Darcie and I are thinking of taking a Sunday Drive on this coming Sunday October 6th. This will be an all day trip, so we would need to leave kinda early. I'm thinking 9:00am departure. The jumping off point will be Lovelock, so figure 1.5 hours from Reno. North up through the Seven Troughs Range. Eventually exit out at Empire, Nevada and back down SR447 to Reno.
Here is a write up of where we are heading and what to expect.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?9676-Seven-Troughs-Nevada-Exploration
The difference is he turned clockwise and exited at Rye Patch whereas we will turn counter-clockwise and exit to the west at Empire.
This will be a totally stocker friendly run, so no need for anything more than a vehicle you don't mind getting dirty with good tires. You will want to bring a lunch and anything other comfort items you might need.
If others are interested, then we can finalize the meeting place and departure times.
Let me know.
Jack
Here is a write up of where we are heading and what to expect.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?9676-Seven-Troughs-Nevada-Exploration
The difference is he turned clockwise and exited at Rye Patch whereas we will turn counter-clockwise and exit to the west at Empire.
This will be a totally stocker friendly run, so no need for anything more than a vehicle you don't mind getting dirty with good tires. You will want to bring a lunch and anything other comfort items you might need.
If others are interested, then we can finalize the meeting place and departure times.
Let me know.
Jack
Then head north through the lava flows to the Jungo Road and Empire. There's a cool hunting shack at the lava beds. Vernon is also cool to see. Should be able to do this trip year-round depending on your tires.