OB West Memorial Day Weekend Trip - Interest Check

[gfoster86]

This is a INTEREST check before I create a Rally Point. Please look this over and let me know if you will be able to attend?
Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, I say lets shoot for Sunday since Monday is a holiday incase we need an extra day, etc.
I created a 115mi OHV map/trail compiled of 5 other trails on "All trails".
I have attached the link to the trail as well as the All trails maps, as their sites show pictures of the route also. I was hoping to do this over Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, as its an overall easy trail or roads and not many obstacles. I have never done this trail but with looking on alltrails it looks like pretty much any 4X4 should be able to do this.
I have also attached the GPX & KML files for this route to this email.
1. Link to Built Trail https://www.gaiagps.com/public/HUlUaxEUg6w1kJH7rIpBpAhB
2. Stop #1 Emerald Pools https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/emerald-pools
3. First leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bowman-road-fs-rd-18-and-meadow-lake-road-to-henness-pass
4. Stop #2 Faucherie Lake Waterfalls https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/faucherie-lake-waterfalls
5. Second Leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/nevada/henness-pass-road
6. Third/last leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/saddleback-mountain-lookout-drive
Haven't picked out exact camping spots yet, but i figure we can find on the drive or plan before.

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[Jim SoG]

I like it, 3 days is most likely my max, but looks great.

Jim

 

[gfoster86]

I like it, 3 days is most likely my max, but looks great.

Jim

Yeah. I think it can easily be done in 3 days. If some want to extend into 4 great. If not you can pull off when we hit saddleback.

 

[Cole1228]

Looks like I Am available but Friday to Sunday only. Need to apply for a leave on Wednesday and Thursday. Keep us posted

 

[Jab67]

Just a heads up Emerald pools and Faucherie-lake waterfalls are hiking trails only. Sounds fun.

 

[Kent R]

Looks like a nice trip I will pass it on to the three meet-ups in the area.

 

[Kent R]

This is a INTEREST check before I create a Rally Point. Please look this over and let me know if you will be able to attend?
Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, I say lets shoot for Sunday since Monday is a holiday incase we need an extra day, etc.
I created a 115mi OHV map/trail compiled of 5 other trails on "All trails".
I have attached the link to the trail as well as the All trails maps, as their sites show pictures of the route also. I was hoping to do this over Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, as its an overall easy trail or roads and not many obstacles. I have never done this trail but with looking on alltrails it looks like pretty much any 4X4 should be able to do this.
I have also attached the GPX & KML files for this route to this email.
1. Link to Built Trail https://www.gaiagps.com/public/HUlUaxEUg6w1kJH7rIpBpAhB
2. Stop #1 Emerald Pools https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/emerald-pools
3. First leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bowman-road-fs-rd-18-and-meadow-lake-road-to-henness-pass
4. Stop #2 Faucherie Lake Waterfalls https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/faucherie-lake-waterfalls
5. Second Leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/nevada/henness-pass-road
6. Third/last leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/saddleback-mountain-lookout-drive
Haven't picked out exact camping spots yet, but i figure we can find on the drive or plan before.

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for your meet-ups @Magic Mike @HappyOurOverlanding

 

[gfoster86]

Just a heads up Emerald pools and Faucherie-lake waterfalls are hiking trails only. Sounds fun.

Yeah. I figure park and walk. Stretch legs. Grab food.

 

[gfoster86]

Looks like I Am available but Friday to Sunday only. Need to apply for a leave on Wednesday and Thursday. Keep us posted

This should be an easy route. I’m thinking of camping wed-fri close to the start. Then do more trail fri-sun. You could always meet us out there.

 

[Magic Mike]

This is a INTEREST check before I create a Rally Point. Please look this over and let me know if you will be able to attend?
Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, I say lets shoot for Sunday since Monday is a holiday incase we need an extra day, etc.
I created a 115mi OHV map/trail compiled of 5 other trails on "All trails".
I have attached the link to the trail as well as the All trails maps, as their sites show pictures of the route also. I was hoping to do this over Memorial Day weekend Wed May 20 - Sun May 24, I think this can be done in 3-4 days, as its an overall easy trail or roads and not many obstacles. I have never done this trail but with looking on alltrails it looks like pretty much any 4X4 should be able to do this.
I have also attached the GPX & KML files for this route to this email.
1. Link to Built Trail https://www.gaiagps.com/public/HUlUaxEUg6w1kJH7rIpBpAhB
2. Stop #1 Emerald Pools https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/emerald-pools
3. First leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bowman-road-fs-rd-18-and-meadow-lake-road-to-henness-pass
4. Stop #2 Faucherie Lake Waterfalls https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/faucherie-lake-waterfalls
5. Second Leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/nevada/henness-pass-road
6. Third/last leg of trail https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/saddleback-mountain-lookout-drive
Haven't picked out exact camping spots yet, but i figure we can find on the drive or plan before.

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Hey Garrett, this looks like a cool trip and I would definitely be down to come but as soon as we get back from Overland Expo West we are leave for a 10 day Alaska trip! Keep me in mind for the next one!

 

[California Overland]

Just an FYI regarding your proposed route, you may already know this, but the Bowman Lake spillway bridge MIGHT still be out in May. It's been out for,I think, three years almost. It's SUPPOSED to be rebuilt by end of this month, but who knows.