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We plan on heading up to Corral Hollow for a quick overnight trip. Come on out and enjoy a moderate trail with amazing views of the backside of Bear Valley and explore some old cabins :)
US West Quick Corral Hollow/ Sourgrass Weekend Trip
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We plan on heading up to Corral Hollow for a quick overnight trip. Come on out and enjoy a moderate trail with amazing views of the backside of Bear Valley and explore some old cabins :)
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Not sure out trailer can make it. I'll make a run with just the truck this weekend and then post again.
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Hey guys, I was there late June this year and besides tied areas where you need to go through trees, the low hanging branches where an issue for a vehicle I saw with a roof top tent as well. Didn't see anyone with a trailer. I assume you guys have winches, so you might need to pull the trailer sidewise a bit at two or three places but with a group effort and patience it possible in my opinion. Since the trail is from and to Hwy 4, access of trail is not much apart, you can do the decision on tackling on the part with rocks and boulders uphill, east to west, or vice versa. First cabin, east-west route is nice. Good fireplace, at a small creak, and a swing at a tree . Several flat areas to camp. I marked both cabins on the OB1 map.
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This is a good video about the trail I found on YouTube:
Expedition Master I
It might be tight with a trailer in a few parts. But most of the trail is totally doable :)
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Looking forward to the trip! If all goes well, I'll be bringing the little one for some one-on-one (ish) time!
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Went yesterday - trail is awesome, but way too much work to get the trailer through that first section. We'll sit this one out, especially as there are several on the waiting list. On the way in I noticed a survey by State Parks on OHV use. Here's a link: Experience It is site specific and is administered by Fresno State (Go Dogs - BS '83). The survey didn't come up when I tried with a couple different browsers, but probably worth taking if it is still ongoing. If nothing else, going into the survey site yields a fairly comprehensive list of formally designated OHV sites in California. Cheers, D
Expedition Master I
Hey all, are you planning to head up to Sourgrass on Sunday? I can't make the overnight but would like to join you on Sunday if you're hitting any trails. Thanks!
Expedition Master I
Sounds good. Should I RSVP as attending even if I'm just meeting you on Sunday?
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JTRDIESEL
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if any cancellations for the trip, I would likely be able to join in last minute. if not, i'd consider joining the group @ sour grass on sunday only if that'd be cool. what are the comms for this trip?
Explorer I
I’m heading up early (today) - going to head in the back way as I’m doing a shakedown run with my trailer. I’ll meet you guys at camp on Saturday.
Explorer I
Good morning! Conditions up here are beautiful - no wind last night. Very light breeze this morning. Trail will be slightly muddy/slippery. The “easy” way in actually had some moderately difficult spots, lots of water/mud parts (easily traversed). I’m camped at 38.48047, -120.07568 - plenty of space and a fantastic view. I am looking forward to seeing everybody later today!
