PS - 4x4 Thomas Mountain

I'm planning to visit Thomas Mountain (south of Lake Hemet) again to check out the Toolbox Springs primitive campground and to determine which route is suitable for the most camping vehicles in the future. We will traverse the 6S13 truck trail and then the Thomas Mountain Truck trail. Plan to have lunch at the top of Thomas Mountain.

Meeting: 9:00 am at Randall Henderson trailhead parking lot, off CA 74 south of Palm Desert (map).  Or, those coming from Hemet or Idyllwild routes can meet at 9:45 am at the beginning of 6S13, sign says Little Thomas Mountain 6, 6S13 (map).

Duration: 2-3 hours

Equipment Recommendations 

1. Reliable 4WD vehicle with 2 speed transfer case 

2. Trail rated tires, tire patch kit with plug

3. Radio communication (buy here).

4. Tow attachment points - front and rear

5. Recovery/Tow strap(s)

6. Fire extinguisher

7. Spare tire, changing tools, jack capable of lifting your 4X4. (Preferably not a high lift jack).  If your vehicle has been lifted, the OEM jack is no longer tall enough to change a tire, carry blocks, or consider a 2-stage bottle jack (18”)

8. First aid kit

9. Tire deflator

10. Air compressor 

11. Checklists - ArriveAlive

Trip Leader:  Joey Duhon: email click here

Health Problems/Allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the trip leader that may affect your ability to complete the trip.