From "Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails"
Trail: Peligreen Jeepway
Location: East of Red Bluff, southeast of Paynes Creek
Difficulty: Moderate. After a well-graded forest road, the trail narrows to a rough, one-lane path over hilly, remote terrain. Portions of the route are rocky and bone jarring. Other portions can be slick and muddy if wet. Steep in places with loose rock, but there are no difficult obstacles. The first part of Jeepway passes through a burned out area where fallen trees have blocked the route in several places. Bypasses have formed but they are faint and route finding can be challenging at times. Tight brush in places may scratch vehicle. Suitable for any seasoned, high-clearance 4-wheel-drive SUV. The trail sees little use, so don't count on help from passersby. Best driven in spring and fall.
Features: A long winding drive over a series of rugged volcanic ridges. Some drivers will find the area starkly beautiful; others, harsh and desolate. The route passes through the Tehama State Wildlife Area which is closed December through March. It is also closed the last week in October for hunting season when a permit is required.
Time & Distance: The entire unpaved loop measures 36 miles, of which 24 miles are easy forest roads. Allow a full day.
Elevation: Approx. 2,000 ft - 3,300 ft.
This trail is ranked in just about the middle of the moderate trails listed in the book. The easiest of the Moderate trails is Eagle Peak, which a stock Xterra w/ step rails has no problem. And, the difficult side of Moderate trails is Bear Valley Loop. I think you could get by without taking offmud flaps and step rails with careful driving. But, if you don't want them damaged, taking them off prior to attendind is highly suggested... This trail should be perfect for those who want to go camping/off-roading in your stock Xterras, and I'm sure those w/ modified Xterra would have a great time as well.
In last November, we visited the trail from East to the West, but this time we'll go the other way around. We will be camping about half way through the trail: Black Oak Grove Camp Ground. However, we did not see a sign for this actual camp site on the trail or anywere nearby.
I've contacted Fish & Game a few days ago, and the trail is officially open.
I don't have the meeting time/locations clearly set, yet, but I'll post it as soon as I sort that out. It'll be pretty similar to the last time's, though.
Who's up for it? Please post any questions you might have in this thread.
Sign me up!
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I'll be working in those weekends. Have a safe trip and stay out of small mining towns 
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... I need a second job 
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That's likely to be an understatement. You probably have to use everything you've got to get through some of the places once wet..or raining. Remember...that trail had quite a bit of dirt/mud surface than rocks... :rolleyes:
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