NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I want to do 311/311A and 519/520, and possibly 196/197/198 depending on how it looks. Without lockers, I will probably have to get creative or winch in some spots.

Here's a route I put together right now, and a couple more vids that give a good idea what the trails may look like this time of year.



http://youtu.be/pkpe8yOKhmc
http://youtu.be/pjC_p41fTJE

 

I would avoid the rock gardens or rock hill climb. I rode the dirt scooter down It and it was pretty bad!!! Not sure what trail it was tho.

 

311 looked pretty cake from that vid. 6:45 might take some time but not impossible (I say that now of course)

520 Might be narrow but looks like theres some ways to accomplish with off-camber. Wish I was better at knowing what looks safe during off camber


Found some more vids from this year.

Looks like some definite spotting areas here, not sure what trail. I just posted it because that white 80 is awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_EvnapHZNg

Short one of 520. Gotta love some sliders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfLGwWdkYto

 

Hey I'm spreading the word on this deal. Superwinch are great winches and pull neck and neck with WARN with being the best.

They also have tree savers, shackles, and some starter gear.

 

Hell yeah Mike! Thanks man

 

K so who all's goin to Evans creek on Dec 2nd? Any maybes?

Me
My buddy in his 4runner
mries717
Yfz450moe
LAoffroadin
Chickenmunga
Benson X
Penguins

 

Maybe...

 

Maybe...

 

Holy shit. I may just buy a winch so it can sit in storage for years until I get a good bumper... What do they go for normally?

 

uhh... 100%?

 

Do we need a discovery pass to go to Evans?

 

Looks like someone in the area has a leer top for sale. Just saw this on Craig's list.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/3426531878.html

 

Evans requires a NW Forest Pass

I found a few descriptions of each trail too:

• Trail 102 is split into two sections. The main trail head from the entry parking area is a short trail rated "easy". It is mainly flat with a few large puddles after a rain and is easily travelled in a stock 4x4 vehicle. At the end of this section you can exit the trail system back to SR 165 or continue up the rest of the 102 trail. This section is rated "most difficult" and has many switchback turns as it traverses back and forth up a steep hillside.
• Trail 120 is a lightly traveled short trail in the north section of the area. It is rated "easy"
• Trail 197 is rated "most difficult" and in many opinions is the most difficult trail in the Evans Creek area. Although short it has large rocks, tight slight off camber corners, steep hillclimb sections, and a large water hole near the top of the trail.
• Trail 198 is also rated as "most difficult". It has a few steep climbs, rocky areas, and some off camber trail.
• Trail 198A is a spur of trail 198 and is rated "most difficult". This trail has a couple rock outcropping in the trail and is either up or down hill depending on direction of travel
• Trail 199 is rated "easy" but is a relatively tight trail. Fullsize rigs should expect body damage on this trail.
• Trail 311 is the first trail most people see as it starts right at the entrance to the area. For that reason it does see quite a bit of use. It is rated as "most difficult" with steep hills, large rock areas, and tight sections. From a few clearings along this trail there are great views of Mt. Rainier
• Trail 311A is a short trail rated "easy" that connects the middle of the 311 trail to the campground. This trail connects to the 311 at one of the clearings with a view of Mt. Rainier.
• Trail 519 is split into two sections. The southern part is rated "easy" and has small boulder sections and a couple mild hills. There are a few peeks of Mt. Rainier along the trail and there is a logpile in a clearing that users like to test their vehicles and skill on. The northern part of the 519 is rated "more difficult" with moderate hills and rock formations to overcome.
• Trail 519A is a spur off of the 519 trail that recconects to the 519. This section of trail is on a hillside and bypasses the most difficult section of the 519
• Trail 520 is the longest trail in the area. It is rated "more difficult" with moderate hills on narrow paths, tight sections and also traverses 2 rockslide areas with up to large tire sized boulders. Being that the trail starts right across from the campground it can see heavy traffic on busy weekends.

 

Well that was Chickenmunga, but x2 what he said. let me know if you're looking for a serious set of sliders for a DCLB.

 

BAMF 30% off!!!

Get in on a group pallet!!!

 

• Current Trip: Evans Creek, and possibly Surprise Lake trail
• When: Sunday 12/2/12
• Where to Meet: Fred Meyer Parking Lot in Bonney Lake
• Meet Time: Meet @ 9:00am, head out around 9:30am
• Permits Required: Northwest Forest Pass REQUIRED: Info/purchasing HERE
• Communication: CB (Ch.22)
• Vehicle *recommendations*: Armor, sliders, 2"+ lift, 32"+ tires, RECOVERY GEAR (winch, hi-lift, shackles, recovery straps, snow chains, recovery/tow points etc.)

Who's Going:
Ben (Benson X)
Mike (Chickenmunga) passenger
Josh (LAoffroadin)
Tallon (55chevy05taco) & 4Runner buddy
Matt (MRies717)
Will (penguins_cc)
Moe (YFZ450MOE) & Yota buddy
Troy (tinker troy)



Possible Trail Run (TBD by weather & everyone's comfort/skill level):

 

Put me down also.

 

Looking for a winch and sliders. Any help on good deals in used parts?

 

use that Superwinch 50% off coupon Mike posted a couple pages back.

For sliders: I have heard good things about 4xInnovations slider kits. You need to weld them up but it's a pretty damn good deal for the price, or you could always get bolt-ons.

I just put the recommendations up there more as a disclaimer, not to scare anyone away from going.