Jeff_R said I'm a solid maybe! Got a call today from WFO and my axle is in. He was shocked because the factory told him 3 to 4 months and the last one he ordered took 7 months. I drop my Jeep off on Monday the 26th so it should be done before this trip.
Exciting news! Do you need to do the 500 mile break in for the gears???
Sloguy saidExciting news! Do you need to do the 500 mile break in for the gears???
Good question. I will check.
Jeff_R saidSloguy saidExciting news! Do you need to do the 500 mile break in for the gears???
Good question. I will check.
It's at least 500 miles out to Slick Rock, isn't it? 😵
Robert & Amber said Slick Rock Deer Valley run. Friday September 30th through Saturday October 1st.Friday slick rock
Dale (lead)
Sloguy
Hypergreen Tonka
Folsom 4Rnr
70 dust pan (maybe)
Dale will be at mcdonalds in angels camp at 7:30 for meet up, depart at 8:00. Or meet at slick rock trail head at 9:30 be on the trail by 10:00. Trail should be completed by 2-3pm. Air up at lake alpine and drive up to Hermit Valley campground to camp Friday night.
Saturday Deer valley
Dale
Sloguy
Hypergreen Tonka
Folsom 4Rnr
70 dust pan (maybe)
Robert and Amber
JohnDF (maybe)
David and Julie
Gilbert and Betty
ScottV (maybe)
Guy and Lynda (if jeep is finished)
Dale or myself will lead deer valley. Meet at the east side of hermit valley campground at the trail head to air down at 9:30. Be on the trail by 10:00.
Looking forward to it.
Jeff_R said I'm a solid maybe! Got a call today from WFO and my axle is in. He was shocked because the factory told him 3 to 4 months and the last one he ordered took 7 months. I drop my Jeep off on Monday the 26th so it should be done before this trip.
Great news! Fingers crossed it gets done in time.
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) saidJeff_R saidI'm a solid maybe! Got a call today from WFO and my axle is in. He was shocked because the factory told him 3 to 4 months and the last one he ordered took 7 months. I drop my Jeep off on Monday the 26th so it should be done before this trip.
Great news! Fingers crossed it gets done in time.
Yes, if it gets done in time for me to do a proper break in on the gears I will go. Will be a last minute call probably. If I get it back on the Wednesday before I should have time to do the recommended break in on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cool stuff Jeff my fingers are crossed
Like to make this one
thumper said Like to make this one
If you are going to come on this run make sure that you have recovery points front and rear on your vehicle. Please read the vehicle requirements and make sure that your rig is ready to go please let us know if you’re going on Both Friday and Saturday or only on Saturday.
According to the dealer last Friday, the E-Brake parts will not be in until the first to second week of October, so unless a miracle happens, the Jeep will not be ready for this coming Saturday Deer Valley run. So if nothing changes, count me out.
Have fun, be careful, report how it went & everyone got home safe...
Dale Clement said This run is now posted on the calendar please go there for details thanks Dale
@Dale / everyone going Friday:
I am planning to meet you all at the trail head Friday morning at 930am. However I want to confirm the trail head location with you all ….
Do you consider the road starting on the west side of Sapps Hill (approx at 38.40882, -120.03791) as trail head?? (I have one tourist map that lists this as starting point - but I don’t think it is.)
or
Donyou consider the Google/MORR/various other sources starting point on the north west side of Utica Reservoir (approx at 38.4401082, -120.0075801) as the trail head? (This is the one I think it is and want to just confirm to make sure).
Thanks
Well I'm out for this run. I'm home for a couple of days and then I'm heading to Florida.
Looking forward to it. We will be driving up Saturday and parking the trailer at the campground. Can anyone tell me approximately how long the deer valley run will be.
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) saidDale Clement saidThis run is now posted on the calendar please go there for details thanks Dale
@Dale / everyone going Friday:
I am planning to meet you all at the trail head Friday morning at 930am. However I want to confirm the trail head location with you all ….
Do you consider the road starting on the west side of Sapps Hill (approx at 38.40882, -120.03791) as trail head?? (I have one tourist map that lists this as starting point - but I don’t think it is.)
or
Donyou consider the Google/MORR/various other sources starting point on the north west side of Utica Reservoir (approx at 38.4401082, -120.0075801) as the trail head? (This is the one I think it is and want to just confirm to make sure).
Thanks
Brian, I would consider the Utica Reservoir 38.4401082, -120.0075801 as the trail head if you asked me. Hopefully someone leading will confirm this for you.
Folsom4Rnr (Brian) saidDale Clement saidThis run is now posted on the calendar please go there for details thanks Dale
@Dale / everyone going Friday:
I am planning to meet you all at the trail head Friday morning at 930am. However I want to confirm the trail head location with you all ….
Do you consider the road starting on the west side of Sapps Hill (approx at 38.40882, -120.03791) as trail head?? (I have one tourist map that lists this as starting point - but I don’t think it is.)
or
Donyou consider the Google/MORR/various other sources starting point on the north west side of Utica Reservoir (approx at 38.4401082, -120.0075801) as the trail head? (This is the one I think it is and want to just confirm to make sure).
Thanks
The north end of Utica reservoir is the trail head
David and Julie said Looking forward to it. We will be driving up Saturday and parking the trailer at the campground. Can anyone tell me approximately how long the deer valley run will be.
Plenty of parking at hermit valley campground. Just to the east of the campground is the trail head for deer valley. Its hard to judge how long the trail will take. Last time i was up there we were behind a train of rigs held up by a stock jeep gladiator. I think it was 6 hours on the trail. I think the trail from hermit to blue lakes should take 3.5 to 4 hours. You could probably do it with your rig in 2 hours
Alright group. Have fun on the Friday Slick Rock run. Safety first always. I will be at the hermit valley campground Friday afternoon. Looking forward to camping, hanging out with you all and some wheeling!
Well, I'm out. Jeep won't be done until tomorrow so I won't have time to break-in the gears. Have a great time and stay safe.
Jeff_R said Well, I'm out. Jeep won't be done until tomorrow so I won't have time to break-in the gears. Have a great time and stay safe.
Bummer. Wanted to hang out with you Jeff. I remember those chopping skills last camp trip. Hope to see you on the next one.
Jeff_R said Well, I'm out. Jeep won't be done until tomorrow so I won't have time to break-in the gears. Have a great time and stay safe.
That's too bad. I was hoping to see the new setup and how it performed. We should do another Bear Valley or Signal Peak to ease the gears in.
Dale Clement saidFolsom4Rnr (Brian) saidDale Clement said
This run is now posted on the calendar please go there for details thanks Dale
@Dale / everyone going Friday:
I am planning to meet you all at the trail head Friday morning at 930am. However I want to confirm the trail head location with you all ….
Do you consider the road starting on the west side of Sapps Hill (approx at 38.40882, -120.03791) as trail head?? (I have one tourist map that lists this as starting point - but I don’t think it is.)
or
Donyou consider the Google/MORR/various other sources starting point on the north west side of Utica Reservoir (approx at 38.4401082, -120.0075801) as the trail head? (This is the one I think it is and want to just confirm to make sure).
Thanks
The north end of Utica reservoir is the trail head
Thanks all for confirming.
@Dale/others - I’ll see you Fri morning about 930am at 38.4401082, -120.0075801
ill be on PosseV2- 151.760 MHz on the HAM.
Jeff_R said Well, I'm out. Jeep won't be done until tomorrow so I won't have time to break-in the gears. Have a great time and stay safe.
Bummer timing didn’t just work out. Was looking forward to your triumphant return 😀.
I agree with John - we will have to get a Signal Peak run (Signal Peak night run???) or something in before the snows to christen the new setup.
Ahhh. Hate to do this. David got called in for Saturday. Unfortunately we won’t be able to make it. So bummed!!! Hopefully we can make the next run. Have fun!!!
Hi guys. Today I called the Calaveras Forest Service Ranger district office at (209) 795-1381 to check on campfire restrictions for you. There are currently no fire restrictions at Hermit Valley campground because it is in the low fire hazard zone. As a result, you are permitted to use gas or charcoal stoves and have fires in the ring fire pits. A campfire permit is required so be sure to get one if you plan to use a stove or build a fire. This is good news because I'm sure it will get cold at night and in the morning and because a campfire adds to the ambience of camping. There is no potable water and I can't remember if there is any water in the campground but there is a creek right across the highway should you need water to fully extinguish your campfire. Someone might want to bring a chainsaw so Roy doesn't have to chop wood! LOL
Link to campfire permits: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/
Link to fire restriction order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1049134.pdf
The map of the fire restriction zones is hard to see in detail which is why I called to check. Feel free to call and verify for yourself if you want. I really wish my Jeep was ready because this is such a good pair of trails to run and because it is always so much fun due to the people involved. Have fun. I will be with you in spirit!
Jeff_R said Hi guys. Today I called the Calaveras Forest Service Ranger district office at (209) 795-1381 to check on campfire restrictions for you. There are currently no fire restrictions at Hermit Valley campground because it is in the low fire hazard zone. As a result, you are permitted to use gas or charcoal stoves and have fires in the ring fire pits. A campfire permit is required so be sure to get one if you plan to use a stove or build a fire. This is good news because I'm sure it will get cold at night and in the morning and because a campfire adds to the ambience of camping. There is no potable water and I can't remember if there is any water in the campground but there is a creek right across the highway should you need water to fully extinguish your campfire. Someone might want to bring a chainsaw so Roy doesn't have to chop wood! LOLLink to campfire permits: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/
Link to fire restriction order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1049134.pdf
The map of the fire restriction zones is hard to see in detail which is why I called to check. Feel free to call and verify for yourself if you want. I really wish my Jeep was ready because this is such a good pair of trails to run and because it is always so much fun due to the people involved. Have fun. I will be with you in spirit!
Thanks for calling in and checking Jeff - appreciate it!
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