US West Eagle Meadows and Niagara Rim Trail

[CemenTRDgen]

Friday 7/21: Relief Reservoir
Trail Difficulty: 3-4/10
Saturday 7/22: Niagara Rim Trail
Trail Difficulty: 4-6/10
Sunday 7/23: Eagle Peak
Trail Difficulty: 4/10

View Rally Point

 

[baldr_theblue]

Yeah, I think this could work out for our schedule. You gonna make me go up and over Sonoran pass. Sheesh - my little Taco can't handle that kind of extended high-grade route!

 

[alka]

I am interested in making this trip.

 

[CemenTRDgen]

Yeah, I think this could work out for our schedule. You gonna make me go up and over Sonoran pass. Sheesh - my little Taco can't handle that kind of extended high-grade route!

You could make it interesting and take Ebbets Pass Hwy 4 and then take 5N02 Beardsley Dam Road from Hwy 4 at Sourgrass to 108 near Beardsley Reservoir. You would need to go 8 miles down the mountain to Cold Springs for fuel but it could be an fun alternate route instead of Sonora Pass.

 

[Jeep n Joe]

I might join y'all on this one.

 

[CemenTRDgen]

I might join y'all on this one.

OK, if you are for sure, let me know and I will open up the RSVP for you.

 

[Jeep n Joe]

I might join y'all on this one.

OK, if you are for sure, let me know and I will open up the RSVP for you.

I will be able to attend.

 

[FishFam_logs]

This time last year we were just opening the trail… anyone been up that way yet?

 

[CemenTRDgen]

This time last year we were just opening the trail… anyone been up that way yet?

Forest order still has the road closed so my guess is no. Order has it closed until June 30

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1111464.pdf

 

[CemenTRDgen]

Trip update: 4WD in Motion club went up over the weekend and cleared the trail with the USFS so the trail should be open soon.
There is still a forest order in place for Eagle Meadows Road that is in effect until July 14th https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1117498.pdf
Sometimes they open up the first gate at the highway but don't open the second gate until later. Where I planned to camp is past the second gate, so if that isn't open yet for the trip I have a couple alternate spots.

 

[Jeep n Joe]

Trip update: 4WD in Motion club went up over the weekend and cleared the trail with the USFS so the trail should be open soon.
There is still a forest order in place for Eagle Meadows Road that is in effect until July 14th https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1117498.pdf
Sometimes they open up the first gate at the highway but don't open the second gate until later. Where I planned to camp is past the second gate, so if that isn't open yet for the trip I have a couple alternate spots.

The section of trail before pecker head rock is even more washed out than years past. It's still passable, but definitely will test your butt pucker meter.

 

[baldr_theblue]

The section of trail before pecker head rock is even more washed out than years past. It's still passable, but definitely will test your butt pucker meter.

well since I destroyed the left half of my stock bumper a few weeks ago on a simple "obstacle", this should be less of a problem than normal (but more accurately )

 

[IceIceBaby42]

Trip update: 4WD in Motion club went up over the weekend and cleared the trail with the USFS so the trail should be open soon.
There is still a forest order in place for Eagle Meadows Road that is in effect until July 14th https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1117498.pdf
Sometimes they open up the first gate at the highway but don't open the second gate until later. Where I planned to camp is past the second gate, so if that isn't open yet for the trip I have a couple alternate spots.

The section of trail before pecker head rock is even more washed out than years past. It's still passable, but definitely will test your butt pucker meter.

“Butt Puckering” don’t tempt me with a good time! I might be able to make this one.

 

[CemenTRDgen]

The section of trail before pecker head rock is even more washed out than years past. It's still passable, but definitely will test your butt pucker meter.

Where you up there last weekend for the trail maintenance day? I saw a post on TacomaWorld and I called the ranger station and confirmed the first gate at the highway and Niagara Rim are indeed open.

 

[Jeep n Joe]

The section of trail before pecker head rock is even more washed out than years past. It's still passable, but definitely will test your butt pucker meter.

Where you up there last weekend for the trail maintenance day? I saw a post on TacomaWorld and I called the ranger station and confirmed the first gate at the highway and Niagara Rim are indeed open.

I couldn't make it, but I got word that everything is open. They are trying (have been trying for a while now) to get gabions in place to help with the erosion at that one section that's always been off camber.

 

[Sierra Bound]

Interested....wondering is this open to non-Overlandbound members. A buddy of mine and I planned on running Slickrock on July 22 with the Joaquin Jeepers, but it just got postponed. I'm a member, my buddy is not.

 

[CemenTRDgen]

Interested....wondering is this open to non-Overlandbound members. A buddy of mine and I planned on running Slickrock on July 22 with the Joaquin Jeepers, but it just got postponed. I'm a member, my buddy is not.

A couple other non members are joining so not a problem.

 

[CemenTRDgen]

Ok, trip is getting close and I’m thinking about food. I was going to make tacos Friday night and burgers Saturday night. Do you all want to coordinate and bring the same?

 

[Sierra Bound]

Ok, trip is getting close and I’m thinking about food. I was going to make tacos Friday night and burgers Saturday night. Do you all want to coordinate and bring the same?

Sounds good to me!

 

[alka]

@CemenTRDgen : I have to take care of some work stuff on Friday morning and can't make it on Thursday - can you please share me the coordinates for Friday night camp site once you are settled.
My number : 314 498 5314