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Old 03-20-2017, 02:13 PM
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Hey guys. Trying to plan a trip for this weekend (if it doesnt rain). Anyone been to the Doran scenic drive over in Calico? I am not worried about making it in my Jeep but my friend will have a bone stock Trailhawk Renegade. I have read that you need some decent ground clearance and that is something he is lacking. Any input from someone who has done the trail would be great!
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Hey guys. Trying to plan a trip for this weekend (if it doesnt rain). Anyone been to the Doran scenic drive over in Calico? I am not worried about making it in my Jeep but my friend will have a bone stock Trailhawk Renegade. I have read that you need some decent ground clearance and that is something he is lacking. Any input from someone who has done the trail would be great!
I have run that trail, but it was YEARS ago...I do not recommend a stock vehicle for that run, has some pretty gnarly spots as I recall...and if the bypass for Gatekeeper is closed, good luck, LOL
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I was watching some videos of people running the trail. It does look bad haha. They say a stock Rubicon can make it but that is the minimum. Stock Rubicon vs stock Renegade = no comparison. Looks like I will be going somewhere else.
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Ran Doran last weekend and it's rough- stock clearance will have issues. It was scenic

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