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High Lakes off road area

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by JimBCa, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. Sep 1, 2015 at 9:33 PM
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    Up east of Chico, heading up this weekend with three other rigs. Anyone have any expericnces?

    I have the map, gpx track, and California Backwoods and 4-Wheel trails by Wells and Peterson
     
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  2. Sep 6, 2015 at 8:30 AM
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    How'd this turn out for you?
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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    Great time, sure loved having really really good skid plates, sliders and bumper






     
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    how far from Sacramento is this? How long is the trail? Looks fun!
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    Looks like a great spot! Is the tower occupied?
     
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  7. Sep 7, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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    The tower is Bald Mountain Fire Lookout, which is outside of the HOV area, and yes occupied through the summer. The tower in the HOV area where we made our way out to has been gone since 1936 and the view is awesome
    Ben Lomand Fire Station Lookout
     
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    Thanks for the info Jim!
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    Be sure to have another rig with you or a really great spotter
     
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  10. Sep 8, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
    That looked like a good trail, thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
     
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