Highway 4-Slickrock and Deer Valley trails open?

cc93cruiser · 04-06-08, 11:18 PM

Does anyone on here know if the trails off highway 4 are open at the moment? That is Slickrock and Deer Valley trails.. If so, any input on condition of trails at the moment, snow etc...? About to head up there either Tuesday morning or Wednesday...We have 3 80's at the moment.. Anyone else is welcomed....LMK

chicago · 04-07-08, 12:05 AM

Im curious about this too!
Im betting it will be pretty muddy and the rivers will be pretty high.
Post up how it is. Cant wait to get back in there.

Chicago

cc93cruiser · 04-07-08, 12:36 AM

Will do....Even with snow on the trail, from what I hear is that the trail is pretty mild, except for a couple obstacles.. Even with snow on trail I think our locked 80's with 35's, low gearing, winch's, fr & rr bumpers/sliders should be alright...

450 DUDE · 04-07-08, 08:48 AM

My guess would be no.
They might be open but prolly not passable.

Again thats a guess.

Sounds like fun , good luck.

ken

Fast Eddy · 04-07-08, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 450 DUDE

My guess would be no.

There's 86" of snow at Bear Valley...

CaliCruiser · 04-07-08, 09:13 PM

Still quite a bit of snow on the hope valley side down by Blue Lakes. I would wait awhile before running it, because I could see Deer Valley being pretty hairy with snow on it. I would imagine that the Hermit Valley side of Deer Valley would have even more snow then hwy 88 side.

Dylan

cc93cruiser · 04-07-08, 09:17 PM

Thanks for all the input guys! I am getting together with my bud and pops and talk it over..Most likely opt for a different trail...Hmmmm, maybe death valley sounds good, we'll see.. thanks for the input.

CaliCruiser · 04-07-08, 09:33 PM

I know for a fact Death Valley is open

Maybe an early trip through Deer Valley in mid/late May?

Dylan

Cruiserdrew · 04-07-08, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliCruiser

I know for a fact Death Valley is open

Maybe an early trip through Deer Valley in mid/late May?

Dylan

Yep, even Hunter Mountain is open, so this is an excellent time to visit DV. There is so much to see there, a week would not be too long.

When we were there, grade from Swansea to Cerro Gordo is NOT passable, but everything else was good.

If you go to Death Valley, I'll be happy to let you know the high lights. Like I said in the PM, it seems early to go through Slick Rock or Deer Valley.

cc93cruiser · 04-07-08, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliCruiser

I know for a fact Death Valley is open

Maybe an early trip through Deer Valley in mid/late May?

Dylan

Middle of may would be great.. I have some more time off around that time.. We should plan out a run around that time, I'll post up a couple weeks before. Slickrock, Deer valley mid May, fellow Nor-Calers, keep in mind!

cc93cruiser · 04-07-08, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

Yep, even Hunter Mountain is open, so this is an excellent time to visit DV. There is so much to see there, a week would not be too long.

When we were there, grade from Swansea to Cerro Gordo is NOT passable, but everything else was good.

If you go to Death Valley, I'll be happy to let you know the high lights. Like I said in the PM, it seems early to go through Slick Rock or Deer Valley.

Andy, thanks for the help! I will let you know if we decide if it is death valley where we are going. I'll take any advice and trail suggestions..

04-06-08, 11:18 PM	#1
cc93cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. TLCA# 15132 Posts: 1,035	Highway 4-Slickrock and Deer Valley trails open? Does anyone on here know if the trails off highway 4 are open at the moment? That is Slickrock and Deer Valley trails.. If so, any input on condition of trails at the moment, snow etc...? About to head up there either Tuesday morning or Wednesday...We have 3 80's at the moment.. Anyone else is welcomed....LMK __________________ Robert Muniz TLCA#15132 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 206K 3x locked+4.88's+315 BFG AT&MT+SAFARI SNORKEL+SLEE 4"LIFT+ARB FR+WARN M12000+HANNA RR+SLEE SLIDERS+SLEE SKID+AO DRAWERS+ARB FRIDGE+DUAL OPTIMAS+GARVIN RACK+IPF'S+OKOLE COVERS+HUSKY MATS+POLY REARS+ NOT INSTALLED YET-LONG INNERS+NF BIRFS

04-07-08, 12:05 AM	#2
chicago IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 3,027	Im curious about this too! Im betting it will be pretty muddy and the rivers will be pretty high. Post up how it is. Cant wait to get back in there. Chicago __________________ TLCA#16202, KE7VAT Toyota family: 88 FJ62 (Fairly built) 06 4runner...wifes rig! 06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way! PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!

04-07-08, 12:36 AM	#3
cc93cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. TLCA# 15132 Posts: 1,035	Will do....Even with snow on the trail, from what I hear is that the trail is pretty mild, except for a couple obstacles.. Even with snow on trail I think our locked 80's with 35's, low gearing, winch's, fr & rr bumpers/sliders should be alright... __________________ Robert Muniz TLCA#15132 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 206K 3x locked+4.88's+315 BFG AT&MT+SAFARI SNORKEL+SLEE 4"LIFT+ARB FR+WARN M12000+HANNA RR+SLEE SLIDERS+SLEE SKID+AO DRAWERS+ARB FRIDGE+DUAL OPTIMAS+GARVIN RACK+IPF'S+OKOLE COVERS+HUSKY MATS+POLY REARS+ NOT INSTALLED YET-LONG INNERS+NF BIRFS

04-07-08, 08:48 AM	#4
450 DUDE IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ione CA Posts: 1,153	My guess would be no. They might be open but prolly not passable. Again thats a guess. Sounds like fun , good luck. ken __________________ 97 with thingy's and dodads Now with added geek KI6JEO

04-07-08, 09:13 PM	#6
CaliCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pine Grove, Ca TLCA# 15987 Posts: 1,789	Still quite a bit of snow on the hope valley side down by Blue Lakes. I would wait awhile before running it, because I could see Deer Valley being pretty hairy with snow on it. I would imagine that the Hermit Valley side of Deer Valley would have even more snow then hwy 88 side. Dylan __________________ ROTW '85 FJ60 \| SOA \| ARB \| M8274-50 \| Sliders \| Aussie'd \| H55F \| 4.7 Toybox \| 4.88s \| Custom Crap

04-07-08, 09:17 PM	#7
cc93cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. TLCA# 15132 Posts: 1,035	Thanks for all the input guys! I am getting together with my bud and pops and talk it over..Most likely opt for a different trail...Hmmmm, maybe death valley sounds good, we'll see.. thanks for the input. __________________ Robert Muniz TLCA#15132 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 206K 3x locked+4.88's+315 BFG AT&MT+SAFARI SNORKEL+SLEE 4"LIFT+ARB FR+WARN M12000+HANNA RR+SLEE SLIDERS+SLEE SKID+AO DRAWERS+ARB FRIDGE+DUAL OPTIMAS+GARVIN RACK+IPF'S+OKOLE COVERS+HUSKY MATS+POLY REARS+ NOT INSTALLED YET-LONG INNERS+NF BIRFS

04-07-08, 09:33 PM	#8
CaliCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pine Grove, Ca TLCA# 15987 Posts: 1,789	I know for a fact Death Valley is open Maybe an early trip through Deer Valley in mid/late May? Dylan __________________ ROTW '85 FJ60 \| SOA \| ARB \| M8274-50 \| Sliders \| Aussie'd \| H55F \| 4.7 Toybox \| 4.88s \| Custom Crap

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