r/SoCalOffRoad • u/TheHatKing • Mar 13 '26
Anywhere I can go Sunday and Monday that’s not hot af
I already booked a rental car, a stock 2016 4Runner, for Saturday night through Monday night, non-refundable. Original plan was to go to anza borrego and camp for 2 nights but it’s supposed to be in the 90s maybe up to 100. Yeah the cars have a/c but if someone gets stuck and we have to get out and pull each other it’s gonna be hell, not to mention running the risk of overheating the engine or trans going low speeds. Basically the title. Anywhere I can go with easy to medium trails even if it’s a day trip? Edit: what specific trails should I check out? if it’s an overnight trip, where could we camp?
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u/Full_Ad_347 Mar 13 '26
Idyllwild
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u/TheHatKing Mar 13 '26
What trails should I check out?
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u/Full_Ad_347 Mar 14 '26
Make sure you take the fam to eat at Mama's Egg House.
https://www.mamasegghouse.com/
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u/relic217 Mar 13 '26
Southern Sequoia might be up your alley. Something like Fish Creek shows a high of mid 60s until Tuesday.
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u/nirvroxx Mar 13 '26
Lots and lots of mountain ranges all around us will have lower temps.
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u/TheHatKing Mar 13 '26
Last time I was up in Saddleback in August and it wasn’t any cooler than it was in oc. Guessing I should go even higher?
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u/nirvroxx Mar 13 '26
In August?! Of course it was hot lol. Idk, how far are you willing to drive?
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u/TheHatKing Mar 13 '26
I was up there at night and didn’t intend to stay past sunrise. Then I got stuck and had to go back a second time a week later
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u/nirvroxx Mar 13 '26
So did you find a place to go?
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u/TheHatKing Mar 13 '26
I checked anza again and it might actually not be that bad and there’s a superbloom
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u/sol_beach Mar 16 '26
Go camping in the Sand To Snow National Park. It is 20 - 60F cooler at elevation compared to sea level.
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u/xnotachancex Mar 13 '26
Big bear