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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Forest Service Trail Run

  1. kris_olof Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #111 Jul 2023, 10:01 AM

    I have been working with the new forest service rec officer as well as the fine folks a PWORA (Del Albright, Ted Cabral, Jane Arteaga, and Kent Reynolds) and have been asked to put together a trail run for the forest service people through Long Canyon and Strawberry.  I anticipate that we will need another few weeks for the snow to melt based on the video that went up last week.  Del has said he is available on Mondays so I would like to try for the 24th, 31st, or the 7th.

    New Dates Aug 9th or Aug 16th. Will meet 8:00ish at the forest service office in Camino and plan to depart around 8:30am.  Plan will be to run up long canyon at least to the 2 washout sections @2.9miles in and @3.6miles in.

    4260 8 Mile Rd, Camino, CA 95709 Screenshot-2023-07-25-133030.png

    From there we can either dart out to the main road on 10NY05 or continue up long canyon.  I haven't run past the second wash out so don't know how the trees are or if there are more washouts.

    We will then head down packsaddle to strawberry.  They key points we want to show off are:

    -the trailhead info board/location of the gatekeeper

    -the waterfall sections

    -v-rock and squeeze rock locations

    -the upper new waterfall section (caused by erosion)

    -the creek crossings/location of remediation work

    -and the desired location of the upper gate keeper.  

    That gives us approximately 8 stops total and I figure we will do lunch at an appropriate stop along the way. if we assume 15-20 minutes per stop then we are looking at Depart 8:30, air down 9-9:15, 1st washout by 9:30, 2nd washout by 10, Strawberry gatekeeper by 11, V-rock by noon, upper gatekeeper by 3, air up by 3:30 at sign.

    The forest service is planning on bringing up to 9 people.  If they can get supervisor approval to ride with us then we will need a bunch of seats.  If they cant get approval to ride then they will have 4 in Kyles old 2door rubicon and the others in ram 1500s I will bring in on side roads for long canyon and turn them loose after the strawberry gatekeeper.  Please follow all club vehicle requirements, not be leaking any fluids, etc., bring your radios, and bring a lunch.  I will post up any more info as it comes in.

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  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #212 Jul 2023, 6:16 AM

    I can help.  If my Bronco isn't back, I'll ask to borrow a vehicle!

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #312 Jul 2023, 11:50 PM

    I think I can.

  4. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #413 Jul 2023, 12:34 AM

    I should be able to help on any of those dates. I haven't done long canyon. Will you be leading the group Kris? If I put my back seat in I can take three with me provided I don't need to carry much in the way of recovery gear, tools etc.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  5. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #514 Jul 2023, 12:24 AM

    I will contribute, pending on the final dates the NF decide on. Chris announced Monday dates are out & possible Wednesdays are in.

  6. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
    #614 Jul 2023, 9:11 AM

    I am interested, but my ability to participate will depend on the finalized date.

    // Brian //
  7. Nubby Webmaster K6NUB Joined: February 2018
    #715 Jul 2023, 1:45 AM

    Interested also, but don't plan the date around me, I will go if available on the decided date 🙂

    Jamie & Damaris
  8. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #824 Jul 2023, 3:08 AM

    New pending dates Aug 9th or Aug 16th, will narrow down once I get a yes from the Forest Service.

  9. Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
    #924 Jul 2023, 3:26 AM
    kris_olof said New pending dates Aug 9th or Aug 16th, will narrow down once I get a yes from the Forest Service.

    Unfortunately neither of those dates work for me…. so count me out🙁

    // Brian //
  10. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1024 Jul 2023, 9:15 AM

    I can manage both dates, with a least a little notice.  Just let me know when.  I can take 3 people with me comfortably, plus one more in a pinch.

    Kathleen and Brad
  11. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1124 Jul 2023, 9:17 AM
    Jeff_R said I should be able to help on any of those dates. I haven't done long canyon. Will you be leading the group Kris? If I put my back seat in I can take three with me provided I don't need to carry much in the way of recovery gear, tools etc.

    If we are doing long canyon too, I have run it lots of times, but am unsure of trailhead off kyburz.  I know the turn off from the highway, just need to look at my maps for the trailhead.

    Kathleen and Brad
  12. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1224 Jul 2023, 10:52 AM

    I will be at Sierra Trek so I'm out for August 9th but I may be able to help on the 16th.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  13. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #1324 Jul 2023, 11:25 PM

    I can make either date, but my preference is the 16th.

  14. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #1425 Jul 2023, 6:57 AM

    Date set for 16th and info added to 1st post

  15. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1526 Jul 2023, 1:07 AM
    kris_olof said Date set for 16th and info added to 1st post

    I'll be there.  I can take 3 of the 9 identified so far.  No need to borrow a vehicle I'll have my Bronco so 3 people is very comfortable, and 4 is possible if needed.

    To confirm this is the location at the eastern apple hill exit?

    Kathleen and Brad
  16. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1626 Jul 2023, 1:49 AM

    I will be there too. With my back seat in I can take 3 or only 1 with the seat out. Not much room for cargo with the back seat in.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  17. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #1726 Jul 2023, 5:17 AM

    I will be there too!

  18. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1827 Jul 2023, 1:43 AM
    Jeff_R said I will be there too. With my back seat in I can take 3 or only 1 with the seat out. Not much room for cargo with the back seat in.

    I can take your cargo if needed.  I have rear room.

    Kathleen and Brad
  19. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1927 Jul 2023, 6:19 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said
    Jeff_R said

    I will be there too. With my back seat in I can take 3 or only 1 with the seat out. Not much room for cargo with the back seat in.

    I can take your cargo if needed.  I have rear room.

    Thanks Brad. I can fold the rear seat up to take my cargo to and from home. Kris, as we get closer please let me know if you want or it you may need me to carry more than one passenger and I will put the rear seat in.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  20. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #2027 Jul 2023, 6:42 AM

    Rough math has:

    Kris can take 3. up to 4.

    Brad can take 3. up to 4.

    Kevin can take 3. up to 4.

    Jeff can take 1. up to 3.

    I think Guy posted as well, and is a possibility.

    But we should be covered to bring 9 at this point.  If count goes up, we can manage from there.

    Kathleen and Brad
  21. Msplcdtxn Member Joined: October 2023
    #2127 Jul 2023, 10:19 AM

    I think I'm free on the 16th and would be glad to help! I can fit some gear in the bed if needed.

  22. Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
    #2227 Jul 2023, 11:49 PM

    Confirmed, will be there & can carry 2. Will have chainsaw & equipment to clear if needed.

  23. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #231 Aug 2023, 3:03 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said

    To confirm this is the location at the eastern apple hill exit?

    4260 8 Mile Rd, Camino, CA 95709

  24. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #241 Aug 2023, 7:46 AM
    kris_olof said

    BKGM Jeepers said

    To confirm this is the location at the eastern apple hill exit?

    4260 8 Mile Rd, Camino, CA 95709

    Thanks Kris.  Will we know in advance the count of people we are hauling?

    Kathleen and Brad
  25. kris_olof started this Trailmaster Joined: October 2015
    #251 Aug 2023, 7:59 AM
    BKGM Jeepers said

    Thanks Kris.  Will we know in advance the count of people we are hauling?

    Currently there are 9 from the forest service.  Plus Del Albright is in with a couple of free seats.

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