FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Long Canyon Trail Maintenance 10/14

Event Details

Time: October 14, 2012 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Kyburz, CA
Event Type: trail, maintenance
Organized By: DWH
Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2012

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

Long Canyon Trail is one of the 42 trails that have been closed in the El Dorado National Forest this year. Since NorCal FJs has a volunteer agreement with the forest Service, we will be allowed to perform our trail maintenance duties in spite of the closure, In order to do this, I have to fill out a Special Use Permit with the Forest Service.

A .pdf file of the trail closures can be found here:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5364203.pdf

I am shooting for Sunday, 10/14 since there was a request for a Sunday run last time. This will be subject to change depending on turnout. I would like to get as many rigs as we can, up to about 10 or so, to show our continued support of the trail.

This time I am going to try to add a second trail to the run, Cody 4x4 trail, which is also on the closed list. This is also an easier trail than Long Canyon, but has some cool scenery. We will add this one depending on time and permission from the Forest Service.

Please post if you want to join in.

Here is my standard stuff regarding the trail.

NorCal FJs has adopted the Long Canyon Trail in the El Dorado National Forest and it is time to do another clean up run. We need to get one more done before the trail closes in late November.

We will meet at the In-n-Out Burger in Placerville off of the Forni Road exit at 10:00AM. I plan on leaving the parkinglot by 10:15.

You will need to fill out and turn in a Volunteer form before you will be allowed to participate. The form can be found at: http://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/adoptatrail-longcanyon

If you have filled one out previously, you do not need to do another one.

See also: http://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/trail-cleanup-and-clearing

Some trail information is below.
The trail is not hard. I have taken numerous first timers in stock FJs with no major consequences. Rock rails are required for the second obstacle. There are a total of three obstacles. The first two have bypasses, the third does not. There are also a couple of fairly steep climbs and an area with many 6” to 10” rocks to navigate. Again, nothing a stock FJ cannot handle.

A map of the area can be downloaded here:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5357470

Placerville Ranger District Map - Side 2
Trail head coordinates are approximately:
38 45 N 120 15 W

If you are running late and miss us, getting to the trail is easy.
Continue up Hwy 50 toward Tahoe, just past Kyburz (about 30 min. from Placerville) take a right on Silverfork Road
A few miles up Silverfork Road, take a left on Long Canyon trail (dirt road)

Communications

I will have a CB on Ch 31 and 7/31 on FRS. HAM Frequency is 146.460 no tone.

See http://norcalfjs.com/group/comms/forum/topics/norcal-fjs-band-plan-aka for standard group communications.

Bring a lunch and plenty of water.

Mobile phones do not work well in the trail area, except at the top.
Be prepared for changeable weather.

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for Long Canyon Trail Maintenance 10/14 to add comments!

Join NorCal FJs

Comment by DWH on September 20, 2012 at 9:23pm: To proceed at any point is completely up to you. I have had a few people park their vehicles and ride with me.

I normally stop before each obstacle and let anyone who wants to watch me go through come forward, you can make your choice then. There is no pressure to do something you are not comfortable with.

Comment by sandyann on September 20, 2012 at 8:56pm: Ok. I might attend. However, I have never done anything like this before and it would be my first time. Can I reserve the right to put it in reverse and at the first sign of fear? LOL! Sorry...I just watch some of these videos and cringe.

Comment by DWH on September 19, 2012 at 8:43pm: It looks like we have 10 signed up, but do not let that stop you from signing up. Schedules will change and some will likely drop out. If we end up with a few more than 10 that is OK as well.

Comment by Shayne on September 19, 2012 at 6:27pm: I'll be there.

Comment by FJ luvr on September 19, 2012 at 5:22pm: Looking forward to helping out on this trail cleanup.

Comment by Steve Hope on September 18, 2012 at 8:10pm: Would love to join you. looking forward to it.

Comment by quadloco on September 18, 2012 at 6:26pm: I Work Sunday's

Comment by DWH on September 18, 2012 at 7:23am: Bigfish, the campsite by the creek is open, permit or not. So camping is definitely an option. The upper parts of the trail are rarely very dirty. I do know of three other areas off of different roads the people use for shooting and are all messes. I have been thinking of cleaning those up as well. Probably not this time though.

Comment by BigFish on September 17, 2012 at 10:42pm: Would there be an option to camp along the trail Sat night in the special use permit? More time to clean up and clear the top of the trail(s).