2021 NorCal Wheeling, Camping, and Fuckery Thread

Darn phone acting up.. Just got back from Hollister, taco is still in one piece.. Looks like it's still a go for me. So there's 2 meet up spot? I can meet up @ Raleys 8am.

 

Ya, we normally meet up in Oakdale for the Valley people and those coming from the Bay Area... then we meet up in Sonora for those that live up the hill.

 

I’m going to try and make it if I don’t have to work. I’ll find out later today.

 

Sound like a good opertunity to get out and meet

I'd down! Need to get out there. Meet people, get familiarization. What are the planned trails like?

 

I'm coming from the east bay. Can meet up for caravan to Raley's..

 

Everything on this trip is relatively easy. Mostly just fire roads. We will be jumping on and off paved asphalt for the first (about) 1/3 of the trip. (after we leave Toualumne).

There wont be anything a stock height Tacoma can't do. And when we're in a group, we make a go around if someone isn't comfortable with where we're at.

3N21 across the Clavey is the only spot on this trip I would anticipate needing a go around for anyone. It's a water crossing, but I think the Clavey is low enough the water wont cause a problem, but the channel is kind of deep, so it need some traction to get through. 3N21 back up to the (more) main road 3N26 is also pretty steep and rocky, but it's still just a fire road.

@Drtgrl could probably give us best intel on status of the Clavey. But I think she and Steve already headed up to Eagle.

 

Rubicon trip successful with @betterbuckleup and @Tof-Corey! Observation point.

 

how busy was it?

 

@Uphillshunter Perfect! Done some ill advised things in the stoaco and she always surprises. Except for the skid plate.... thats been replaced.... so im looking forward to it. Final decision was ralleys in Oakdale right?

@Impoy47 leaving from San Ramon prob about 0630..ish

 

Yes, Raley's in Oakdale is always the 1st meet up spot.

 

Super open, buts that’s because we slipped in right before a jamboree

 

@BrokenCoastie
Nice. Leaving from Pleasanton. Gonna fill up @ costco livermore in the morning 630ish. Or
I can meet you somewhere along 580..

 

So, I'm going to compile a list so we know who we're looking for, and where, tomorrow.

Meet up at Raleys Oakdale on F st
@Uphillshunter
@BrokenCoastie
@Impoy47
@SLAPS 65
@mcleod209


Meet up at Speedway Sonora on Mono Way
@floof
@silvertep +1 rig

 

Speedway in Sonora for me as well.

 

I'll meet you there. Names James. I'll be in a tacoma.

 

Strawberry Pass trail run (late notice).

I am going to run Strawberry Pass tomorrow (8/1) from Hwy 50 (near Strawberry Market) to Hwy 88 (near Caples Lake). With this late notice, I don't think there will be too many rigs, but please let me know if you are planning to come.

From the Roseville area it takes about 1.5 hours to get to Strawberry Market and 2 hours to get back from Caples Lake. The trail takes about 3 hours. If you like to tow your rig, getting home is almost as fast if you go east from Caples Lake to 89 and come back west on 50. Obviously, if it isn't highway legal, you can just run the trail in reverse.

You don't need a rock crawler though, the trail is a moderate to hard trail depending on your rig. I haven't run it, but have heard 33" tires and a moderate lift are needed, stock rigs will scrape the underside a lot. Lockers are not needed. https://youtu.be/Z6ndCde6aqo

The plan is to meet at Strawberry Market at 11:00, have lunch at the top of the trail, and break up at Caples Lake. Reach out with any questions.

 

I’ll be at Speedway +1 rig

 

Water on the Clavey is as low as it’ll get for the season. I drove over the cottonwood road bridge yesterday afternoon.

There was pretty good cloud coverage and if they produce any rain it might bump flows up a little.

 

I’m in. I’ll be at Raleys in oakdale, white 4Runner

 

Not going to be able to make it, @Uphillshunter . Got a family thing in Hayward tomorrow evening.