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If you're willing to organize a camping trip to Mendo, I'm sure that many of us would love to join, myself included! Mendo's on my list of places to wheel, and I've been poring over maps for months now. There is an annual gathering of classic Land Rovers in Mendo, and despite not owning one, I...

The route that I used was 72 miles in length, which encompasses Usal Beach to Shelter Cove, up to Honeydew, and inland to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. I don't know that there is a a "Lost Coast Trail" per se, but I'd consider Usal Beach up to Honeydew as part of the Lost Coast. One could turn...

I went in late August.

Great video! I especially appreciated the segment on the Lippincott Pass; I'd forgotten what the rocky section looked like. You are right about being surprised at folks' tentativeness toward the pass, as you and I got through it, uphill, without issues. Noting your comments on the two damaged...

You can camp on Usal Beach, on the Mendocino Coast. Head north on the next morning via Usal Road, toward Shelter Cove, then east back to Hwy. 101.

Great photos! It seems like we hit similar spots in the Park. I'd wanted to explore the Wild Rose area, but ran out of time. I'd also hit the Cerro Gordo and some canyon trails next time.

About the Tepui tent - I rented mine, picked it up and had it installed at Tepui headquarters in Santa Cruz. This is the second time that I've done this, and will do so again. The first rental was a 3-person Kukenam, while this time around we rented a 3-person Autana - both were a bit tight for...

I was able to take advantage of this, and it was a blast!. I drove a Discovery through mud and muck in the hills behind the Quail Lodge, and was under the impression that the Disco would get out of some of the jams that my truck couldn't - it was that good... all at the touch of a button on the...

Lol yes! I would completely flip out and stall my truck!

They all seem to be working for me.

This seems to be just west of the Peligreen Jeepway, which I'm planning to do in the fall...

I don't know of any existing meetups in the two counties. Count me in if you're starting one. I'm in Aptos.

It was indeed a great trip, and now that I know the Park and vicinity much better, I'll be able to get away from the crowds a bit more. I drove Movie Road in the Alabama Hills on the afternoon that I arrived in Lone Pine - it was a fun drive, with lots of rigs camping near most rocky outcrops...

Spring Break - what better time to visit Death Valley? With about three weeks' planning, we were on our way, in our 6-speed manual trans. 2005 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Pickup, with 200+K miles on the clock. It's equipped with full OME Medium Duty suspension (2.5" lift), full skid plates and...

Thanks for the photo, @armymgdude , a picture is worth a thousand words, as usual. I'm considering bringing a second spare.

I usually air down to 15 psi when crawling rocks or doing 4-Lo trails - and definitely will do so for Lippincott, but will see if 20 psi will suffice for Saline Valley and Racetrack Road. My plan is to go fast on the washboard, but avoid risking overheating the tires if they're aired too far...

Lol, I have a rooftop tent, and my truck might just tip over with the wind you're describing. Best off camping elsewhere! Nice shots!

Thanks for the description and suggestions - they really help. I'll post a report here after I get back.

Thanks for the input. I'll probably be camping at Mesquite Spring then, which is fine. Sent from my Pixel C using Tapatalk

Initially I was planning to loop around the Race Track Valley, based on a route described in the FunTreks book; I then decided against it as it starts with Hunter Mountain, and I worry that there might be snow/ice near the peak (7,400 ft.). My current plan actually rounds the valley (and much...