Fordyce Run

Dion M · 09-14-09, 11:41 AM

Now that the MCR 8 is over, who plans on running Fordyce in October.

Dreamin · 09-14-09, 02:53 PM

I am owed a wheelin trip, sounds like if the timimng is right I will be making this run, however, keep in mind I am still sprung under, and I will not tolerate a wet seat.

In other words what is the water level going to be like?

bentntwisted · 09-14-09, 05:19 PM

I am in

Dion M · 09-15-09, 12:05 PM

We'll have to check the water level when it is closer to the date. They should still be releasing alot of water to do repairs on the dam.

bentntwisted · 09-15-09, 04:39 PM

good..

Combat Chuck · 09-21-09, 01:10 PM

Hello all, just posting that I've just now joined TLCA, and will follow suit with a PMC membership as soon as I excavate my printer from storage.

Anyway, I'm interested in coming along on this Fordyce run, but I have no wheels at the moment. (40's still being rebuilt, and all my money will be tied up in savings for when I go to Park Ranger Academy this winter). Anyway, what I'm driving at is if I could tag along on the run as a passenger. I'll chip in for gas costs if need be. I'll follow this up when I get to look at my work schedule, and see if i have the Columbus Day weekend off.
Be Blessed
-ST

ginsudan · 09-21-09, 08:16 PM

Hi All I am wondering if you can recommend a book of trail maps for the sierras?

Combat Chuck · 09-22-09, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginsudan

Hi All I am wondering if you can recommend a book of trail maps for the sierras?

I don't know if they have a book of maps, but Delourme makes just about the best quality maps I've ever used. Far better than the Garmin maps, and on par with National Geographic, or better. I've been tramping around the woods with a little Delorme Earthmate PN-20 GPS for the past year, and it's treated me very well.

My other reccommendation is to get maps that are specifically USGS quads. The US Geological Survey only certify the best quality Topo maps, and they come standard with UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) lines, which make navigating very accurate. A good collection of Quads, a UTM ruler, a Compass, a GPS and the know-how to use 'em, and you'll never get lost. I can swear by that, as there are dozens of stretches of State and National Park lands I could be lost in right now if it weren't for those tools while backpacking with my Scout Troop.

My 0.002.

Dion M · 09-22-09, 09:45 AM

Combat Chuck
Someone will more than likely have an open seat. Keep checking in. Right now it sounds like there are only 4-5 trucks going.

Tan69 · 09-22-09, 04:51 PM

Hey Dion,
When in October are ya thinking?? grapes may be in by that time so I'd be in on going.
Tim

Dion M · 09-23-09, 01:59 PM

Oct. 9,10,11

peesalot · 09-23-09, 08:27 PM

cross your fingers, campin at same spot D ?

Dion M · 09-24-09, 03:48 PM

No. I was thinking up the trail more, before the committe trail. There is a spot on the left side were you turn down to the left and it is by the river.

Dion M · 09-24-09, 03:55 PM

I plan on being at Cisco Grove about 9:30 Friday morning and leave for the trail head at 10:00

wapitidon · 09-24-09, 04:28 PM

I'm watching this.....Roger ? you there?

Dion M · 09-25-09, 12:21 AM

Come on Don. Get old blue or red and lets go.
Courtney should of call me. I had room in my truck for the MCR run. To bad she missed out. Fishing sucked this time a Rock Bound. We only caught 2 in 3-4 hours of fishing. I think the Osprey was getting more then us. We keep hearing this big splash in the distance and we would see it flying away.

peesalot · 09-26-09, 07:25 PM

you mean the big steep switchback left that goes down into canyon a little ?

Taylor · 09-27-09, 10:00 AM

Don I am here. Would like to go.I will see if I can get Firday off . I need to get out of the house.Been working on the Stubby (45) about ready to roll to the grocery store. Looking good so far. Don hows retirement going?

wapitidon · 09-28-09, 09:50 AM

Retirement is going very nicely. I don't have to worry if I can get any Friday off. Drove a Limo for about 6 weeks (couple day s a week) but found the money wasn't worth the time off.

Blue's drivable cept the front dl has not been upgraded from Mudraks Rubithon Repairshop.It would probably hold up fine. Red's driving daily around here and cruises the highways great but I hate beating her up in the rocks anymore.

Now that I think of it, anyone have an open seat? I'd love to see this trail in person before our wonderful Federal Govt. closes the rest of the roads in OUR forests....

peesalot · 09-29-09, 05:04 PM

Don, check with Eric, he is bringin the buggy, fun ride.
Does anyone know the status of fire restrictions ?
If there are none is anyone bringin a saw ?

Try to be encouraging Eric, it helps.

Taylor · 09-29-09, 06:48 PM

Don is riding with me I got Friday off so it.s a go.

bentntwisted · 09-29-09, 08:11 PM

john if you dont like the start time camp at the trail head on Thurs.

Dreamin · 09-30-09, 11:53 AM

OK, looks like I will probably be attending this event. BUT I NEED DIRECTIONS. Never been on this trail before, therefore, I need to know where to go, where to meet, and how to get there. And just for those that want to tell me to go to HE$%, I have been there and was rejected.

Dion M · 09-30-09, 03:47 PM

Hwy 80 to Cisco Grove exit. Go to west side of Hwy.and make a left on the frontage steet to campgrounds store. You'll see other trucks parked on the right side parking lot. Go into the store
and pay for your parking, or you can take the Eagle Lake turn off and park at the trail head and hope no one breaks into your truck. Trail head is on the west side of the Hwy. off Eagle Lake on the right side maybe a mile down the road.

Friday is looking good so far. 44 for the low to 71 for the high sunny no clouds
I don't see anything for the water flow. If someone has info. Please post

wapitidon · 09-30-09, 04:12 PM

looks to me like they've cut to 270 from 280cf today

Dreamflows Daily Report

Dreamin · 10-01-09, 09:28 AM

Dion, so I have to pay to park on the trail? Cause you know I drive my rig to the trail, it aint no TRAILER QUEEN, like other cammo'd rigs. LOL And how can I go to the west side of the road when the road runs east/west.

And a serious thought, what time, and where are we gonna meet?

TRT2 · 10-01-09, 10:01 AM

Micheal... you can pay to park your truck trailer there if need be. There have been reports of vandalism at the trail head. YOu of course will not need that. There is a Chevron at Cisco off ramp for fuel, ice and other last minute stuff.

The river is low, we've been draining fordyce lake for a dam repair.

also, there is a new trail from the campground over the eagle lakes trail head to avoid driving on the Freeway, its short, loose and fun, but also costs $5 at the campground to use.

you folks have fun, Cindy and I will be in Vegas baby, celebrating our daughters 21st birthday (yes, she is going too). If anyone has issues Sunday and needs a place to drop junk or stay, we will be home after noon.

This trail is tough. Make no mistake. Have fun, be safe.

peesalot · 10-01-09, 12:25 PM

Micheal, just to clarify. The Eagle Lakes exit is the exit to trail head. The next exit up the road is Cisco Grove which is where you park trailer and/or stop for last gas etc. The two exits are close to each other. You would probably just hit Cisco for fuel/food/ice then head back down freeway to Eagle Lakes, after exiting freeway go north to frontage road. Head west on the frontage road a short distance until you see the dirt road on your right, take that and head west on the dirt road for a nice little stroll thru the trees, after awhile you'll come to a staging area with some power poles and a split in the trail, more like a open area where a few trails take off from. Fordyce is the trail to the right of the pole as you enter the open area. The group meets at the Cisco Grove campground where trailers are parked at 9:30am Friday morning. It is a short cruise back to Eagle Lakes exit then to trail head or there is a new trail from Cisco Grove campground for vehicles that are not streetable that gets you to the open area/staging area I spoke about above.

Dreamin · 10-01-09, 01:57 PM

thank you all who responded, I think I can now safely find the right place.

Tony,
Enjoy Vegas, leave some of the casino's money there for other people. I might, just might stop by on sun afternoon, got a couple stars for you.

See all others there, looking forward to new trail!!!

bentntwisted · 10-01-09, 04:53 PM

I heard about the trail that runs next to the hwy from the campground, I am looking forward not to have to drive my buggy 65MPH down hwy 80, what a rush though.