Signal Peak 2022

buckallred said assume this will be the "difficult side" (not the "easy side" we did on a night run)? thanks

-K5 is getting axles and lockers any day now. . .

As far as I know, the easy side is still closed due to construction at Fordyce Lake. I have been up to Signal Peak on Memorial Day weekend when there was snow on the north side preventing vehicles reaching the top. You guys might want to ask on some of the 4X4 forums to see if anyone has made it to the top yet. Congratulations on the upgrades Buck!

Jeff_R said

buckallred said

assume this will be the "difficult side" (not the "easy side" we did on a night run)? thanks

-K5 is getting axles and lockers any day now. . .

As far as I know, the easy side is still closed due to construction at Fordyce Lake. I have been up to Signal Peak on Memorial Day weekend when there was snow on the north side preventing vehicles reaching the top. You guys might want to ask on some of the 4X4 forums to see if anyone has made it to the top yet. Congratulations on the upgrades Buck!

This is why I said "snow depending". There is snow on the ground at Cisco Grove at this time. The last 1/2 mile to the top is off-camber & has lots of ice due to the wind. We've made it up in the past...barely! Jeff's advice is a good idea.

Guy and Lynda said

Jeff_R said

buckallred said

assume this will be the "difficult side" (not the "easy side" we did on a night run)? thanks

-K5 is getting axles and lockers any day now. . .

As far as I know, the easy side is still closed due to construction at Fordyce Lake. I have been up to Signal Peak on Memorial Day weekend when there was snow on the north side preventing vehicles reaching the top. You guys might want to ask on some of the 4X4 forums to see if anyone has made it to the top yet. Congratulations on the upgrades Buck!

This is why I said "snow depending". There is snow on the ground at Cisco Grove at this time. The last 1/2 mile to the top is off-camber & has lots of ice due to the wind. We've made it up in the past...barely! Jeff's advice is a good idea.

I will do advance recon of the trail area before the run. If there is still a lot of snow I will postpone the run. Safety first.

The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Brian (Folsom4Rnr) - Plates and napkins

Guy & Linda -Snow depending (I hope we get some)

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

Gil - Water & Soft drinks

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

Josh said

Guy and Lynda said

Jeff_R said

buckallred said

assume this will be the "difficult side" (not the "easy side" we did on a night run)? thanks

-K5 is getting axles and lockers any day now. . .

As far as I know, the easy side is still closed due to construction at Fordyce Lake. I have been up to Signal Peak on Memorial Day weekend when there was snow on the north side preventing vehicles reaching the top. You guys might want to ask on some of the 4X4 forums to see if anyone has made it to the top yet. Congratulations on the upgrades Buck!

This is why I said "snow depending". There is snow on the ground at Cisco Grove at this time. The last 1/2 mile to the top is off-camber & has lots of ice due to the wind. We've made it up in the past...barely! Jeff's advice is a good idea.

I will do advance recon of the trail area before the run. If there is still a lot of snow I will postpone the run. Safety first.

Will you postpone?  I have the day off for the run.  Maybe you switch to Hell Hole if you have concerns about snow determining the run decision?

🙁I have to back out a VA appointment became available on that day.  So, I had to take it.  Can someone please pick up my slack? and take waters and soft drinks, thanks in advance.

I wouldn't cancel this run even if it looks like you may not be able to make it to the top of signal peak. You could run up as far as you can and if you can't make it to the top, you could head back down and take a run up the Fordyce trail (very moderate trail for a good distance) and make a day of it on both trails. You could also go to Eagle Lakes from the Fordyce trail at the branch just past driveline hill. Fordyce and Signal Peak trail share the same staging area, so you have both options. I'm sure you can get some good reports on trail conditions a day or two before the run so you should be able to have a fantastic day on one or both trails.

Jeff_R said I wouldn't cancel this run even if it looks like you may not be able to make it to the top of signal peak. You could run up as far as you can and if you can't make it to the top, you could head back down and take a run up the Fordyce trail (very moderate trail for a good distance) and make a day of it on both trails. You could also go to Eagle Lakes from the Fordyce trail at the branch just past driveline hill. Fordyce and Signal Peak trail share the same staging area, so you have both options. I'm sure you can get some good reports on trail conditions a day or two before the run so you should be able to have a fantastic day on one or both trails.

Thanks Jeff.  I'm good with that too!

I will be there, will probably bring chips

Signal Peak Advance Recon

There does not appear to be any snow at the top of the mountain. See picture below.

There is no snow at the trail staging area. See picture below.

Signal peak trail run disclaimer:

There’s is no guarantee we will not run into some snow. There are shady parts on this trail. We could come around a corner and run into a 6 foot snow drift. Mother Nature will rule the day. Our goal is to have fun at whatever she allows us to do.

The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Brian (Folsom4Rnr) - Plates and napkins

Guy & Linda - Chips

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

I plan in going, Jim Ruppel

I will bring dip for the chips

The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Brian (Folsom4Rnr) - Plates and napkins

Guy & Linda - Chips

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jim Ruppel (infotraker) - Dips for chips

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

Josh said The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Brian (Folsom4Rnr) - Plates and napkins

Guy & Linda - Chips

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jim Ruppel (infotraker) - Dips for chips

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

I am bummed to post it, but I have to bow out. I found this little guy in my birfield and his friend in the axle 😠and now need to get replacements and install them …. Which isn’t happening before the trip unfortunately. I’ll have to catch the next one. 

Understood Brian. Best of luck to you. Hope the repair goes smoothly for you.

The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Guy & Linda - Chips

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jim Ruppel (infotraker) - Dips for chips

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

Josh said Understood Brian. Best of luck to you. Hope the repair goes smoothly for you.

Thank you. I hope it goes well too 🙂

I’ve looked on social media sites I use. I don’t see any postings of signal peak 2022 yet. Has anyone seen anything on their side?

Josh said I’ve looked on social media sites I use. I don’t see any postings of signal peak 2022 yet. Has anyone seen anything on their side?

This was posted 8 hours ago on Nor Cal Jeep FB page when someone asked if anyone had made it to the top yet:

James Kendrick

Negative. It isn't do able at the moment. We cleared a bunch of trees just to get 200 yards from the top and a snow drift blocked the road. Tried to push through but it would just slide you down the mountain

Jeff_R said

 We cleared a bunch of trees just to get 200 yards from the top and a snow drift blocked the road. Tried to push through but it would just slide you down the mountain

 

Thanks Jeff,

200 yards is pretty close.

Josh said

Jeff_R said

 We cleared a bunch of trees just to get 200 yards from the top and a snow drift blocked the road. Tried to push through but it would just slide you down the mountain

 

Thanks Jeff,

200 yards is pretty close.

Good morning Josh. The snow blows over the top of the peak and piles up on the northern side. This makes the snow extra deep on the northern exposure near the peak. That's why the last few yards are typically that last section of the trail to get cleared enough to be able to make it to the peak. Normally you can get up there from the other side but since the road is closed, you only have the difficult side to reach the peak. I saw other people post that they are going this weekend so maybe you will be able to make the peak in a week. Sorry I can't join you. Good luck and have fun.

Jeff_R said

I saw other people post that they are going this weekend so maybe you will be able to make the peak in a week. 

Thanks Jeff. 
That’s the plan!

The plan:

Signal Peak 2022 Trail Run

Who: Club members only

Club minimum vehicle requirements apply. See club website for details.

When: Friday May 27th

Start Time: 9:00 a.m

Where: Hwy 80. Exit 165 Cisco Grove. Meet at the Texaco Gas Station area. Then drive to the trail from there.

What: Be on the trail by 10. Up the “Difficult“ side. At the top of Signal Peak around noon. Do pot luck lunch. Head back down the trail once enough of the view has soaked in.

Required: A positive attitude and a willingness to help others on the trail. Be prepared to help and spot others as needed. Have fun!

Pot Luck: I will bring lunch meet and rolls to make sandwiches. If others can bring all the fixings, cheese, chips, salads, drinks, deserts, etc… If you bring chili it should  include beans.

Who’s  going:

Josh - Lunch meet & rolls

Guy & Linda - Chips

Brad - Condiments, Lettuce, & cheese

David

John (Slowguy) - Chips

Kevin - Cookies / Brownies

Greg

Jim Ruppel (infotraker) - Dips for chips

Jamie - Maybe

A day in the Jeep on a trail priceless!

Any thoughts on bringing a few shovels to cut that final part if it still exists on Friday?