The summer has flown by and I think we all need to take a couple days to unwind in the wilderness. To allow for more relaxation, I’m suggesting a change of plans this year. This will be a fee free event. Everyone will need to be self-reliant when it comes to food.
Here’s what I’m thinking. To avoid the chaos of overcrowded access roads and angry hikers, I plan to drive out to the gap late in the afternoon/early evening on Friday and stay through to Sunday.
Please note these trails are all capable in a stock land cruiser. That being said things can happen. Please make sure you are prepared. A fire extinguisher is a must. I suggest to have some tools. You certainly need a spare tire. Most of the trails will be mostly scratch free except for saturday and Sunday. By far the most amazing campsite but it comes at a cost. A past club officer made the mistake of saying you will get light pinstriping. It’s major pinstriping. In some spots the trail is narrower than your truck. If you want to camp but don’t want the damage you can park at the trailhead in a parking spot, throw your camping stuff in one of the other trucks and ride along. I wouldn’t suggest bringing your kids if you do that but I’m sure wives and dogs are fine. Speaking of dogs. If you are bringing a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs make sure you have him on a leash.
We are also in the mountains where rain showers and wind can be a factor. Be prepared! We will likely bring the club 10x20 canopy for rain at night.
Also note we are in black bear country. Don’t put food in your tent. We can string up trash at night.
Attending:
@ceby
@LCNuts
@Bryanseye
@NC LX
@blumtn
@Yotahead52
@aquatech3
Here’s what I’m thinking. To avoid the chaos of overcrowded access roads and angry hikers, I plan to drive out to the gap late in the afternoon/early evening on Friday and stay through to Sunday.
Please note these trails are all capable in a stock land cruiser. That being said things can happen. Please make sure you are prepared. A fire extinguisher is a must. I suggest to have some tools. You certainly need a spare tire. Most of the trails will be mostly scratch free except for saturday and Sunday. By far the most amazing campsite but it comes at a cost. A past club officer made the mistake of saying you will get light pinstriping. It’s major pinstriping. In some spots the trail is narrower than your truck. If you want to camp but don’t want the damage you can park at the trailhead in a parking spot, throw your camping stuff in one of the other trucks and ride along. I wouldn’t suggest bringing your kids if you do that but I’m sure wives and dogs are fine. Speaking of dogs. If you are bringing a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs make sure you have him on a leash.
We are also in the mountains where rain showers and wind can be a factor. Be prepared! We will likely bring the club 10x20 canopy for rain at night.
Also note we are in black bear country. Don’t put food in your tent. We can string up trash at night.
Attending:
@ceby
@LCNuts
@Bryanseye
@NC LX
@blumtn
@Yotahead52
@aquatech3
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