4:10 pm
Club Member
July 14, 2016
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Run location and date: Slick Rock Saturday October 5th and Deer Valley Sunday October 6th.
Format: This will be a one, two or three night trip depending on your preference, or you can run either of the two trails and make a day trip out of it..
I will be going up on Friday October 4th and camping at the Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground at Utica reservoir. Let me know if you want to join me. Here is a link to the campground: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recare.....8;actid=29
Slick Rock Saturday October 6th: 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 and then meet us at the Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground at 10:00 a.m. 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 7th: 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.
5:45 pm
Club Member
April 18, 2019
Offline This one is on my calendar and I’m planning to go. Not sure if I’ll camp the Friday before or not - but I am planning to do both Slick Rock, camping at Hermit Valley, and Deer Valley.
11:20 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I was just thinking about this!
So we can again meet at the hwy 4 side on Sunday AM?
12:09 pm
Club Member
July 14, 2016
Offline BKGM Jeepers said
I was just thinking about this!So we can again meet at the hwy 4 side on Sunday AM?
Yes, if anyone just wants to run Deer Valley they can meet us at Hermit Valley campground Sunday morning. When I update the OP I will put in the time.
8:30 pm
Club Member
December 14, 2018
Offline I plan on attending and hopefully Aileen will join.
9:05 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Jeff_R said
BKGM Jeepers said
I was just thinking about this!
So we can again meet at the hwy 4 side on Sunday AM?
Yes, if anyone just wants to run Deer Valley they can meet us at Hermit Valley campground Sunday morning. When I update the OP I will put in the time.
Thank you!
6:57 am
Club Member
August 17, 2014
Offline We will be there & look forward to the run...Deer Valley Only
9:27 am
Club Member
March 9, 2023
Offline Count me in for the Deer Valley Run and Sat night camping. Looking forward to it.
8:24 pm
Club Member
September 22, 2017
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This one is on our calendar this year. Can't wait.
2:59 pm
July 14, 2016
Offline Wish slick rock was Sunday so I could go...☹️
Haven't been there in a long time
8:58 am
Club Member
March 5, 2015
Offline I will be running both trails and camping on Saturday night
9:16 am
March 18, 2024
Offline I will plan on camping Friday and doing both runs. Should be a great time.
6:11 am
Club Member
July 14, 2016
Offline So far it looks like we have the following people's rigs on this run:
Saturday Slick Rock and Sunday Deer Valley
Me, Jeff Root (camping Friday and Saturday night)
Brian C. (arrival time/date currently unknown)
John MacD. (arrival time/date currently unknown)
Dale (camping Saturday only)
Roy and Romika (arrival time/date currently unknown)
Richard (Ski) (camping Friday and Saturday night)
Greg B. (maybe)
Sunday Deer Valley only, no camping:
Brad and Kathleen
Guy and Lynda
We need to work out the logistics for the different groups and rigs that will be going at different times.
Heading to Slick Rock Saturday October 5th: 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 and then meet us at the Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground at 10:00 a.m. We will run Slick Rock from south to north and then head to Hermit Valley Campground and camp their Saturday night. We need someone to lead this group. Dale, can you lead them?
Heading to and camping at Hermit Valley Campground on Saturday for Sunday Deer Valley run only: Arrive at Hermit Valley your convenience. The Slick Rock group should get there sometime between 3 to 5pm, hopefully closer to 3.
Deer Valley Sunday October 6th: 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 the Forest Service link for Hermit Valley Campground on Hwy 4: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recare.....ecid=14847 and here is the Google Earth link: https://www.google.com/maps/pl.....FQAw%3D%3D
6:59 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline I know I haven't been the most reliable person lately...It's my season of life with little rascals. But, I do hope to attend this run and camp on Friday with Jeff and run both trails. I had a ton of fun last year! 
Um...what?
9:28 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline We plan to attend in our Bronco for the Sunday meet up and Deer Valley Run.
10:07 am
Club Member
July 14, 2016
Offline Gregulator said
I know I haven't been the most reliable person lately...It's my season of life with little rascals. But, I do hope to attend this run and camp on Friday with Jeff and run both trails. I had a ton of fun last year!
Most important is to be reliable for your family. Many of us have been there too! I updated the attendee list and put you down as a maybe. Hope you can make it. Maybe we will see you and your family on the trails more in the future.
7:57 pm
Club Member
March 9, 2023
Offline I still hope to camp Sat night but will be doing Deer Valley on Sunday for sure.
7:40 am
Club Member
December 14, 2018
Offline Aileen and I are planning to meet up Saturday morning and camp Saturday night to do both runs. Granted I have a running Jeep. One down and one still in the shop waiting on the locker fix. Should be fixed by then.
9:18 am
Club Member
August 17, 2014
Offline We are still in & plan to arrive at Hermit Valley Campground around 8:30A, unless bad weather prohibits it. Look forward to it.
3:42 pm
Club Member
June 9, 2023
Offline Stace and I are planning on going, we will be meeting up on Saturday morning and camping Saturday night. Not sure if Kelly is in or out yet but we will keep you updated.
8:07 am
Club Member
July 14, 2016
Offline Updated attendee list as of 9/2/24 (see posted dated 8/26/24 for additional details and links):
Saturday Slick Rock and Sunday Deer Valley
Me, Jeff Root (camping Saturday only)
Brian C. (camping Saturday only, staying in the area Friday night)
John MacD. and Aileen (camping Saturday only)
Dale (camping Saturday only)
Roy and Romika (camping Saturday only)
Richard (Ski) (camping Friday and Saturday night)
Jase and Stace (camping Saturday only)
Greg B. (maybe)
Sunday Deer Valley only, no camping:
Brad and Kathleen
Guy and Lynda
Jeff Light (might camp Saturday night)
9:56 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Thanks Jeff for coordinating this run and following with updates!
Last year we were slower paced due to a new stock vehicle and everything worked out great. This year we plan to be in the same boat, so hopefully we again have Jeff and Greg with patience and support towards the back of the group!
10:52 am
Club Member
July 14, 2016
Offline My camping plans will probably change. Kathy and I will probably take our trailer up to the Blue Lakes area and camp their on Friday night before the run. If so, I will drive from the Blue Lakes area to the Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground on Saturday morning. I would be coming through Markleeville and then west on Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass to Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground. For those camping on Friday night at Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground, I just wanted to give you a heads up that I may not be joining you on Friday. I will still be camping at Hermit Valley on Saturday night while my wife enjoys the comfort of our trailer at the Blue Lakes. After we run Deer Valley on Sunday, I will be staying at the Blue Lakes after our trip. Kathy and I want to spend time in the area and enjoy the fall colors. Last year we ran it a week later than we are this year and the fall colors were already past their peak, so hopefully this year we get some great fall colors to enjoy. Either way, these two trails are just beautiful that time of year regardless of what week we go.
The plan is to take our time on both trails, especially on Deer Valley, so no problem going slow Brad or anyone else who has a stockish vehicle. We will probably put Brian in the lead because he likes to wheel slow and because he does a great job leading a group on a run. I will be happy to be the tailgunner behind those who want to run towards the back.
12:21 pm
Club Member
September 22, 2017
Offline Jeff_R said
Updated attendee list as of 9/2/24 (see posted dated 8/26/24 for additional details and links):Saturday Slick Rock and Sunday Deer Valley
Roy and Romika (arrival time/date currently unknown)
Romika and I will meet in Angles Camp Saturday morning and camp at Hermit Valley that evening. Looking forward to it.
2:09 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline Jeff_R said
My camping plans will probably change. Kathy and I will probably take our trailer up to the Blue Lakes area and camp their on Friday night before the run. If so, I will drive from the Blue Lakes area to the Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground on Saturday morning. I would be coming through Markleeville and then west on Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass to Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground. For those camping on Friday night at Sandy Flat/Rocky Point campground, I just wanted to give you a heads up that I may not be joining you on Friday. I will still be camping at Hermit Valley on Saturday night while my wife enjoys the comfort of our trailer at the Blue Lakes. After we run Deer Valley on Sunday, I will be staying at the Blue Lakes after our trip. Kathy and I want to spend time in the area and enjoy the fall colors. Last year we ran it a week later than we are this year and the fall colors were already past their peak, so hopefully this year we get some great fall colors to enjoy. Either way, these two trails are just beautiful that time of year regardless of what week we go.The plan is to take our time on both trails, especially on Deer Valley, so no problem going slow Brad or anyone else who has a stockish vehicle. We will probably put Brian in the lead because he likes to wheel slow and because he does a great job leading a group on a run. I will be happy to be the tailgunner behind those who want to run towards the back.
Thank you!
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