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
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Long Canyon Trail.gpx, 7 KB
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Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Markie Sharkie on
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I can go next weekend BUT if we are going to go another weekend as well, then I can just go to that one instead.
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Permalink Reply by DWH on
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I have just one run planned for now. But I can be convinced to go just about anytime.
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Permalink Reply by caddo on
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I am going to change to a maybe. We don't plan on camping which means it's an early start for us, I am not sure with a hectic work week like this so far I will be willing to get up that early..
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Permalink Reply by Ron Ehlers on
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I'm confused, are we meeting on sat. morning the 26th in cameron park? If I go i'm bringing a tent trailer
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If you are bringing a trailer, you need to go either Friday night or early Saturday morning and get your stuff dropped off at the campground. Meet us at the trailhead at 10:00.
If you are camping and have everything packed in your FJ, you can go early or meet me at the Safeway described above as you choose. It may be better to go early and ensure you get a camping spot as there are no reservations. Meet us at the trailhead at 10:00.
If you are not camping, you can just meet me at Safeway.
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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on
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I plan on come up on Saturday morning for the day...need to be back on Sunday for Christine's graduation ceremony in SJ.
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Permalink Reply by A.J.Cruiser on
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Was wondering if I can meet up with some of you somewhere in the bay then go together. I live in Daly City...and as of right now I dont have communication other than a cell phone. BTW do you guys know where to get a pretty decent FRS radio just incase I can get one.
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