Stoddard Wells
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    Stoddard Wells

    by NCLR1 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:13 pm

    Some guys at work told me about Stoddard Wells and I would like to check it out. They said it was soft dirt/sand....has anyone been there and do you need a paddle?

    Thanks
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    by Asmith » Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:05 pm

    No. No paddles, it's desert wash sand and gravel. Not dune type sand. Its very rocky as well.

    Fun place to ride.

    And the Slash X boasts the coldest beer in the desert (although DD claims his ice chest has that distinction).
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    by redrider06 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:07 pm

    We rode that area in November. Stoddard wells road turns in to a dirt road a couple miles east of the freeway. Typical desert terrain, Paddles are not needed in that area.
    You need to make a trip to the slash X for a burger and a beer :D
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    by Dust Devil » Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:12 pm

    ~ wrote:No. No paddles, it's desert wash sand and gravel. Not dune type sand. Its very rocky as well.

    Fun place to ride.

    And the Slash X boasts the coldest beer in the desert (although DD claims his ice chest has that distinction).


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    by NCLR1 » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:06 pm

    Sounds good, I can't wait to get up there.
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    by Dalken » Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:48 pm

    Where is this place. I looked for Stoddard Wells road on a map and could not find it.
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    by NCLR1 » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:34 pm

    Not sure what the exact directions are but there are some other posts on here with directions. Also, you can google it and I know you can find some info.
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    by NCLR1 » Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:49 pm

    Just did a search and came up with this.

    Take the 15 north, up EL Cajon Pass, drive past Victorville, shortly after that you will see a sign for Stoddard Wells Rd, go one exit past that and get off, take a left at the off ramp stop sign and drive on, it will open into the riding area.

    I am sure other members can be a bit more specific, but I am planning on heading up there this weekend so I will let you know.
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    by redrider06 » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:05 pm

    Just rember. When you hit the dirt road, there is a lot of private land left and right. You need to drive in about five miles and stage. Rangers were at the entrance to that area last time giving verbal warnings.
    There is a road just north of the Stoddard turn off where you will not get hassled.
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    by rider_34 » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:11 pm

    The area is one of my favorites. I usually pass on Stoddard on the 15 and go on to Hodge Road exit. Closer shot to Slash X (aka /X) and it's has some excellent hill trails and climbs. Flat areas for the kids and much less traffic than Stoddard, Dale Evans, etc.

    When at /X be sure not to piss off Brian, teh owner, by asking to watch football. He feels it's a motorspots bar and doesn't like pigskin.
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    by NCLR1 » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:22 pm

    rider_34 wrote:When at /X be sure not to piss off Brian, teh owner, by asking to watch football. He feels it's a motorspots bar and doesn't like pigskin.


    Talkin from experience are we? ;)
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    by rider_34 » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:36 pm

    NCLR1 wrote:
    rider_34 wrote:When at /X be sure not to piss off Brian, teh owner, by asking to watch football. He feels it's a motorspots bar and doesn't like pigskin.


    Talkin from experience are we? ;)


    With big games coming up this weekend I'd just hate to think that you would go in there hoping to catch some playoff action. I've gotten luck in the past when he's not around the girls will put the games on, but geez oh brother you'd think I had just asked for his lungs.
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    by NCLR1 » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:48 pm

    That's pretty funny. :P

    Hopefully the fact that there are a few good games on will mean less people will be out and I can get a good spot.
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    by crf~rob » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:49 pm

    /X Is one of my favorite places!

    I have been riding at El Mirage lately, but I miss tearin it up around /X
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    by Jim » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:02 am

    Where is this place. I looked for Stoddard Wells road on a map and could not find it.


    JWW recently posted a nice Google Earth map in the Ride Connections section. Not sure it that would help you. It's more of a view of the actual riding area from the Outlet Center to Slash X.
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