Passport to: Laurel Lakes Part 2. Let's get the AWDs down! (Bonus) Duck Lake & Crowley Lake

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***I WANT TO START OFF BY SAYING that Laurel Lake has been becoming more and more popular. Every single day, more and more people are getting into overlanding. This is a 3000 ft. climb spread across 5 miles. There is a rough section that goes on for about 1/2 mile, so it's prolonged technical driving. Also, watch out for the rocks! Drivers of dedicated offroad vehicles may get too cocky and pop their tires, don't be that guy/girl.

AWD crossover: see how your vehicle matches up to a Subaru or a 2019+ Rav4. If less capable, I would not recommend this trail for you. A vehicle with an older part time reactive AWD system like a 2018 or older Rav4 may really struggle here.

There's only about 40-45 parking spots (without double parking), so know that if you plan to camp here on the weekend, you might not land a spot by the lake.

I hope you find this information useful! Remember! The Monache Meadows has been getting more and more crowded, so it's a good idea to have a "PLAN B".

MY VEHICLE DETAILS:
2019 Honda Passport EX-L AWD
@jondz_adventuring
4250 lbs.
3.5L V6 280hp / 262tq
9 speed automatic transmission
1 speed transfer case 20:1 crawl ratio (18.7:1 because of taller tires)
2 inch Traxda lift kit
2.5 inch taller All-terrain tires - Falken Wildpeak AT3W 255/70R18
(modification to the wheel well is required to fit these tires)
disconnected rear sway bar (only when off-road, they reconnect when back on the highway).

Monitor your transmission temperature and other data with a SCANGAUGE II
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SKID PLATE FOR PILOT/RIDGELINE/PASSPORT
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