Happy new year everyone , hope your holidays were enjoyable .
below is a tentative schedule summary of possible trips for all to consider . ALL dates/times are subject to change dependent on wind/weather , driver interest , highway & trail access & conditions . Many freeways in so cal have numerous full or partial closures ongoing , especially on wknds . Which could hinder travel either direction . A possible trail leader/driver may be indicated accordingly or a need for a driver to volunteer as trail leader/organizer . ALL "day run" meeting times aprox 9am , depart 930am location TBD . multi day trips meeting locations/times TBD . Trail ratings as listed . As each event gets closer , specific details or changes will be added accordingly . Please respond to this post , and for reference any trip you may be considering , use the listed # , so as to not confuse . All feedback is welcome , at the next meeting more discussion encouraged . Anyone wish to contact me directly my # is below . Hope to see you on the trails soon !
1. feb 2/17
scenic day run
"snow run" general big bear area , option for early breakfast meeting 730-815 , location TBD . Several drivers did this "snow run" last jan , it was a fun adventure ,
trail oorganizer Dat
2. march 3/16 (easter hoilday is 3/31)
scenic day run easy
red canyon jeep trail via bradshaw trail to the salton sea
a few drivers just ran this recently , fun scenic trail , many dispersed camping locations !
trail organizer TBD
3. april 4/20,21 Anza Borrego state park
multi day easy to moderate
Trip details are being worked out as of this writing
trail organizer Marc/David
4. may 5/17,18,19 overlanding
jawbone canyon via trona pinnacles , a mapped route link , has been posted under separate new thread
trail organizer Marc or Evan
5. June club adopt-a-trail event date 6/15 , meeting location fawnskin fire station area
further details TBD . Option for overnight camp possibility for anyone interested ?
event organizer Jim & Kim
6. July dates (thu-sun) 7/18-7/21 updated event
Western sierra , vicinity of shaver lake , there is a dedicated thread for this event , from dat .
These are my planned trails for our trek into Western Sierra July 18-21. It's going to be a hybrid overlanding base camp trip.
For those that can meet on Thursday 7/18, we will rendezvous for lunch at Shaver Lake Pub and Grub (37.10759, -119.31822) then head on our first leg ending at camp #1 by West Lake (37.20047, -119.13177) Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.8/-119.3179/37.1111&pubLink=TEWzpy20VQ4aGKdTkL56NXCF&trackId=d50db4bf-e0f0-4166-9637-7b4a7c3f78f4.
Friday 7/19 will see us traveling south overlanding style along several state forest routes to camp #2 near Dinkey Creek Campground. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.1/-119.1318/37.2005&pubLink=UXbDRCjRWcZUvbJjdYoD6282&trackId=18f47974-ac87-4539-8118-fd9399312436. We can meet late comers on Friday and Saturday morning at camp #2 (approximate coordinate 37.09947, -119.16552).
For Saturday 7/20, we will explore Bald Mountain during the day and return to camp #2 for Saturday night. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.2/-119.1634/37.0957&pubLink=Li9ZH5YwDIyUl1G40xmmb4av&trackId=3b885106-2fbf-4de7-9ec6-95478ae29454.
On Sunday 7/21, we'll have a breakfast party before departing camp #2 for home.
I have not been on these trails previously so I can definitely use your experience and help revising any of these three routes. I won't be at this Sunday's meeting but feel free to discuss the routes and let me know of any feedback from other members.
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Dat Tran
714.236.4860
trail leader Dat
7. August dates (thurs-sunday) TBD
2nd annual big bear a-thon
Multiple nights camping, everything from an easy day trail run, to more advanced technical trails .
details below subject to change .
These are tentative routes.
Day 1: from Arrowbear to camp sites (primary and alternate). 25.7 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.2/-117.0170/34.3388&pubLink=WVkofDhoNKkeOm4u8UOrHvHA&trackId=4a2a2f48-2ca7-428b-af47-8bd80eceba8b. Hard option via Holcomb Creek 4x4 trail.
Day 2 : from base camp to Burn Flat back via little JB and Coyote Crag. 13.8 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.1/-116.8940/34.3193&pubLink=0UJMB6sbRniGFfob1T9q9dC8&trackId=7b18104d-3d11-4d31-ad0e-66c1ebb032ca. Hard option via John Bull.
Day 3 : from base camp to White Mountain and back loop. 29.7 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.4/-117.0367/34.3441&pubLink=YsiwFhLqmcLtkSrahonjUJLE&trackId=e36136d9-bcbb-4dfe-a374-4a776b9bf4e2.
Day 4 : club breakfast then pack up and head home. Gold Mountain option. 11.2 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.7/-116.8592/34.2900&pubLink=EqzneeqhqoqiTFPevq0bCYjr&trackId=1c2bfaf6-15f3-4d33-81e7-23b8c0cefcf8
Trail organizer Dat
8. 9/8 @ 10 am , club beach party @ bolsa chica state beach
will need some volunteers to help with this event for side dishes . The club will provide burgers & dogs , along with buns , condiments ect ...
aprox meeting location guard tower #25 , to the north of the main entrance .
see attached map below on this thread
sept 9/21-22 miller-lockwood jeep trail , long day trip or option to camp (preferred) . moderate -advanced (steep off camber) sections . Possible night run ? Trail organizer Dat
9. Pismo Beach multi night trip aprox dates 10/18,19,20 , mores details to follow
trail organizer TBD
10. Nov 11/28,29,30,12/1 Annual truckhaven trip , this can be a multi day or long day trip
Trail organizer TBD
11. Club holiday party 12/8 , more details to follow
thanks marc mason
7143500914
below is a tentative schedule summary of possible trips for all to consider . ALL dates/times are subject to change dependent on wind/weather , driver interest , highway & trail access & conditions . Many freeways in so cal have numerous full or partial closures ongoing , especially on wknds . Which could hinder travel either direction . A possible trail leader/driver may be indicated accordingly or a need for a driver to volunteer as trail leader/organizer . ALL "day run" meeting times aprox 9am , depart 930am location TBD . multi day trips meeting locations/times TBD . Trail ratings as listed . As each event gets closer , specific details or changes will be added accordingly . Please respond to this post , and for reference any trip you may be considering , use the listed # , so as to not confuse . All feedback is welcome , at the next meeting more discussion encouraged . Anyone wish to contact me directly my # is below . Hope to see you on the trails soon !
1. feb 2/17
scenic day run
"snow run" general big bear area , option for early breakfast meeting 730-815 , location TBD . Several drivers did this "snow run" last jan , it was a fun adventure ,
trail oorganizer Dat
2. march 3/16 (easter hoilday is 3/31)
scenic day run easy
red canyon jeep trail via bradshaw trail to the salton sea
a few drivers just ran this recently , fun scenic trail , many dispersed camping locations !
trail organizer TBD
3. april 4/20,21 Anza Borrego state park
multi day easy to moderate
Trip details are being worked out as of this writing
trail organizer Marc/David
4. may 5/17,18,19 overlanding
jawbone canyon via trona pinnacles , a mapped route link , has been posted under separate new thread
trail organizer Marc or Evan
5. June club adopt-a-trail event date 6/15 , meeting location fawnskin fire station area
further details TBD . Option for overnight camp possibility for anyone interested ?
event organizer Jim & Kim
6. July dates (thu-sun) 7/18-7/21 updated event
Western sierra , vicinity of shaver lake , there is a dedicated thread for this event , from dat .
These are my planned trails for our trek into Western Sierra July 18-21. It's going to be a hybrid overlanding base camp trip.
For those that can meet on Thursday 7/18, we will rendezvous for lunch at Shaver Lake Pub and Grub (37.10759, -119.31822) then head on our first leg ending at camp #1 by West Lake (37.20047, -119.13177) Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=15.8/-119.3179/37.1111&pubLink=TEWzpy20VQ4aGKdTkL56NXCF&trackId=d50db4bf-e0f0-4166-9637-7b4a7c3f78f4.
Friday 7/19 will see us traveling south overlanding style along several state forest routes to camp #2 near Dinkey Creek Campground. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.1/-119.1318/37.2005&pubLink=UXbDRCjRWcZUvbJjdYoD6282&trackId=18f47974-ac87-4539-8118-fd9399312436. We can meet late comers on Friday and Saturday morning at camp #2 (approximate coordinate 37.09947, -119.16552).
For Saturday 7/20, we will explore Bald Mountain during the day and return to camp #2 for Saturday night. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.2/-119.1634/37.0957&pubLink=Li9ZH5YwDIyUl1G40xmmb4av&trackId=3b885106-2fbf-4de7-9ec6-95478ae29454.
On Sunday 7/21, we'll have a breakfast party before departing camp #2 for home.
I have not been on these trails previously so I can definitely use your experience and help revising any of these three routes. I won't be at this Sunday's meeting but feel free to discuss the routes and let me know of any feedback from other members.
--
Dat Tran
714.236.4860
trail leader Dat
7. August dates (thurs-sunday) TBD
2nd annual big bear a-thon
Multiple nights camping, everything from an easy day trail run, to more advanced technical trails .
details below subject to change .
These are tentative routes.
Day 1: from Arrowbear to camp sites (primary and alternate). 25.7 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.2/-117.0170/34.3388&pubLink=WVkofDhoNKkeOm4u8UOrHvHA&trackId=4a2a2f48-2ca7-428b-af47-8bd80eceba8b. Hard option via Holcomb Creek 4x4 trail.
Day 2 : from base camp to Burn Flat back via little JB and Coyote Crag. 13.8 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.1/-116.8940/34.3193&pubLink=0UJMB6sbRniGFfob1T9q9dC8&trackId=7b18104d-3d11-4d31-ad0e-66c1ebb032ca. Hard option via John Bull.
Day 3 : from base camp to White Mountain and back loop. 29.7 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.4/-117.0367/34.3441&pubLink=YsiwFhLqmcLtkSrahonjUJLE&trackId=e36136d9-bcbb-4dfe-a374-4a776b9bf4e2.
Day 4 : club breakfast then pack up and head home. Gold Mountain option. 11.2 miles. Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - Topo Maps, Trail Maps, and Satellite Imagery - https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.7/-116.8592/34.2900&pubLink=EqzneeqhqoqiTFPevq0bCYjr&trackId=1c2bfaf6-15f3-4d33-81e7-23b8c0cefcf8
Trail organizer Dat
8. 9/8 @ 10 am , club beach party @ bolsa chica state beach
will need some volunteers to help with this event for side dishes . The club will provide burgers & dogs , along with buns , condiments ect ...
aprox meeting location guard tower #25 , to the north of the main entrance .
see attached map below on this thread
sept 9/21-22 miller-lockwood jeep trail , long day trip or option to camp (preferred) . moderate -advanced (steep off camber) sections . Possible night run ? Trail organizer Dat
9. Pismo Beach multi night trip aprox dates 10/18,19,20 , mores details to follow
trail organizer TBD
10. Nov 11/28,29,30,12/1 Annual truckhaven trip , this can be a multi day or long day trip
Trail organizer TBD
11. Club holiday party 12/8 , more details to follow
thanks marc mason
7143500914
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