Slick Rock and Deer Valley run Oct 11th and 12th

Dale Clement · 2025-07-15T10:48:17-07:00

October 11 - October 12 Run location and date: Slick Rock Saturday October 11th and Deer Valley Sunday October 12th. Format: This will be a one night trip, or you can run either of the two trails and make a day trip out of it. Slick Rock Saturday October 11th If you are heading up on Saturday, meet at the McDonalds in Angles Camp (33 N Main St, Angels Camp) at 8:00 a.m. and plan to leave by 8:30 a.m. Top off gas in Arnold. We will run Slick Rock from south to north and then head to Hermit Valley Campground and camp their Saturday night. Deer Valley Sunday October 12th we will plan to start the run at 9:00 a.m. If you plan to run Deer Valley only, then please be at Hermit Valley Campground no later than 9 a.m. or come up Saturday and camp with our group the night before. Deer Valley trailhead is accessed through and begins at Hermit Valley campground. Here is a link for Hermit Valley Campground on Hwy 4: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recare…..ecid=14847 This run is open to members and non-members provided they meet the usual club minimum standards and ideally 35″ or greater tires and one locker. If you aren’t sure, please ask. If you are running both trails, please be sure you have sufficient fuel. You may need to bring extra fuel depending on your rig. I believe there is gas at Kirkwood but it’s probably best to bring it.

Dale Clement Member Joined: June 2015
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#115 Jul 2025, 10:48 AM
October 11 - October 12
Run location and date: Slick Rock Saturday October 11th and Deer Valley Sunday October 12th.
Format: This will be a one night trip, or you can run either of the two trails and make a day trip out of it.

Slick Rock Saturday October 11th If you are heading up on Saturday, meet at the McDonalds in Angles Camp (33 N Main St, Angels Camp) at 8:00 a.m. and plan to leave by 8:30 a.m. Top off gas in Arnold. We will run Slick Rock from south to north and then head to Hermit Valley Campground and camp their Saturday night.

Deer Valley Sunday October 12th we will plan to start the run at 9:00 a.m. If you plan to run Deer Valley only, then please be at Hermit Valley Campground no later than 9 a.m. or come up Saturday and camp with our group the night before. Deer Valley trailhead is accessed through and begins at Hermit Valley campground. Here is a link for Hermit Valley Campground on Hwy 4: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recare…..ecid=14847

This run is open to members and non-members provided they meet the usual club minimum standards and ideally 35″ or greater tires and one locker. If you aren’t sure, please ask. If you are running both trails, please be sure you have sufficient fuel. You may need to bring extra fuel depending on your rig. I believe there is gas at Kirkwood but it’s probably best to bring it.

Dale Clement
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#216 Jul 2025, 1:09 AM
Thanks Dale! We do plan to make at least the Sunday Dear Valley Portion.

Kathleen and Brad
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#316 Jul 2025, 4:09 AM
Well crap! Family conflicts again! We won’t be able to make this run this year. Guess it’s a good thing time goes by so fast and we will be planning for the run next year before we know it.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Jayson
Guy and Lynda Member Joined: May 2015
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#417 Jul 2025, 12:11 AM
We're in for Deer Valley only...
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#517 Jul 2025, 3:29 AM
Jase and Stace said Well crap! Family conflicts again! We won’t be able to make this run this year. Guess it’s a good thing time goes by so fast and we will be planning for the run next year before we know it. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Sorry to hear that you won’t be able to make this trip. Like you said, there is always next year.

Dale Clement
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#617 Jul 2025, 3:29 AM
Guy and Lynda said We're in for Deer Valley only...

Good, glad to hear that.

Dale Clement
Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
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#717 Jul 2025, 7:45 AM
Wish Slick Rock was the Sunday run I want to go Slick Rock again...

Mike G
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
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#81 Aug 2025, 10:54 AM
Count me in for both Slick Rock and Deer Valley (and camping Sat night)

// Brian //
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#92 Aug 2025, 5:12 AM
That's A super fun trip . Count Me In!

Richard & Deborah
Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
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#103 Aug 2025, 11:43 PM
I'm planning on attending this run. I will most likely cruise down on Friday and potentially camp on Slick Rock this year. If anyone is interested in joining, let me know.

Um...what?
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#114 Aug 2025, 12:29 AM
I will figure out my calendar after Sierra Trek but I am likely in for this run. I would also camp Friday night with you Greg!

Jamie & Damaris
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#1214 Aug 2025, 3:07 PM
I'm in for both runs and Saturday over night at Hermit Valley.
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) Member Joined: April 2019
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#1310 Sep 2025, 4:02 AM
Gregulator said I'm planning on attending this run. I will most likely cruise down on Friday and potentially camp on Slick Rock this year. If anyone is interested in joining, let me know.

Not sure yet if I will be camping Friday night... but Im interested... Please post details and will make the decision closer to that week. Thanks

// Brian //
Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
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#1411 Sep 2025, 12:22 AM
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) said
Gregulator said I'm planning on attending this run. I will most likely cruise down on Friday and potentially camp on Slick Rock this year. If anyone is interested in joining, let me know.

Not sure yet if I will be camping Friday night... but Im interested... Please post details and will make the decision closer to that week. Thanks

I'm debating what I want to do. Part of me wants to just camp at the first bridge on the trail by the creek. Another part of me wants to wheel in to the lunch spot by the creek crossing and camp there and have a slow morning waiting for the group or go and play and meet the group on the trail. I'm open if one sounds fun to you. I have Friday off so I can go whenever.

Um...what?
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#1511 Sep 2025, 5:48 AM
So far this is the head count:

Deer Valley only:

1 Brad and Kathleen

2Guy and Lynda

Both runs:

1 Dale

2 Brent

3 Brian

4 Richard (ski)

5 Greg

6 Roy

If anyone else is coming please post up here and let me know what runs you will be doing.

Dale Clement
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#1611 Sep 2025, 11:32 AM
Gregulator said

I'm debating what I want to do. Part of me wants to just camp at the first bridge on the trail by the creek. Another part of me wants to wheel in to the lunch spot by the creek crossing and camp there and have a slow morning waiting for the group or go and play and meet the group on the trail. I'm open if one sounds fun to you. I have Friday off so I can go whenever.

I'm not sure if I can make this run but if I can I love the idea of camping at the creek crossing. Every time we have lunch there I ask myself why I haven't camped there!

Jeff and Kathy Root
tonytech1 Member Joined: July 2025
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#1711 Sep 2025, 2:25 PM
Amy and I are in for Deer Valley only.

Tony & Amy
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#1812 Sep 2025, 2:40 AM
tonytech1 said Amy and I are in for Deer Valley only.

Ok thanks

Dale Clement
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#1923 Sep 2025, 10:37 AM
So I am now a maybe for this run ...

The TL;DR is the Rubicon, 2025, and me are just not getting along ... first picture is the broken main leaf... second is the first attempted fix... and the third is what actually got Nate and I off the trail (#ducttapefixeseverything). So needless to say, I'm shopping for new leaf springs, then have to receive them and install them in order to go. Will likely be close to game-time call if I make it.
// Brian //
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#2024 Sep 2025, 12:18 AM
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Folsom4Rnr (Brian) said So I am now a maybe for this run ... The TL;DR is the Rubicon, 2025, and me are just not getting along ... first picture is the broken main leaf... second is the first attempted fix... and the third is what actually got Nate and I off the trail (#ducttapefixeseverything). So needless to say, I'm shopping for new leaf springs, then have to receive them and install them in order to go. Will likely be close to game-time call if I make it.

Bummer on the breakage, and subsequent repairs - upgrades.

You do not need a vehicle for this run! Just ride with others, and bring your equipment/gloves/etc.

Kathleen and Brad
Mike G Member Joined: October 2016
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#2124 Sep 2025, 8:16 AM
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) said So I am now a maybe for this run ... The TL;DR is the Rubicon, 2025, and me are just not getting along ... first picture is the broken main leaf... second is the first attempted fix... and the third is what actually got Nate and I off the trail (#ducttapefixeseverything). So needless to say, I'm shopping for new leaf springs, then have to receive them and install them in order to go. Will likely be close to game-time call if I make it.

Dang bro I just sold my front springs after doing the 3 link on my rig, I could have had them to you easily

Mike G
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#2227 Sep 2025, 8:18 AM
I’m in for deer valley I’m not sure about Betty yet.
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#2327 Sep 2025, 1:13 PM
Gilbert & Betty said I’m in for deer valley I’m not sure about Betty yet.

Glad you are coming, hopefully Betty decides to make the trip too.

Dale Clement
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#242 Oct 2025, 10:43 PM
Dale Clement said So far this is the head count: Deer Valley only: 1 Brad and Kathleen 2Guy and Lynda Both runs: 1 Dale 2 Brent 3 Brian 4 Richard (ski) 5 Greg 6 Roy If anyone else is coming please post up here and let me know what runs you will be doing.

Updated list

Deer Valley only now includes

Tony and Amy

Gill and maybe Betty

please remember to bring your radios

Dale Clement
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#254 Oct 2025, 2:46 AM
Looks like rain Saturday and snow at camp overnight & on the trail Sunday. I am debating, I’m not really set up for snow camping.

Jamie & Damaris