! But it felt nice to finally use the 4x4 system. If you're a beginner (like me) I suggest you take someone to spot you just in case

Awesome...like it very much...my brother and I done 5n18 to 6n07 made a Left on 6n07 .made Our way to the main rd..it was Easy to moderate on stock vehicles... This trail is in the Area of Santa Clarita...

Thanks again for another awesome trail to run!

Lol! "You've watched it this far it couldn't have been that bad" true the videos are great! Thanks again

Going here this Friday

if you're still hosting events, i'd sure like to join your group.

Just did this trail yesterday by myself in a pretty much stock willys JLU while it was snowing and getting dark. Great beginner trail to hone your skill and test your rig. Kept it in 2wd most of the way except when climbing the rough stuff. 2wd vehicles might have a rough time after rain or snow as it gets very muddy and icy in certain areas. Alway carry chains and a tow strap or recover rope just in case you or someone else needs help. Stay safe and have fun. Thanks for posting this video

I know the Family who Owns Smarts Ranch.. for which the road is named after... Spent many a weekend at the Smarts Ranch

I ran into you on burns canyon in the silver pickup !!

Great video. I might try this this weekend! Thanks!

9:00 I LOVE THIS PART ! ! !

Great videos! Do you still host events?

Love your videos. I've been on Cleghorn plenty of times... Besides that trail, what other trails have you reviewed, would you recommend for 2WD trucks with LSD? Thanks

Great video! You mention your beginner group - is that open to new members? I’m not quite ready but I do live in SoCal also and I’d gladly pay to have a guide / group as I get going... Thanks again!

Nice

I missed it... loop or one way in and out?

Nice ! thank you !

So once the trail ends where do you end up at? Do you have to keep going through another trail to get back or do you turn around?

Hey man! Love the channel! These trail overviews are crazy helpful for a beginner like me. I heard you say you sometimes take guys out and do guided trails. How do I get info on that?

Thanks for the videos! What do you use to air back up?

The radio frequency you were on is that a frequency every one uses or just a frequency you use with your group

Looks like a good beginner trail to take a someone through to get their tires dirty. What is the drive time?

Could I take a stock 2 wheel drive 4.0 v6 ford elxplore their it’s has prob like a foot an a half clearance

May seem like a dumb question, but is it possible to take a Mitsubishi evo up there with rally supsenion and rally tires.

Thanks for the video.. Google says temporary closed how do i verify if its closed or not really looking to take the wife and kids on an easy trail

You can also go up to Tip Top from 3n03

Did you turn back down? Or kept going?

Did you see any wildlife on this trail

Have you done santa ana river trail off the hwy 38 Angelus oaks ? If you have can sent me your video? Great stuff man you make me laugh

Is this ok for a stock 2005 Toyota Tacoma

What psi would you recommend airing down to for trails like this?

Do you take off your stabilizer bar off when u do this trail?

Will a RWD all stock wrangler have any issues clearing this trail

What size tires and lift do you run on your Jeep?

What is best psi

Stay out of Yucaipa. Those ranchers have guns. You don't have to see them. But if they see you, you will know it. Go somewhere else.