FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Long Canyon Trail Run - 06/26/10

Trail Description

There is a trail that I travel several times each year and I am organizing a group run this year as I have done in the past. If you have been waiting for a “Newbee Run”, this is a good choice. The trail is not difficult, but there are three parts I would say were moderate and there are options to bypass two of those. The third obstacle is a short rock garden and there is no bypass on this one. I have done these on my own with my stock FJ a number of times and not had any problems. As on any trail, there is always risk of damage.

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 “Placerville Ranger District Map - Side 2” (MVUMPlacervilleSide02.pdf) and the trail head coordinates are approximately: 38 45 N 120 15 W

After the Long Canyon Trail, there is another very easy trail nearby that has some very nice scenery called Cody 4wd trail. We can do that one as well as time and interest allows. Allow 6 to 8 hours of drive time round trip from Cameron Park and back.

It looks like 6/26 is the date.

Post if you are interested.

Trail Meeting Point and Directions:

Time: 9:00, leave at 9:15.

A good meeting point is 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.

The cheapest gas is at the ARCO-AM/PM off of the Cambridge exit in Cameron Park, or Costco in Folsom.

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, just past mile marker 3, take a left on Long Canyon trail (dirt road). There is a sign on the right side of Silverfork road.

Communication:

CB - Ch 31

FRS - 7/31

HAM – Repeater for emergencies AG6AU, 147.8250, -600kHz offset, PL 82.5

HAM – General Communication – 145.550 PL 100, Simplex, to be verified on the trail

Mobile phones do not work well in the trail area.

Be prepared for changeable weather.

05/11/10 Added China Flat Campground info, see attached file.

06/12/10 Since there are quite a few people signed up, the trip will take longer than the 8 hours previously stated.

06/18/10 In addition to China Flat Campground, There is also Silverfork Campground. I think Silverfork is the larger one.

The List:

Studovich
Robert Frey
PBn'FJ & DivnGirl (camping)
Spoon
BigFish
A.J. Cruiser
jr vong
Jeff
MoreFJland
George Wagner
Quadloco
DWH

Attachments:

rog_pvl_china.pdf, 151 KB
Long Canyon Trail.gpx, 7 KB

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Permalink Reply by DWH on June 18, 2010 at 6:04pm

I sent a PM to both of you a couple of days ago and have had no response. I assume you do not want to go after all?

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Permalink Reply by GHOST on June 18, 2010 at 6:50pm

i am still willing to go...........sorry havent had time to check the website.....

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Permalink Reply by MoreFJland on June 15, 2010 at 3:15pm

If this is still happenin I'd like to join. Don't know about the snow conditions now, but I'm more than dumb enough to attempt - stock damn tires and all. It'll be my first trip with the group.

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Permalink Reply by antbanks on June 15, 2010 at 6:16pm

maybe gotta check me dates.

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Permalink Reply by BigFish on June 15, 2010 at 6:58pm

We make it to within 1/4 mile of the locked gate at Wrights Lake Campground via the Ice House Road. Large drifts in the last 1/'4 mile. We basted a few drifts. It took me about 10 times then made it. Ken had to pull me off the 8 footer - easy. Tried to drive out the Wrights Lake Road - made it to South Forsk Silver Creek (not far). Lots of snow and very deep.

We heard from the Ranger the they had to call in a tow truck for late Sunday night for a family on Wrights Lake Road. Family, single truck, no gear, no radio, walked out for cell coverage ... late evening...

We could not make it over to Long Canyon ... Glad to see DWH went for it ... We make a run to Loon Lake - campground closed due to heavy snow, ramp closed - but we saw a small boat trolling for FISH! Lake is full. We camp in two weeks at Red Fir - camground still closed due to snow. Two big drifts, sites are dry. Hope they open it soon...

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Permalink Reply by DWH on June 16, 2010 at 12:33pm

I revised the trail description and the meeting time.

With this many vehicle signed up, there will be quite a bit of waiting around as people are trying to get over the obstacles. I am still willing to do the run, but it may be frustrating at times.

Would anyone like to set up a run on another weekend in addition to this one?

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Permalink Reply by DivnGirl on June 16, 2010 at 2:56pm

DWH, PBn'FJ and DivnGirl will be in one rig.

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Permalink Reply by daPitbull on June 16, 2010 at 12:48pm

DWH, I'm out for this run. That's minus one. You can also arrange for a second group to go in 1 hour later, just a thought.

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on June 16, 2010 at 1:27pm

i concur...just split up the groups and stagger them. i say three groups of 6-8 at a time...if it's one way in and out, then plan the pullouts accordingly.