Triple Trail Trek

Isn't there a trail out there by hwy 88 called "mud lake" or "mud dog lake"? I think it is an in and out trail. Anyone heard of it?

"finder_87" wrote: Isn't there a trail out there by hwy 88 called "mud lake" or "mud dog lake"? I think it is an in and out trail. Anyone heard of it?

I found a Mud Lake up around Paynesville off of Hwy 88. If the trail is near there, it will be kind of out of the way from where we will end up. But thanks.

"FAM" wrote: I won't be able to make it this year. I've got spend some time catching up on other deferred projects at home.

:x i was hoping to see teddi. 😢

"GonZo" wrote:

Still not sure what the third trail will be, maybe the folks that want to run Deer Valley backwards, home on sunday.

We are running Slick Rock twice...let's just count that 😁

"finder_87" wrote: Isn't there a trail out there by hwy 88 called "mud lake" or "mud dog lake"? I think it is an in and out trail. Anyone heard of it?

There is a trail that goes out to Mud Lake off Hwy 88 right above Silver Lake. Its actually off the Pardoes trail near the end.. I was just out at mud lake in my Expedition last week to do some fishing and canoeing. The mosquitos were thick!! Similar to the ones at Toulumne Meadows this week.

"Howdy" wrote: [quote="finder_87"]Isn't there a trail out there by hwy 88 called "mud lake" or "mud dog lake"? I think it is an in and out trail. Anyone heard of it?

There is a trail that goes out to Mud Lake off Hwy 88 right above Silver Lake. Its actually off the Pardoes trail near the end.. I was just out at mud lake in my Expedition last week to do some fishing and canoeing. The mosquitos were thick!! Similar to the ones at Toulumne Meadows this week.

Trail is awful generous for the road to mud lake. I guess it could be tough in the snow or a corolla or something. 😀

"Bender" wrote: [quote="Howdy"][quote="finder_87"]Isn't there a trail out there by hwy 88 called "mud lake" or "mud dog lake"? I think it is an in and out trail. Anyone heard of it?

There is a trail that goes out to Mud Lake off Hwy 88 right above Silver Lake. Its actually off the Pardoes trail near the end.. I was just out at mud lake in my Expedition last week to do some fishing and canoeing. The mosquitos were thick!! Similar to the ones at Toulumne Meadows this week.

Trail is awful generous for the road to mud lake. I guess it could be tough in the snow or a corolla or something. 😀

LOL...no kidding. I ran into a guy in an AWD something or other car coming out.

"Howdy" wrote:

LOL...no kidding. I ran into a guy in an AWD something or other car coming out.

If it was a Subi, it doesn't prove anything. Those Subis can tackle anything. It might still be a challenging trail.

"JohnDF" wrote: It might still be a challenging trail.

Trust me and Bender. It isn't . If I can do it in an Expy with 220K with a worn out suspension and leaking rear shocks with a canoe strapped to the roof its not challenging....just bumpy 😛

The guy that I heard it from runs it in the snow. He said there was some rock gardens near the lake to play on. I have never been on it.

So, who's going, not going, and on the fence?

Who's meeting me at Starbucks and who's meeting up in Pollock Pines?

We will not no for sure until late Thursday whether Joe has Friday off or not.

We could meet up with you guys Friday night - I'm assuming Alpine Lake campground?

Sue & Joe

How big is the campground? Is it filled by saturday morning? Will I be able to fit 45 feet of truck and trailer through there? My wife is out of town next weekend and I was thinking of bringing the kids for some camping and fishing.

Right now we are planning on going to the campgound. No 4x4 for me or the family . Just camping and hiking and lake stuff. So don't expect us at either meeting locations. As far as when or what time we can be at the lake campgrounds, not sure if we are going Friday morning or late (after work). I googled the location and it looks like a solid 3 hr drive from rancho so that puts me no earlier than 8 pm on Friday or Sometime sat morning.

I'd like to have made this the first trip with the group,but work calls for the next 22 days. 🙁 :arrow: Planned ahead though for the Pardoes run. 🙂

I'm officially out.

I am just confirming I am out as well. I have some house work going on.

I'm out as well since I'm still waiting for exhaust parts.

I am out as well. I've got some stuff to do to the trailer this week and I won't have time to get ready for Saturday.



It's too bad the good trail is being run on a weekday or I would have made it a point to be there with the 4runner for a Saturday run on Deer Valley.

"JohnDF" wrote: So, who's going, not going, and on the fence?
Who's meeting me at Starbucks and who's meeting up in Pollock Pines?

I heard from Lee this weekend, he is officially out.



John, Cole and I will meet you at Starbucks.





FYI to everyone, if we aren't in the campground, start calling on the cb, (channel 10) we will be camped on the road into Slick rock, which is right next to the campground entrance, after you turn off hwy 4 for the campground, to enter the campground you turn left, slick rock trail is straight ahead if I remember correctly. Alex, I can try calling you and letting you know where we are, but no guarantees you can get a non 4 wheel drive down the road.



So this is what I have for attendees:



John 100%

Larry 100%

George 100%

Alex 100% camping only

Joe and Sue possible not until Friday night.

"GonZo" wrote: Alex, I can try calling you and letting you know where we are, but no guarantees you can get a non 4 wheel drive down the road.

is there cell reception there?

"lowrider" wrote: [quote="GonZo"]Alex, I can try calling you and letting you know where we are, but no guarantees you can get a non 4 wheel drive down the road.

is there cell reception there?

I don't recall, but there is a store down the street that I can call you from.

"JohnDF" wrote: Elena and the boys may be interested in driving up and camping with us.

are they still interested? do you think you will need a campsite just for you and your fam? i'm asking just in case i can get there early friday.

I may be OUT at this point. I sliced a tire and don't have a spare. I also blew out my rear shocks and my ball joints. The Jeep is kind of a mess to drive on the road. I will be looking for replacements, but at this time it doesn't look too good.

"JohnDF" wrote: I may be OUT at this point. I sliced a tire and don't have a spare. I also blew out my rear shocks and my ball joints. The Jeep is kind of a mess to drive on the road. I will be looking for replacements, but at this time it doesn't look too good.

What happened and where?!!