Welcome to the Brotherhood!

The Ford Bronco Brotherhood of Southern California, (So Cal Broncos) is an association of Ford Bronco owners and enthusiasts from throughout Southern California.  Through our various online discussion channels we share tech and upgrade advice, plan runs and events, kick the tires and shoot the shit around our virtual campfire.  We aren’t just a classic car club; we believe in getting out and using our Ford Broncos the way Henry intended: on the trail and in the deserts and mountains.  So we try to get out for camping and off-roading trips as often as possible, including annual trips to Calico, Truckhaven (TDS), and our yearly blow-out in the mountains, the Big Bear Bronco Bash in June (always the weekend before Father’s Day). 

About So Cal Broncos

So Cal Broncos was founded on July 4, 2001, in the form of an email discussion group on Yahoo Groups.  That platform is no longer around, but So Cal Broncos has evolved into a broader disorganization spanning several social media, email and forum formats.  Check out the various places our Discussions happen and choose the ones that work best for you!

SCB members affectionaly refer to our little band of misfits as a “disorganization.”  We mean that literally, and we are proud of it.  We rather resent being called a “club”, as that denotes many things which we definitely are not.  So Cal Broncos has:

No Meetings!  Unless you count meeting at the trailhead for some off-road fun.

No Dues!  There has never been, and will never be, any charge to be a member of So Cal Broncos or attend one of our gatherings.

No Officers!  There is no power structure in place for petty-tyrants to fight over to control you.

No Vehicle Inspections!  It’s up to you to keep your rig in good working order.  We won’t police you.  But if you hold up the group, you’ll hear about it!

No Rules of Conduct!  Other than the general rules of civility that exist in a polite society.  Be respectful and kind.  Other than that, you do you.  Just know that assholes don’t do well in our group.

 

Check Out our Articles & Archives

We’re working on building an archive of So Cal Broncos history articles, photos, tech writeups, trail information, and anything Bronco related.  And we can use your help!  See the first article below for more info.

Dishpan Springs

Dishpan Springs

Jul 4, 2001

The eastern-most trail usually ran at Big Bear Bronco Bash, Dishpan Springs covers a section of Forest Road 3N34 from 3N16 (north of Green Valley Lake) westward to where it crosses Deep Creek, east of Lake Arrowhead. There are several Medium rated obstacles along the...

Balky Horse Canyon

Balky Horse Canyon

Jul 4, 2001

An easy forest service road (2N04) that crosses picturesque Arrastre Creek and has several good canyon and meadow views on the dry side of the San Bernardino Mountains. A rather short trail on its own, Balky Horse Canyon makes an interesting connector or addition to other trails in the area.

Rattler Loop

Rattler Loop

Jul 4, 2001

This short loop is only a mile long but boasts several fairly technical obstacles. Consisting of Forest Service roads 2N70Y and 2N69Y, the route begins and ends off of the more heavily used 2N02, Burns Canyon Road in Rattlesnake Canyon. It makes for a nice addition to...

Burns Canyon Road

Burns Canyon Road

Jul 4, 2001

An easy route from the mountains to the desert. Beginning near the shore of Baldwin Lake, east of Big Bear, the route crests the mountains then drops down to cross Arrastre Creek. The passes through the historic Rose Mine gold mining area and ends at the edge of Rimrock, where drivers can choose to turn down Lower Rattlesnake Canyon or continue on to Pioneertwon and Yucca Valley.

Delamar Mountain

Delamar Mountain

Jul 4, 2001

Wildhorse Meadows is an easy trail for stock vehicles.  It does reach an elevation of 8700 feet, so weather conditions can quickly change, and snow is common in winter.  The route starts near Highway 38 a short distance south of the Erwin Ranch Area (it can also be reached from Big Bear through Moonridge and Sand Canyon Road).  After a long climb up a shoulder of Sugarloaf mountain, the route passes through a saddle and descends into picturesque Wildhorse Meadows.  From there it emerges overlooking the Santa Ana River drainage with great views of Mount San Gorgonio and Ten Thousand Foot Ridge in the distance.  The trail ends at Highway 38 near Hart Bar Campground.

Upper Holcomb Creek

Upper Holcomb Creek

Jul 4, 2001

An easy forest service road (2N04) that crosses picturesque Arrastre Creek and has several good canyon and meadow views on the dry side of the San Bernardino Mountains. A rather short trail on its own, Balky Horse Canyon makes an interesting connector or addition to other trails in the area.

The Latest Additions to the SCB Gear Shop

Choose from a variety of T-shirts, hats, hoodies and other gear to show off your So Cal Broncos allegience!  Proceeds help defray the costs of maintaining this website and related expenses.  CLICK HERE to see everything in the Gear Shop!