OB Central Valley: MET (Mormon Emigrant Trail) Winter Jamboree!
For once, when a gate is locked on a trail it means that we get to play! The MET trail turns into a winter wonderland for those preferring the road less traveled. We will get to enjoy roughly 22 miles of white fluffy roads. Come out and join us for some slippery snow plowing fun!
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START DATE
Friday, December 11, 2020
01:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)13:00 Hrs GMT -8:00 -
END DATE
Sunday, December 13, 2020
12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)12:00 Hrs GMT -8:00
- RALLY POINT EVENT
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OVERLAND BOUND REGION
US West
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EVENT TYPE
Trip
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DIFFICULTY
3 - MODERATE 1
Rally Point Event
Terrain Type
- Dirt Road
- Highway
- Ice
- Mud
- Snow
Recommended
- 4WD
- Off Road Tires
- Spot Lights
Channel
- HAM 146.460
Rally Point Details:
Tis the season and its time to enjoy it! This will be the 1st annual Central Valley Winter Jamboree!
For once, when a gate is locked on a trail it means that we get to play! The MET trail turns into a winter wonderland for those preferring the road less traveled. We will get to enjoy roughly 22 miles of white fluffy roads. Come out and join us for some slippery snow plowing fun!
Trip Coordinates:
- Convoy meet up in Manteca, Ca (Home Depot Parking Lot, 37.794836, -121.191175)
- Trail entrance: Sly Park Rd (38.7199359,-120.574369, elevation 3526)
- Trail end point and Saturday Campsite: Forest road 9N20 (38.64105, -120.24879, elevation 7323)
- Current Campsite Plans for the 1st night:
- 1st possible campsite (38.72482, -120.52482)
- 2nd possible campsite (38.72841, -120.50252)
- Current Campsite Plans for the 2nd night:
- 1st possible campsite (38.63403, -120.21192)
- 2nd possible campsite (38.63757, -120.21009)
- 3rd possible campsite (38.63756, -120.21224)
- 4th possible campsite (38.63101, -120.21005)
Current Plans:
- Friday (Dec. 11th)- Travel hwy 50 to the trailhead and camp near the beginning of the trail for the night.
- Saturday (Dec. 12th)- Break camp at approximately 0900 hrs and travel the length of the trail to its end and make camp for the night. We will stop at some point and have lunch along the way.
- Sunday (Dec. 13th)- Break camp at approximately 0900 hrs and head back to trailhead and then head home from there.
Please plan for extreme weather and for an extended stay in case of emergency. Temperatures will be cold, please come prepared with the appropriate attire and sleeping gear.
There are a stores near the trailhead for last minute needs (Safeway & CVS, True Value, Shell, O'Reilly & NAPA).
- Start Point: 250 Commerce Ave, Manteca, CA 95336, USA GPS Coordinates: 37.79484, -121.19118 Notes: Meet in the Home Depot parking lot that is adjacent to hwy 99 for the convoy. This may change depending on everyones schedule.
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