Sorry about the short notice... After the meeting last night we got excited for a run and want to go do something...
We are planning on going for a Drive tomorrow to see if we can get to Hell Hole by way of Mosquito Ridge Road. I called the El Dorado Forest Service line and they said that Mosquito Ridge Road is plowed and open to French Meadows and Hell Hole Reservoir.
This is a very long and winding road. It is approximately 56 miles to Hell Hole Reservoir from Auburn and will take 2 hours or so to get there based on Google Maps. I am told it is a beautiful drive. It is very likely that we will encounter some snow despite the forest service saying the road is open and plowed. So I recommend you plan accordingly with recovery equipment etc. just as you would for a snow run. If you have any questions on what to bring please let me know.
Our plan is to have lunch at Hell Hole Reservoir and maybe hike down a little ways if it is not to difficult of conditions. We will not be attempting the trail run down to the Reservoir.
Meet up: Starbucks 13345 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
Meet time: 8:30 am departing at 9:00 am
Lunch: is not provided so please bring what you intend on eating.
I will be bringing our "New Fancy" portable Webber BBQ so if you want to throw something on the grill let me know.
Should be a nice day.
Please let us know if you will be joining us via this posting of the run so we know who all to look for at our meet up in Auburn.
