5:16 am
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September 3, 2008
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From: Nov 02 2013 08:00 am
To: Nov 02 2013 05:00 pm
Okay everyone, here it is, we talked about it on the Strawberry clean up run. The Intro to Fordyce Run!! Here's the plan:
We will meet somewhere in Auburn at 8am Saturday November 2nd. (I will fill in the meeting location soon) We will then convoy up interstate 80 to the Eagle Lakes exit and make our way to the Indian Springs Staging area.
The intentions for this trip is to allow anyone interested in an easy pace, intro run to Fordyce. We will make our way to the first water crossing where I will test the waters and if the group would like to continue as a whole we will. Otherwise we can go explore Eagle Lake or Pierce OHV.
There are no vehicle requirements for this run but please know your limitations. We can park you anywhere along the trail and come back for your vehicle later. Please have the appropriate recovery points and a great attitude and we will have a fun day!!
Don't forget a lunch, water and a treat for your trail guide. 
Invited: Everyone
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5:27 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Some pictures to get everyone excited:
Driveline Hill:
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5:29 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline 1st Eagle Lake. 2nd photo is the river in Pierce OHV.
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5:44 am
April 23, 2012
Offline This is a trail I have never seen, heard a bunch about, and have had a big interest in - if I can get the day off I am in
1:13 am
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September 3, 2008
Offline Sweet!! It's a great trail!
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2:53 am
September 25, 2011
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I'm a maybe
2:16 pm
January 22, 2011
Offline I'm in. This is going to be fun.
5:16 pm
Hmm...
I have been chomping at the bit to do a Fordyce run. I suspect my 35s with a 4 door JK would have trouble on this run so riding shotgun for my first time through might be a smarter approach.
10:16 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline It all depends on what you are comfortable with. I think you could make it to the first water crossing at least.
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11:13 pm
Club Member
July 10, 2003
Offline I agree with Greg, 35s are enough to get you in and out of the first crossing. But like he said, it depends on your comfort level with dragging your rig over a few of the larger ledges as you leave. If you have under-body protection then you should be just fine.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
3:22 pm
I have gone as far as the first water crossing a couple times and I have lots of well used armor for the bottom side. From talking to others it sounds like the trail gets gets a lot tougher after the first crossing, especially if there is high water flow. If I do not drive I can be Camera Man 🙂
10:45 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Check in time, whose all in? This run is happening this Saturday. Can you please check with your bosses/spouses/split personality and see if you are coming or not and let us know.
So far I have:
Greg and Jeff - Juggy
Dan (Greg's buddy) - TJ
Scoped - JK
Maybes:
Huck
Cameraman/copilot:
Javacowboy
Let us know!!
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7:57 pm
I'll be there. Don't know how far I will make it but it never hurts to try. Keep me posted on the meeting place.
8:17 am
I am still a go if I can link up with someone. I live in West Roseville but meet up at a location on 80.
6:55 pm
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September 3, 2008
Offline JavaCowboy said
I am still a go if I can link up with someone. I live in West Roseville but meet up at a location on 80.
I'd take you, but we managed to beat up Jeff's rig on the Rubicon so he will be riding with me in the buggy. Anyone have an open seat for the JavaCowboy?
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6:56 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Sport said
I'll be there. Don't know how far I will make it but it never hurts to try. Keep me posted on the meeting place.
Awesome!! I'll post up the meeting spot by Thursday.
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7:18 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline If anyone wants to see a map of the trail, here it is: http://fourdice4x4.com/photos/.....ce_map.jpg
We will be going in at the "start here". If all goes well, we will exit the "Exit Route" just below Fordyce Lake. Then Dan and myself and anyone else interested will take the $5 trail back to our tow rigs, otherwise you will end up at the Cisco Grove exit for 80.
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8:44 am
April 23, 2012
Offline Im in - Wheres the meeting point
1:04 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Meeting place:
Starbucks at 8am
13345 Lincoln Way
North Auburn California 95603
United States
We will leave about 8:20am. That should put us at the trailhead by 9am.
Anyone have room for JavaCowboy?
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12:07 pm
Hey guys, I'm in! Meghan will be coming with me too.
I'd offer to take JavaCowboy, but I only have two seats.
See you tmrw at Starbucks in the AM.
2:20 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Glad to have you Tom!!
Here's who I have heard from:
Greg and Jeff - Buggy
Dan - TJ
Jon - JK unlimited
Keith - LJ
Tom - LJ
Maybe:
Jason - 4runner
JavaCowboy if he can get a ride...
We have a good group forming. See you all at Starbucks!!
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2:51 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Here's the flow rate if anyone is interested:
http://www.dreamflows.com/grap.....ay.063.php
Only 10cfs so we should be good to go as far as water crossings.
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4:13 pm
Looks like I will catch this another time. Have a good run.
9:23 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline Juggy is loaded. High of 54 tomorrow. Makes sure to dress appropriate, especially if you are riding in a buggy. Lol!! Can't wait to get on the trail!!
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9:34 am
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline I know you guys are already on the trail but our new calendar has Google Maps as well. I migrated the events through the end of the year with locations mapped.
Here's the one for this event... https://posse4x4.org/?ai1ec_ev.....tance_id=1
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