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April 8-10, 2022
Usal Beach!
Giant Redwoods!
Fern Canyon!
April 8-10, 2022
Usal Beach!
Giant Redwoods!
Fern Canyon!
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Yes. It could get a little weird on USAL road, but I’ve seen stock Subarus handle worse. This trip is more of a road trip with primitive camping.
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I would love to go, but it seems like there is a lawless crowd still creating problems at this beach camp. What was your experience? It is sad to see people leave a heavy foot print in such a beautiful place.
On the Lost Coast, a lawless Calif. state park has been overtaken by off-roading, fireworks, raves 9/2021
On the Lost Coast, a lawless Calif. state park has been overtaken by off-roading, fireworks, raves 9/2021
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That article had the intended effect on me as well and had kept me away. But for this trip, I’d go but have another conflict
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I think it really "depends". From what I've heard, this can and does happen, yet other times I hear people go and there is hardly anyone there. That said, this trip is more than just Usal, Avenue of the Giants and Fern Grove are cool places too.
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Alex Hsu brought up a good point to know regarding Fern Canyon in the future. May-September you will need a parking pass but our trip shouldn’t be affected as we will be there in April.
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I was there by myself last May and my America the Beautiful pass got free parking. The place was packed - I parked on the side of the road as the lot was overflowing. Still worth the visit.Alex Hsu brought up a good point to know regarding Fern Canyon in the future. May-September you will need a parking pass but our trip shouldn’t be affected as we will be there in April.
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This guy was right next to my camp last time I was there
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Hi Dave, Shannon and I are looking forward to the trip. Trying out new goodies on the Jeep.... I hope the Tundra is coming together well.
Are going to be exploring any Diners, Drive-ins, or Dives on the trip, or should we plan to brown bag it for all meals?
I haven't found a new mount for my gas can yet. Is 320 miles range enough or should I hurry up on the gas can and rack?
Scott
Are going to be exploring any Diners, Drive-ins, or Dives on the trip, or should we plan to brown bag it for all meals?
I haven't found a new mount for my gas can yet. Is 320 miles range enough or should I hurry up on the gas can and rack?
Scott
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On the way up we will probably grab fast food or bag it, and the rest of the trip will likely be food you bring. Saturday lunch will be on the Eel River, and Sunday likely after Fern Canyon in the lot there. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to gas up as this is a lot of road trip. Recovery boards are always good but I personally won’t be driving out on the sand, that black sand is notorious for getting vehicles stuck. We will likely be up more on the grassy sand or under the trees if a lot of wind is expected
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I've decided to pass this trip. Its a must if you haven't done this before but I've done it three times already and my Jeep wants to go off road instead of a very long road trip. Everyone have a safe and wonderful trip. Ron
