2014 Norcal Wheeling Trip Thread

Looks awesome! I actually haven't taken my taco in any deep snow yet, would be fun.

Sounds good, I should know by noon tomorrow at the latest.

 

Well my dad went up today and he said he didn't see any snow, which is a bummer but it should still be nice and muddy

 

Updated! Thank u sir

 

Would it be possible to make it over the mountain starting from the east side then?

 

There's a way in off of 20, through potter valley, there's a way in from clearlake, and a way in from covelo?(don't quote me)

 

Oops. I quoted you...

Yes, ^ this is correct. The way in from Covelo is essentially hwy 162, and it leads from Covelo through the MNF to I-5 by way of Mendocino Pass rd (also known as hwy 162, Alder springs rd and farther east, M3 and ivory Mill rd) which will pass through Elk Creek and end up in Willows.

OR by way of hwy 162 to M4 (AKA fr 2302, round valley road) which will pass by Black Butte Lake and end up by Corning or Orland.

Now, coming from the east, ala I-5, you can get to Pillsbury, hull mt by coming through elk creek and Taking County road 308/ivory mill rd to FR M3. You'll head SW on M3 (AKA rice creek rd) around the bottom of lake Pillsbury, where you'll hit Elk Mt Road (Aka M1) which will be the same track taken by everyone coming in from Potter Valley or Upper Lake. That will lead you North up to the top of lake Pillsbury, and the road up to Hull Mt.


It can be done, and its not too difficult, but your overall time savings will be minimal, if at all. It may be more fun, more dirt, but you're not saving a whole lotta time. It would be cool for a 2 (or more) day trip, camping along the way, but as a 1 day run, that's a whole lot of ass chattering dirt roads.

 

Might be best saved for spring time then.

 

1337taco and I just hammered out the pinch welds. Good to go for tomorrow!

 

Alright so let me here some confirmations so were not waiting for ghosts tomorrow in Petaluma.

 

confirmed. leaving concord at 7. probably going to camp and head home on tuesday morning

 

Sorry for the late reply....I'm in, and got your PM, thx. I'll be leaving Antioch by 7 at the latest, I will just be waiting on a friend that's coming along (passenger).

I make 3, how many were you anticipating?

 

Whens the next trip ?! Id like to join
Im out of modesto and am a 2nd gen access cab 2wd drive mid travel prerunner just sayin

 

I have myself, 1337taco, UntoldFate, a buddy of mine from Petaluma and 2 other 4runners.

 

Y'all hoe`s better take lots and lots of pics...i`ll be home doing my kitchen next trip will be on like donkey Kong...I have a feeling its gonna be a Hollister trip

Be safe guys!

 

I might make it out there. I need to get outside and re-wire my air compressor! What time you guys gunna leave petaluma? I might catch you on the freeway or meet you at the airstrip.

 

Get on it! Leaving Petaluma by 810

 

Damn late start. Okay

 

Yes lots a pics!

Hopefully my transmission isn't dead, I'll make the Hollister trip.

 

Had a good time today, besides all the buffing I'm going to have to do on the pavement pounder... damn manzanita...

 

I didn't get many pictures... forgot to like an idiot...