FJ Cruisers of Northern California
El Dorado National Forest Trail Run II
The pre-run was a good trip and the trail is now clear. So it looks like the run will be on for 6/20. It was still a bit wet in spots but we made it through with little difficulty. I posted pictures and video of the hard part. There is a bypass around this if it makes you nervous. If it is still as muddy as last time we may have to all go around the bypass to preserve the trail. A .gpx file of the trail is attached below.
So far it looks like the following people are interested in the 6/20 trip:
Sonof40
Suecyde
BigFish
Marauder713 (Little BigFish)
DivnGirl
jr vong
DaveF2
DHeigher
That is a few more than last time, cool!
From Last Time
It is not terribly difficult for the most part, but there are a couple parts I would say were moderate. I have done the moderate parts on my own with my stock FJ.
A map of the area can be found at the following website http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/recreation/travel/index.shtml
The map is named MVUMPlacervilleSide02.pdf and the trail head coordinates are approximately:
38 45 N
120 15 W
As a start point, let's meet in the Safeway parking lot in Cameron Park. The address is actually Shingle Springs on most map software.
3380 Coach Ln
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
This should give us plenty of space and a place to pick up any last minute items.
If you want to go, let me know and be at the Safeway Parking lot listed above at 8:00. We will leave at about 8:15 or so. 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 Cameron Park) take a right on Silverfork Road
A few miles up Silverfork Road, take a left on Long Canyon trail (dirt road) Watch for the sign on the right. The Forest Service Map is pretty good to follow.
I will have a CB on Ch 31 and 7/31 on FSR. Mobile phones do not work well in the trail area.
Be prepared for changeable weather.
See you there.
So far it looks like the following people are interested in the 6/20 trip:
Sonof40
Suecyde
BigFish
Marauder713 (Little BigFish)
DivnGirl
jr vong
DaveF2
DHeigher
That is a few more than last time, cool!
From Last Time
It is not terribly difficult for the most part, but there are a couple parts I would say were moderate. I have done the moderate parts on my own with my stock FJ.
A map of the area can be found at the following website http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/recreation/travel/index.shtml
The map is named MVUMPlacervilleSide02.pdf and the trail head coordinates are approximately:
38 45 N
120 15 W
As a start point, let's meet in the Safeway parking lot in Cameron Park. The address is actually Shingle Springs on most map software.
3380 Coach Ln
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
This should give us plenty of space and a place to pick up any last minute items.
If you want to go, let me know and be at the Safeway Parking lot listed above at 8:00. We will leave at about 8:15 or so. 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 Cameron Park) take a right on Silverfork Road
A few miles up Silverfork Road, take a left on Long Canyon trail (dirt road) Watch for the sign on the right. The Forest Service Map is pretty good to follow.
I will have a CB on Ch 31 and 7/31 on FSR. Mobile phones do not work well in the trail area.
Be prepared for changeable weather.
See you there.
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Permalink Reply by DWH on
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We are still on for this Saturday, 8:00AM at the Safeway parking lot.
I don't think the rain that was predicted happened, but it will still be wet and muddy in places. Not the whole trail.
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Permalink Reply by manoweb on
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OK as long as this does NOT translate in 2 feet deep mud pits, I'm in!!
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Another question: is there a place to air up the tires after the trail?
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You will not need to air down. But if you want to do it, I have a small compressor I carry with me.
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Hey guys - unfortunately due to the problem with the boot of my axle I think I should not drive long and go on a trail tomorrow. :( too bad I already prepared the food and everything for the trail :(
http://norcalfjs.ning.com/forum/topics/bad-news-semi-axle-boot
Maybe somebody is up for something next week?
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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on
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Things at work are screwing up my weekend, I am going to have to bail on this trip. Have fun guys and I'll catch you on the next one!!
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Thanks to everyone for coming. I have gone up this trail many times on my own, it is a lot more fun with a group.
The trail was not nearly as wet as I had expected and everyone made it through pretty easily.
I posted a few pictures and videos. I managed to actually get a few complete runs of the hard part on camera this time.
For those that wanted to come but could not, you will not have to twist my arm very hard to make another run. Just let me know and I will post a number III run.
We also had an OPG and Tim Scully siting, they were coming up the trail as we were coming down. It was good to see them as well.
Thanks again
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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on
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did opg's rig look slightly different?
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Permalink Reply by opg4759 on
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I would hope so, pics will go up later.
It was good seeing everyone and it was kinda crazy that was the trail Tim and I were scouting for a different event.
I know Suecyde was happy to see Tim and his tools to tighten up a loose upper control arm.
On another note Tim and I were talking and we are thinking this might be the location for the next recovery clinic once he and I can nail down dates. I will start a thread when we nail down a time frame.
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