5th gen 4Runners in scenic locations

Again! Right by each other! Haha, I was fishing Indian Creek last week! I have a cabin in Markleeville and we try to spend as much time as we can up there driving some of the forgotten roads. We will have to connect and do some trails up there.

 

San Pedro National Forest. That would be smoke in the background, from the wildfire that caused us to quickly pack up and get out of the valley.

 

Chinns Lake/Fall River Reservoir in CO.

 

Arches National Park, UT

 

Not the most "Scenic" picture but Donner Summit was awesome this weekend and my wife was support vehicle with the Runner... even though she tailgated me a bit.

 

Saw this bad boy Tuesday in front of Lo Lo's Chicken and Waffles in Scottsdale, Never saw the owner but still a nice ride,,,

 

Went to the dump today, which in Idaho is more scenic than most...

 

Wild Horse Monument, Washington State.

 

Thats a super nice dump

 

On the beach with less than 1000 miles
Long Island, New York

 

I will have to check this spot out after I finally make it to NY.

 

have u found that the 4runner and tacomas are pretty well matched on the trail? i guess that depends on gear, but have been curious if one is superior to the other in 4x4 performance.

 

Outer Banks

 

This video shows they both do pretty well even though the more built Jeeps obviously are better in these conditions. Also looks like the 4runner guy decided to pull out as he was beating the crap out of his $40K plus vehicle. The Tacoma soldiered/slammed on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdCITpe0bsQ

 

@Watt maker. Pretty much nailed it.

I think the 4runner might have a slight advantage in stock form due to the shorter wheelbase. And, I think the 4runner comes with a size larger tires (i could be wrong)

On the other hand, for higher speed cruising on gravel and dirt roads, the Tacoma's longer wheelbase could be an advantage.

 

An not just the shorter wheelbase. The weight distribution is huge as far as capability off road with the 4. Dry, mud, whatever.. For example, in Winter conditions, the 4 is like a snow machine.

 

Well the 4 is the same chassis as the FJ. Toyota dropped the ball on the FJ IMO

 

Crashed yet another Tacoma camping trip... can't let them have all the fun!

Drove up a day early to get a good spot, it was nice being on the trail alone.

 

Where is this beautiful location??

 

"Lady in Red" Something about a female driving a Barcelona Red 4R that's so dang sexy

Whoever you are thanks for the wave and nice ride

 

Something about a guy in a MGM PRO waving down all the female drivers is so dam creepy.

 

haha, Kidding! It is Bowman lake..... But don't tell anyone.... haha

 

Is there a speed limit. I know a big lake where it is 6mph....

 

Didn't get any good pics of the Runner but my 5 yr old and I had a blast in "mommy's car" in Tahoe this weekend. Perfect weather! This was the best pic I snapped of the scenery I guess.

 

Holiday weekend camping/exploring.

 

California. The Sunset pic is from HWY 50 looking over the Sacramento Valley, Just to the left of the antennas in the pic you can see the high rise buildings of downtown Sacramento

 

It's a tradition to stop at the hotel to FUEL up on the way to Wentworth for the long weekend. Come on up have one or two with the Rubicon Ramblers

 

Top of Trail Ridge... Rocky Mountain National Park

 

From earlier today.

 

Beautiful area... I miss the mountains of home...