July ROTM - Mount Ord (1 Viewer)

[Taco Charlee]

TRIP REPORT

Ok finally had time to get my photos together and whatnot, it's been a busy few weeks at work. So here we go...

• We met at Chevron (One Taco, Seven 80s, One 100 series)
• Caravaned up the hill started the trail on the back end of Mt. Ord (FS 27 / Slate Creek)
  • Elevation Start: 3226.9'
  • Elevation End: 7086.2'
  • 6.94 miles
• Took a couple hours, with some stops for scenic views and truck photos
• Stopped at top of Mt. Ord for some lunch, good conversation, and a hike to the fire tower (Mt Ord fire tower at 102' is one of the tallest in the state and the tallest with a 14'x14' cab)
• Some people left but 4 of us stayed and camped, the weather was perfect (I think it got down to 67 degrees @LandCruiserPhil correct me if I am wrong), we had great food and some laughs and absolutely no tequila was involved
• Return trip was an easy dirt road (FS 626)
  • From top top parking spot to hwy 87 - (4100') total 5.4 miles

Here are some pictures I took, overall a great run that's not too far and a good spot to get away from the heat. I hope to go up and camp again sometime in August if anyone is interested in going.

Climbing up the back.

Sections of FS 27

View from Campsite

 

[Taco Charlee]

Our Campsite

The road out

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Nice ROTM report a favorite trail of mine.
One correction, should read absolutely no tequila involved was brought home

Attention CSC members - Make your name live for ever with club and head the adoption of this scenic trail. This would make a great father - son/daughter project setting it up. Think about, years from now your son or daughter running the same trail telling their friends my dad and I ....Contact me if you are interested.

 

[brettwilm]

Jeez, even the dog matches

 

[brettwilm]

Our Campsite
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The road out
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That first "Sections of FS 27" trail pic is wicked!