I'm going there next Fri, as are a couple others here. I think snow is more likely than rain. There was snow on the ground already, which we thought would melt by now. However, with this recent storm pattern I think more snow fell again. Hopefully it will stop raining by next Fri we enjoy clear skies with some minimal snow on the ground. The forest roads get bad when muddy, so have a 4WD or capable AWD vehicle. Ome recovery gear and another vehicle with you would be a safer bet.
Hell yes brother! Come on out. Fri night through Sun noon camp trip. Prepare for some light snow. Dress accordingly. Bring water, food, alcohol (if so inclined), and whatever else you need. I bring a lot, so I can cover some needs but not all. I'm leaving for the site Fri late morning before noon from Sunnyvale. As we get closer to Fri, I'll start a private conversation here to get namesand cell numbers.
ZR2 has a front locker, so you're good. I have a winch and recovery tools. Shouldn't need it though.
I took another trip up this weekend and poked around north of Hough Springs. Found some interesting obstacles (river crossings, hill climbs, etc.) and trails if anyone wants to check them out on Saturday. I ended up turning back once I hit the snow line, something about being solo and the idea of slipping off the trail keeps turning me around, but with a group, I don't think we'll have any issues.
I wonder if we passed each other at one point? I was all through there as well. My truck was fine in the snow but I wasn't willing to push it by myself either. Too bad we didn't connect.
It's possible, I did run into a couple of solo explorers and a group or two. Did you happen to hoof it in the snow for a bit? I saw someone with a similar vehicle to yours who was on foot once he hit the snow line.
No, I didn't do much hiking in the snow. I only had a pair of sneakers on! That area is so amazing. I just saw some guys from Overland Bound West were out exploring the Knoxville Devilhead Rd area this past weekend too. Their pictures looked amazing.
I have Verizon and it's pretty much a dead zone once you get on the trail. I found a few spots where I got edge, but no 3/4g.
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I'm planning to head out early Friday afternoon from Fairfield, around 1ish. I did plan on going up to Stonyford and then working my way into the forest and to the site. I did the trip last weekend and logged close to 100 miles off-road (back and forth). If anyone else is interested in the same track, let me know and we can figure out a meeting point. The trail I'm thinking about taking will require a high clearance vehicle as there is a water crossing.
