Explorer I
No June meetup? LOL figures - the one I can finally make. Miss everyone - hope all is well with each of you! I'll swing by the San Jose one instead if anyone is down that way on the 14th.
US West East Bay Monthly Meet Up - at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park - Sunol CA
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Kavanaugh Ridge, Bodie & Bristlecone Expedition (July 17-19) — Rally Point is OPEN!
Hey crew,
Get ready, here we come! The official sign-up for our highly-anticipated mid-summer expedition to Kavanaugh Ridge, Bodie, and the Bristlecone Pine Forest is officially open!
Led by Michael Norton (@Michael_Exploder), we are heading up into the high-alpine terrain of the Eastern Sierra from July 17 to July 19, 2026.
Because of the high-altitude trails, rocky terrain, and dispersed camp locations, we are limiting the group to 8-10 rigs to keep the convoy manageable and safe.
The Logistics
Dates: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
Meetup Time: 7:00 AM
Meetup Location: McDonald's at Santa Rita Rd and Hwy 580 E in Pleasanton (our standard East Bay deployment point)
Where We're Camping & Exploring
We will be split-camping across two unique Sierra locations:
One night at the base of Kavanaugh Ridge, right off Dunderberg Meadow Road.
One night east of the ghost town of Bodie along the Bodie High Desert Highway.
Over the course of the weekend, we’ll be exploring:
Kavanaugh Ridge Trail (Spectacular high-alpine trail with views of Mono Lake at over 11,000 feet)
Bodie State Historic Park (California's iconic gold-mining ghost town)
Del Monte Canyon Road & Aurora Ghost Town Ruins (Rugged tracks leading to Esmeralda history)
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (Walking among the oldest living trees on Earth)
Mammoth Lakes (Stunning backdrop for the weekend's high-Sierra driving)
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RSVP & Sign Up
Spots are limited, so grab your slot on the Overland Bound Rally Point:
Reserve Your Spot on the Rally Point (RSVP) NOW
Rally Point - Event Planning for Off-Road Enthusiasts
For full itinerary details, interactive maps, weather widgets, and trail coordinates, head over to the official trip page on our website:
View Kavanaugh Ridge Trip Page & Details
Kavanaugh Ridge / Bodie / 395 | Overland EastBay
Make sure your rig is in top mechanical shape with 4WD and decent ground clearance, and get ready for a memorable weekend in the Sierra.
See you at the meetup on Sunday 7/12 1PM
Cheers,
Armin@
trailhawkguy
Website
UpComing Trips / Calendar
EastBay Meetups
every 2nd Sunday in each month - 1pm
https://www.overland-eastbay.com/monthly-meetup.html
OB eastbay email list
Hey crew,
Get ready, here we come! The official sign-up for our highly-anticipated mid-summer expedition to Kavanaugh Ridge, Bodie, and the Bristlecone Pine Forest is officially open!
Led by Michael Norton (@Michael_Exploder), we are heading up into the high-alpine terrain of the Eastern Sierra from July 17 to July 19, 2026.
Because of the high-altitude trails, rocky terrain, and dispersed camp locations, we are limiting the group to 8-10 rigs to keep the convoy manageable and safe.
The Logistics
Dates: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
Meetup Time: 7:00 AM
Meetup Location: McDonald's at Santa Rita Rd and Hwy 580 E in Pleasanton (our standard East Bay deployment point)
Where We're Camping & Exploring
We will be split-camping across two unique Sierra locations:
One night at the base of Kavanaugh Ridge, right off Dunderberg Meadow Road.
One night east of the ghost town of Bodie along the Bodie High Desert Highway.
Over the course of the weekend, we’ll be exploring:
Kavanaugh Ridge Trail (Spectacular high-alpine trail with views of Mono Lake at over 11,000 feet)
Bodie State Historic Park (California's iconic gold-mining ghost town)
Del Monte Canyon Road & Aurora Ghost Town Ruins (Rugged tracks leading to Esmeralda history)
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (Walking among the oldest living trees on Earth)
Mammoth Lakes (Stunning backdrop for the weekend's high-Sierra driving)
________________________________
RSVP & Sign Up
Spots are limited, so grab your slot on the Overland Bound Rally Point:
Reserve Your Spot on the Rally Point (RSVP) NOW
Rally Point - Event Planning for Off-Road Enthusiasts
For full itinerary details, interactive maps, weather widgets, and trail coordinates, head over to the official trip page on our website:
View Kavanaugh Ridge Trip Page & Details
Kavanaugh Ridge / Bodie / 395 | Overland EastBay
Make sure your rig is in top mechanical shape with 4WD and decent ground clearance, and get ready for a memorable weekend in the Sierra.
See you at the meetup on Sunday 7/12 1PM
Cheers,
Armin@
trailhawkguy
Website
UpComing Trips / Calendar
EastBay Meetups
every 2nd Sunday in each month - 1pm
https://www.overland-eastbay.com/monthly-meetup.html
OB eastbay email list
- subscribe via email ob-eastbay+subscribe@googlegroups.com
- or OB eastbay - overland-eastbay.com - Google Groups
