Prospector's 4x4 Crawl Run Descriptions
What is Prospector's 4x4 Crawl 2025?
The Prospector's 4x4 Crawl 2025 is an annual event that raises money for to keep ohv trails open. In the past couple years we have raised over $100,000 in our effort to keep public lands open to the public. The Bakersfield Trailblazers are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that donates the money raised to organizations like Stewards of the Sequoias, Cal4wheel, Friends of Oceano Dunes, CORVA, and others.
This year's event is in memory of Jon Aichele. Jon was a past president of The Bakersfield Trailblazers and was a member of Cal4wheel for about 50 years. He worked hard at keeping trails open and teaching new generations of OHV'ers the ropes on the trails. He was an amazing person and we are proud to memorialize him on this year's logo.
Event Day
All of the runs stage in the Calico Ghost Town's main parking lot Saturday, March 29th. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your run leaves. If you are not camping at Calico Ghost Town, THEY MAY CHARGE YOU AN ENTRY FEE.
Run descriptions (provided by TRAILS OFFROAD)
Odessa: Rated 6 (up Odessa Down Doran) Odessa Canyon is the flagship of offroad trails in the Calico area near Barstow, California. Comprised of many challenging obstacles with no bypasses, this extreme 4x4 jeep trail makes you earn your trip to the top. Odessa also provides great views of the area. But be ready. This trail has a 7-foot waterfall, an extremely narrow rollover spot you must see to believe, and a super tight off-camber canyon. With all these challenges, don't be surprised if the trail wreaks havoc on your vehicle. Required: 4x4, 35 inch tires and one locker. Limited to 25 rigs. Led by: 4x4 Him Bakersfield
Doran: Rated 7 (up Doran Down Odessa) Doran Canyon of the Odessa / Doran Loop of the Mojave Desert is one of the most difficult off-road rock crawling trails near Barstow, California next to the Calico Ghost Town. When traveling this area, you will notice that the mostly desert landscape is very different than its counterpart Odessa Canyon. Even though these two off-road trails are near the same in difficulty throughout the main body of the trail. The holes between the rocks are so large that it is common for people to put their vehicle on its side between the rocks. It's a spectacle to watch extreme off-road enthusiasts try this legendary obstacle as the rocks look like they are swallowing the vehicle whole. It is common for a Jeep Wrangler or Toyota to disappear in the gap only to receive massive body damage when trying to recover the vehicle out of the holes. But the rest of the trail is no walk in the park, with several large waterfalls and many off-camber tight areas, Doran Canyon will test your driving skills and vehicle to its limits. Required: 4x4, 35 inch tires and one locker. Limited to 25 rigs
Led by: Bakersfield Trailblazers..
Doran Extreme: Rated 8+ Adds optional challenges that will test the limits of your driving ability and your rigs build. Required: 4x4, 37 inch tires and two lockers. Limited to 20 rigs. Led by: American Offroad
Afton Canyon and the Cady Mountains: Rated 3 Afton Canyon is often thought of as one of the last amazing landscapes of California. With majestic views and one of the only places the Mojave River flows above ground, Afton is not just a wheeling destination; it's a must-see in one's lifetime. When traveling through Afton Canyon, you will find sandstone canyons, slot canyons, natural sandstone caves, abandoned mines, a deep water crossing, and even the Mojave River flowing above ground year-round. So pack up the 4x4 and experience some of the best camping and scenic off-roading of your life. Then southeast through Baxter Wash, view Afton Canyon from the south rim, and cross the Cady Mountains into the Mojave River bed at the Triangles. Several short off-camber downhills and a significant sand hill require lower tire pressures. Low range may be required but can be done without lockers. There is about a 30 minute drive to trail head. Pin striping Possible. This run is Led by Point Mugu 4x4 Club. Required: 4x4. Limited to 25 rigs
Mojave Road - Camp Cady through Afton Canyon to Rasor Open Area; Rated 3 Afton Canyon is often thought of as one of the last amazing landscapes of California. With majestic views and one of the only places the Mojave River flows above ground, Afton is not just a wheeling destination; it's a must-see in one's lifetime. When traveling through Afton Canyon, you will find sandstone canyons, slot canyons, natural sandstone caves, abandoned mines, a deep water crossing, and even the Mojave River flowing above ground year-round. So pack up the 4x4 and experience some of the best camping and scenic off-roading of your life. Soft sand and small rock gardens require lower tire pressures. There is about a 30 minute drive to trail head. This run is led by The Bakersfield Trailblazers. Required: 4x4. Limited to 30 rigs
Mule Cyn: Rated 3 A drive down Mule Canyon Road provides a visual feast of interesting shapes and colorful landscapes. Wonderful dispersed camping locations are abundant along the trail for a great evening getaway to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets that light up the Calico Mountains. Camping here serves as a staging point to explore the many BLM trails of the Calico Mountains and view the extensive silver mining that once drove the area's economy. The trail was used in the 2004 "Kill Bill 2" movie. Moving 1.3 miles east into the trail, a flat, dusty box canyon off to the west was the location for Budd's (Michael Madsen) trailer. Required: 4x4. Limited to 30 rigs.Led by: Bakersfield Trailblazers
Kramer Arch: Rated 4 Kramer Arch, located near the abandoned ghost town of Calico, is a stone arch just large enough for a vehicle to squeeze through. Because of this, people come from far away to experience this unique site for its interesting challenges and photogenic qualities. Simply said, a photo of your vehicle crossing the event horizon of Kramer Arch is a spectacular moment for both vehicle and driver. A moment that can live forever on the wall of your living room or office.
Whether heading to the SoCal Desert for the Famous Mojave Road or Calico for its legendary silver mining history and off-roading, a stop at Kramer Arch is a life-changing and must-do event. Required: 4x4 & 33 inch tires. Limited to 30 rigs. Led by: Bakersfield Trailblazers
SXS Sit down, buckle up, go. Led by: All-Terrain Concepts
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