October High Rock Canyon Run (1 Viewer)

[Krusty Krab]

Trail: High Rock Canyon

Trail leader: ??????
This’ll be a trail ride North of Gerlach. We plan on going through historic High Rock canyon along the Applegate Trail.

Date: Saturday, 10/15/2016


Leave Time: 9:00 am

Meeting Location: Bruno’s restaurant in Gerlach SR447, approx. 2 hrs North of Reno

Trail Difficulty: 1 maybe 2 because of some water crossings and mud.

Additional Equipment needed: Extra food, gas, and water. This is an overnight trip so be prepared with your camping gear. Swimsuit for the hot springs.

Duration of Run: All day Saturday, Sunday AM.

 

[Krusty Krab]

So since we set this up something came up that I will not be able to attend on this date. Hopefully someone else can be trail leader and we can get a run going. If people are hard set on this date and we can get a trail leader lets get it done. I would only be able to do it on the 29th. I believe this is the NV day weekend. So maybe we can talk more at the meeting. This trail is worth it.

 

[DesertLake]

I'll try to go either way. I've never been past the gate, so not taking lead...

 

[DesertLake]

Anyone else going?

 

[gneisscruiser]

We can speak about it at the date at the meeting? As of right now should we cancel the 15th since no one knows the trail?

 

[psreno]

Is anyone still going? Looks to be in the low '60s with an overnight low around 40. It may be 6 more months before it's that balmy again....

 

[DesertLake]

I'm hoping to go on whatever later date is chosen. Out of town this weekend.

 

[psreno]

OK, so the weather pattern has now changed to rain and hard winds. Not fun since my "sunroof" is not watertight and I have no wipers on the inside of my windshield (although I used to carry a squeegee). Time to batten the hatches I guess, and look towards better days.

 

[flexing40]

At the meeting last night, Oct 13, it was decided due to the likely hood of bad weather to postpone the run to the 29th & 30th. Check back for updates!

edited to reflect corrected dates.

 

[DesertLake]

At the meeting last night, Oct 13, it was decided due to the likely hood of bad weather to postpone the run to the 28th & 29th. Check back for updates!

Friday/Saturday?

 

[psreno]

We could also circle up at Sand Mountain - Halloween is a prime week. Clowns will be sighted!

 

[flexing40]

Friday/Saturday?

I meant to say 29th & 30th. Saturday and Sunday.

 

[gneisscruiser]

Looks to be wet, not sure if I want to take the cruiser in the mud for the weekend.... What are you guys thinking?

 

[DesertLake]

I'm still up for it but will defer to the experts...

 

[psreno]

Looks like my wife made plans for me this weekend and it's nowhere near Stevens Camp.
It's not too wet yet for the roads to be that bad for those that want to try. Yet....

 

[gneisscruiser]

Yeah since it seems that no one knows the roads that can go/stormy weather i am going to be out for this one

 

[Krusty Krab]

As discussed in the meting the roads really get sticky with any amount of rain. I mean it is gumbo that can be dangerous because of the corners and hills that you can loose traction on. With all the rain we have received I think it would be wise to wait on this til it dries a bit. The forecast for the rest of the week is dry with some rain in the forecast for Sunday. At some point they close the canyon due to the falcons and sheep breeding. I will check on that.

 

[psreno]

Well, how am I going to get in to breed the sheep if the road is closed....

 

[Krusty Krab]

Ha-well I guess if your real motivated you can park at the gate and hike in. I think the whole canyon for high lake gate to stevens camp is about 20 miles. Take your rubbers, it can get real slippery.