r/SoCalOffRoad • u/ohv_ • 7d ago

Monache Meadows in December.

I am thinking about getting a trip in up 395 from LA to Monache Meadows.

Doing my research now, I just want cooler temperatures, even if around 30 degrees.

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u/Remote-Mix-6034 7d ago

Mid to late November is a good time to go. Are you planning a weekend thing? Also advisable to go in a group of two or more rigs just in case.

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u/ohv_ 7d ago

Yeah 3 nights of possible. 

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u/Historical_Bid_4484 5d ago

Hit Monache a few years back over Thanksgiving. Make sure you are checking temps correctly. Got down to below 20 degrees overnight. Still had a blast

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u/ohv_ 7d ago

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/recreation/monache-meadows-jeep-road

when i look here it say typically to November. do they stick to that? i am hoping this winter is a bit late... for snow.

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u/ohv_ 7d ago

yeah i saw a few photos of folks getting stuck in some thick mud haha.

will do.

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u/Chvxt3r 6d ago

They may close it after this weekend. It's supposed to rain for the next 2-3 days and it's going to get cold. If you're going to head up there this weekend, I'd call the ranger station and make sure it's open, or plan an alternate.