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Josh Noesser
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89700
Mapping Crew - California
My Profile
Year Started:
Off-Road Style:
Rock Crawling
My Garage:
- (4" lift, 35" tires)
- (4.5" lift, 38" tires)
- (Stock lift, 35" tires)
- 2019 Jeep Wrangler (4 door) (3" lift, 37" tires)
Joshua Noesser grew up in Southern California but has lived in different parts of the country during his young adult life. Josh was first turned to four wheeling when he road with one of his friends dad up Surprise Canyon in the Panamint Valley at age14. After nearly 3 different roll overs later and a half dozen intense waterfalls, Josh was hooked. At 16 he purchased his first Jeep a CJ 7 and by 17 was putting his first locker in it.
Currently, Josh is the owner and CEO of Nybble, an IT Solutions Company based in Orange County, California. Nybble isn't your normal IT company where everyone stays in and plays video games. Nybble's average company trip is out on the trails since a good amount of his staff enjoy wheeling too. As Josh likes to say, he offers the only IT Company with the ability to provide services in extreme locations. "If you want a server at the top of The Hammers, we will take care of that for you."
Today you can find Josh out on the trail behind the wheel in one of his three different off-road vehicles. See the vehicles below for more information.
If you ever run into Josh, please say high, he is a very friendly person and is always happy to have a new person join the group.
My Garage (4)
Lift Size: 4"
Tire Size: 35"
The vehicle he drives the most is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a 4.0, 35's Falken Mud Terrain, and 4-inch ProComp lift. This Jeep does have open diffs which is something that Josh really enjoys. Josh was driving fully locked up vehicles so long that driving the open vehicle is adding the extra challenge and bring a whole new life to some of the older trails.
Lift Size: 4.5"
Tire Size: 38"
His other jeep which is currently in testing and being used on trail. This is a 79 CJ 7 with a 4.0 Stroker (4.7), 38's falken's, Raceline Beadlocks, Dana 60 HD Front, 14 Bolt Rear, Detroit's, NV4500, Atlas, Custom Built 4 link and 3 link Suspension, 18" Coil Overs, Spuderwebshade, custom belly armor, and the list goes on. Before all the cool toys were added this Jeep, Josh has successfully either created or traversed almost every trail in Southern California.
Lift Size: Stock
Tire Size: 35"
As for the last vehicle, it is a 2002 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4 CrewCab. It might not be a rock crawler but Josh does use this vehicle for trails rating 1-4 and will tow his jeeps through trails up to a 4 rating to get to campsites that are very remote. He did recently replace the rims with 20" Raceline Wheels and Falken A/T tires.
2019 Jeep Wrangler (4 door)
Lift Size: 3"
Tire Size: 37"
Rock Jock Suspension
Rock Jock Steering Components
Genright Front Bumper
Genright Rear Tire Carrier
Motobilt Diff Covers
Superwinch - Synthetic Rope Winch 12k lb
Falken Tires 37x12.5 r17
Raceline Rim
Artec Skid Plate
Fox Shocks
Rock Jock Anti Rocks (Sway Bar)
My Trail Reviews (103)
(within last 6 months)1N09 - City Creek (06/21/2022)
trail is open
3N17 - White Mountain (05/25/2022)
Just ran the trail with some stock jeeps. It was the easiest I remember it. Even the one required obstacle was so easy it wasn't even noticeable.
Only challenging parts are the optional stuff.
Front Door - Comp Hill (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Backdoor (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Tack Hammer (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Mommas Sand Hill (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Jack and Sledge Connector (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Road to Claw Hammer - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Nightmare (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Aftershock (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Qualifier Hill (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
3N09 - Van Dusen Canyon (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Lower Johnson (Little Johnson) (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Jack Hammer (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Claw Hammer (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Short Bus (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Lazy Days - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
2N06X - Lower Larga Flats (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Off-Your-Rocker (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Sledge Hammer (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Upper Johnson (Big Johnson) (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Little MC - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Fielder's Choice (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Road to Backdoor - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Soggy Dry Lake (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Middle Control Road - Big Bear (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Chocolate Thunder (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Means Dry Lake - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Sledge Hammer 3rd Canyon (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
2N13B - Butler Peak (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Boulder Dash (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Camp Rock - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Wrecking Ball (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Sand Hill - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Turkey Claw - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Boone Road - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Hammers Scenic Byway - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Upper Rattlesnake Canyon (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Road to Short Bus and Comp Hill (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Fissure Mountain Trail (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Road To The Hammers - Johnson Valley (05/09/2022)
The trail should be open now.
Gold Fever Trail (05/05/2022)
Should be fully open by now.
Mommas Sand Hill (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Chocolate Thunder (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Aftershock (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Fissure Mountain Trail (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Jack Hammer (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Little MC - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Road to Backdoor - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Sledge Hammer (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Soggy Dry Lake (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Tack Hammer (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Road To The Hammers - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Lower Johnson (Little Johnson) (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Fielder's Choice (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Sledge Hammer 3rd Canyon (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Nightmare (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Wrecking Ball (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Front Door - Comp Hill (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Turkey Claw - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Lazy Days - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Hells Revenge (04/29/2022)
We went out to closely look at the trail. There has been a lot of talk about the trail not being rated difficult but intermediate. So we went out to really take a close look at ourselves.
After some discussion, we agreed that the easiest paths on the trail are in fact intermediate trails. That the first of the difficult obstacles is completely optional. Thus we lowered the rating to a 4 to represent the easiest paths.
Now the hardest part is towards the end of the trail. Some spots will be needed for less experienced drivers, but there is a path a stock 4-door jeep can do without dragging or getting stuck. Anything with some lift, larger tires, can just drive straight down.
Lockwood Creek Trail / 20W06 / 127 (04/29/2022)
Reports that the trail has been opened for the year.
Miller Jeep Trail / 20W06 / 129 (04/29/2022)
Reports that the trail has been opened for the year.
Yellow Jacket Trail (Lower) / 20W24 / 126 (04/29/2022)
Reports that the trail has been opened for the year.
Yellow Jacket Trail (Upper) / 20W24 / 126 (04/29/2022)
Reports that the trail has been opened for the year.
Claw Hammer (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Hammers Scenic Byway - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Camp Rock - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Upper Johnson (Big Johnson) (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Sand Hill - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Short Bus (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Road to Claw Hammer - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Boulder Dash (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Jack and Sledge Connector (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Backdoor (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Off-Your-Rocker (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Road to Short Bus and Comp Hill (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Qualifier Hill (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Means Dry Lake - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
Boone Road - Johnson Valley (04/29/2022)
Closed for military drills from april 29 to May 9th 2022
1N09 - City Creek (04/12/2022)
1N09 TO CLOSE FOR CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
City Creek Road, known as Forest Road No. 1N09, will be partially closed for construction improvements starting April 18 and projected to last until mid-June of 2022.
Construction will start in the Seven Oaks area, off the intersection of Clarks Grade (1N54) and Seven Oaks Road, then continuing for approximately six miles west to Bear Creek, after Seven Pines Road (1N64). This area will be closed with locked gates for the safety of the public while heavy equipment works and will be blocking the road.
After construction is finished, it will greatly improve the hydrological function of the terrain by keeping eroding sediment from flowing downstream. It will also improve safety for visitors driving the road and enjoying recreational activities.
A Forest closure order will be forthcoming and will be available on the Forest website under Alerts and Notices -- Road Closures.
Flat Iron Mesa (04/05/2022)
Amazing trail. I would recommend everyone should do this once
Middle Control Road - Big Bear (04/04/2022)
multiple reports of the trail being temp closed.
Golden Spike (04/03/2022)
Way cool trail. Easily in the top 5 trails in Moab. A must-do.
Cliff Hanger (03/26/2022)
Did it, would do it again.
FYI - JL's being low makes this trail hard.
3N05 (03/15/2022)
Should be open or opening soon. Best to call ranger's office as the trail may close for any late snow.
3N08 - Holcomb Creek Road (02/17/2022)
The trail is closed for 1 week.
They are grading 3N14 so they can put new bathrooms in at Big Pine Flat.
3N93 - Holcomb Creek Trail (02/17/2022)
The trail is closed for 1 week.
They are grading 3N14 so they can put new bathrooms in at Big Pine Flat.
2N06X - Lower Larga Flats (02/17/2022)
The trail is closed for 1 week.
They are grading 3N14 so they can put new bathrooms in at Big Pine Flat.
3N14 - Coxey Road (02/17/2022)
The trail is closed from 3N12 to 3N16 for 1 week.
They are grading the road so they can put new bathrooms in at Big Pine Flat.
Rubicon Ridge D1 - Hot Springs ORV Park (01/27/2022)
Badge Hunting !!!!!
Overall, I would rate the trail at a 3 as there was nothing hard on it. The worst spots were all optional. The hardest required was the long hill climb on the east side but that wasn't hard by any means. Just really long. We took a stock JL with us, it was able to do it. It was wet making a few things a little harder but still no problem.
5S01 - Indian Truck Trail (01/23/2022)
Tree currently blocking the trail
Snake F19 - Hot Springs ORV Park (01/21/2022)
Ran the trail a few weeks ago. Not bad, a bit more trees close to the trail than I like. But I would do it again.
Noesser’s Nasty Notch (01/20/2022)
Yes!!!!!
Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch: Rocker Knocker (01/20/2022)
Ran this trail while in the area and wow, it was a ton of fun.
Hammer Down Trail - Cougar Buttes (01/18/2022)
Ran this trail really quick while in the area. A lot of fun.
Crown King Road (01/11/2022)
Fun time on the trail. Below is our video from the trip.
Backway to Crown King, Arizona (01/11/2022)
Fun times, below is our video from the trip
Table Mesa Road - West (01/11/2022)
Well, it is dirt. Below is the video from our badge trip while in Arizona.
Devil's Canyon (01/10/2022)
Ran the trail over the weekend. It seems the optional lines have gotten harder while a few of the required lines have gotten a little easier. Overall, the trail was still a ton of fun and no change to the rating.
In our group, we did see several vehicles get body damage and 1 major failure. Overall, a good trip.
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