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I am hoping to get to the campsite as early as possible on Friday in the hopes that we can snag it before anyone else does.
Events/Trails March 19-21: Two Night (one if you prefer) Club Campout in Dixie Valley (1 Viewer)
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BadReligion
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With chukar season over....there will be no one out there. Only traffic on the turn off from 50 will be ranchers or Ormat workers.
lelandEOD
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We can caravan Friday after work if you want.
BadReligion
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That would work. I have a late day Friday and don't finish until 5 but can have the truck packed and leave straight from the office. Dixie Valley turn off is usually 90 minutes from Reno, probably another 20-30 min to the camp site depending on location.
It sounds like others may be interested in a later Friday departure too.
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Alright I got a bunch of waypoints and routes plotted thanks to @skidooman! We should have plenty to explore for the weekend. If anyone's feeling particularly daring and adventurous, I plotting a 78 mile all offroad route from Hwy 50 to the NE rim of Walker Lake and on into Hawthorn for some "runs" burgers and fuel.
I dubbed the Purple Trail with the campsite icon "Lasso Trail" and will get you to the campsite from Hwy 121 (50 E to 121 North to 39.53826, -118.15333).
There is fuel in Fallon to the West, Lovelock to the NW (accessible from the top of the northern trail system), and Middle Gate Station to the East.
I dubbed the Purple Trail with the campsite icon "Lasso Trail" and will get you to the campsite from Hwy 121 (50 E to 121 North to 39.53826, -118.15333).
There is fuel in Fallon to the West, Lovelock to the NW (accessible from the top of the northern trail system), and Middle Gate Station to the East.
Looks good! Im running the "lasso trail" today with a few guys. I'll try to take some photos and let you know if we find any trouble.
Succes! A little snow bit nothing bad. There's camp.
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That's awesome @skidooman! Very excited to see it in person. Do you think the path to the campsite is tame enough for me to tow in a tent trailer without risking damage to the trailer?
@Tony_Farson If you go straight to camp from 121, it's a good bladed road. I wouldn't want to drag that thing anywhere else though.
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Yeah the thought is that I'll go straight there, setup camp then go explore.
Yeah, you'll be good. We ran into some snow up higher, more than I thought we would, but not enough to cause problems. You guys should be good to go.
gregnash
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As much as I would like to go on this run and do a campout seeing as I will be gone the following weekend I just cant pull double-duty.
Have fun you guys, keep the tracks up as I may go explore with my buddy and his WJ out there. Be safe.
Have fun you guys, keep the tracks up as I may go explore with my buddy and his WJ out there. Be safe.
DesertLake
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What's the camp fire situation?
If no fires I can bring one of those propane fire bowls, but they are really not a lot of heat for a lot of propane.
If no fires I can bring one of those propane fire bowls, but they are really not a lot of heat for a lot of propane.
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I checked the BLM sight and didn't see any campfire restrictions so I am planning on bringing wood and will use my portable fire pit for grilling.
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Confirmed with the field office. Campfires are OK.
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Hey you going @Krusty Krab? It won't be TOO cold for the 40! 
I am probably going to sit this one out. Its not the cold so much but the drive getting there
. I would enjoy sitting around a campfire for sure and the stars are going to be amazing. I also want to get out in that country to do some Chuker scouting. Hopefully Kruzer 
will be somewhat ready by the time hunting season comes along. Keep an eye out for me on those pesky birds. And maybe some Quail in the bottoms. Sorry I'm gonna miss this one.
. I would enjoy sitting around a campfire for sure and the stars are going to be amazing. I also want to get out in that country to do some Chuker scouting. Hopefully Kruzer will be somewhat ready by the time hunting season comes along. Keep an eye out for me on those pesky birds. And maybe some Quail in the bottoms. Sorry I'm gonna miss this one.
lelandEOD
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Are we gonna do any shooting while we're out there?
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I'd be down for some shooting! I'll bring some cash for ammo reimbursement.
My FJ55 is having fuel delivery issues when driving at freeway speed. Trying to get addressed but will have to drop out if don’t get fixed.