Michael_Riyanto
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Hi Gary. I am going and planning to drive from SF on Thursday morning. How about you?
Michael_Riyanto
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Hello. I’m going for the first time this year. Do you have any tips on when to best get there?
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Early! The day of is inane if you are not camping on site, get to the bus line early
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Just got back from Moab with some friends within the Bay Area. Did Hell’s Revenge and Top of the World and 4 other trails but the first two was the highlight of the trip.
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The videos you see in YouTube mostly shows the very technical trails but these are mostly trails you can skip. What YouTube doesn’t show are the actual trails you have to go through in order to make it through the 6.5 miles loop. If there’s fear of heights, not the place to go. If you’re driving alone, you gotta keep coming off from your rig to assess the trail before you can move forward. The sandstones offer great traction but identifying your path of travel is important as you need to prepare your rig for the tight turns. I have proven that my rig can handle a 32 degree drop/rise and 21 degrees of lateral tilt, talk about white knuckle driving. There were 6 rigs in our group: 2 jeeps, 1 Tacoma (stock), 1 80 series landcruiser, 1 4Runner, 1 F250. The only issue we had was with the Tacoma, managed to wedge itself on a tight drop and had to be winched out.
I’d encourage everyone to try it, great feeling of accomplishment when you get to the end of the trail. Knowing our group had a varying degree of rigs and experience, I can say it’s doable for all.
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I found this video to be pretty entertaining and informative. And if anyone knows Dr Tony Prave tell him he can ride with us any day
Minute 16:00 or so is pretty cool talking about Badwater Basin.
Minute 16:00 or so is pretty cool talking about Badwater Basin.
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You camping or lodging?
I am leaning towards lodging... unless someone else is planning to camp I might change my mind...
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Planning a trip this July 23rd to run up to Eagle Peak. Possibly run part of Niagara Rim the day beforehand.
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Eagle Meadows, Niagara Rim, Eagle Peak Trail
Niagara Rim Trail Friday Eagle Peak trail Saturday
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Is this a day trip?Planning a trip this July 23rd to run up to Eagle Peak. Possibly run part of Niagara Rim the day beforehand.
Eagle Meadows, Niagara Rim, Eagle Peak Trail
Niagara Rim Trail Friday Eagle Peak trail Saturday
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Depends on where you are coming from, if you want make the drive to the starting location, run the trail and go home the same day. Lot's of dispersed camping opportunities in this area. I will be camping at a spot about an hour away for the weekend.
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Just a reminder the meet up is THIS SATURDAY, not Sunday due to Mother’s Day. Post #2 in this thread always has the current month’s info.
OVERLAND BOUND EAST BAY MEETUP
Monthly Meet Up
Saturday May 7th, 2022 1-3pm
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (staging area)
9801 Foothill Rd
Sunol, CA 94586
OVERLAND BOUND EAST BAY MEETUP
Monthly Meet Up
Saturday May 7th, 2022 1-3pm
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (staging area)
9801 Foothill Rd
Sunol, CA 94586
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Hey btw!
OVERLAND EXPO WEST
If anyone is going to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff later in May, Overland Chef Jesse Houston www.instagram.com/overlandchef will be doing cooking demonstration‘s from the CBI Off Road booth only on Friday. He has his brand new custom PullKitchen that he will be demonstrating from. His speciality is cast iron over fire and his new PullKitchen will be his prep station as he films episodes of his new TV show. He is also an OLB member. Swing by on Friday and tell him Dave and Parker say hi! Free samples around noon or so too!
His PullKitchen was not quite finished in this photo
OVERLAND EXPO WEST
If anyone is going to Overland Expo West in Flagstaff later in May, Overland Chef Jesse Houston www.instagram.com/overlandchef will be doing cooking demonstration‘s from the CBI Off Road booth only on Friday. He has his brand new custom PullKitchen that he will be demonstrating from. His speciality is cast iron over fire and his new PullKitchen will be his prep station as he films episodes of his new TV show. He is also an OLB member. Swing by on Friday and tell him Dave and Parker say hi! Free samples around noon or so too!
His PullKitchen was not quite finished in this photo
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Gas saving tips by PapaDave.
Welcome
The Levitt Lake/Bodie Ghost Town Trip will be posted soon for June 3-5th
Welcome
The Levitt Lake/Bodie Ghost Town Trip will be posted soon for June 3-5th
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LEAVITT LAKE AND BODIE GHOST TOWN TRIP
June 3-5th
Alpine Lakes, ghost towns, and camping at old ghost town cemeteries…whats not to love!
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June 3-5th
Alpine Lakes, ghost towns, and camping at old ghost town cemeteries…whats not to love!
US West - Bodie Ghost Town to Mt Patterson 11,654’ June 3-5th 2022
Alpine Lakes…Ghost Towns…and camping at Old Cemeteries, what’s not to love View Rally Point
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Quick update re Prewitt Ridge....
I think someone else already mentioned, but confirming Nacimiento-Ferguson Road closed going east from Kirk Creek, due to damage from Dolan fire. No ETA per the folks staffing the Big Sur Ranger Station.
Access to Prewitt still possible via Los Burros Road a few miles south on 1. Road in good shape and passable by any 4x4 - numerous 12% grade sections and one 14%, surface mostly pine duff dust mixed with sandstone below 3000', hardpack sandstone above 3K.
Weather yesterday was 58 with patchy low fog at Big Sur, 85 and clear at Prewitt, down to 50's overnight. Black flies out in force. Had the place to ourselves, but saw a few campers around Miguel.
I think someone else already mentioned, but confirming Nacimiento-Ferguson Road closed going east from Kirk Creek, due to damage from Dolan fire. No ETA per the folks staffing the Big Sur Ranger Station.
Access to Prewitt still possible via Los Burros Road a few miles south on 1. Road in good shape and passable by any 4x4 - numerous 12% grade sections and one 14%, surface mostly pine duff dust mixed with sandstone below 3000', hardpack sandstone above 3K.
Weather yesterday was 58 with patchy low fog at Big Sur, 85 and clear at Prewitt, down to 50's overnight. Black flies out in force. Had the place to ourselves, but saw a few campers around Miguel.
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