2017 Norcal TW "Veterans" wheeling thread...

Hell hole run from 2011.

://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/to-hell-and-back-hell-hole-ohv-trail-july-16-17-2011-pictures.167304/

Was a fun weekend. Ran it in a FJC then. Taking my 80 this summer.

 

I'm down for a Hell Hole coming trip this summer. I can put one together when it gets closer.

Hey Cha where are good places to camp for this trail?

 

Last time we just camped at the end of the trail.

 

with a large group we would need a camp spot before the trail. run it down and out in a day. there isn't going to be much room at the bottom this yr until late summer.
there is a few areas before the trail head around but there camp grounds. there is also French meadows. would need to camp the night before to make it in and back. as it will take about 10 hrs. for some.

 

I approve

 

I heard they reopened strawberry pass last yr. anyone want to check it out next summer?

 

Never there been before. I've heard it's mostly dirt roads with some rock gardens thrown around. Sounds like fun if that's the case.

 

its rated hard. but only the north end. the rest is easy. looks fun. the ratings also say slick rock is moderate. and we all know it can be challenging.
I also want to check out Barret lake but heard its a hard trial. I'm not sure they got it opened last yr as planned.

 

Barret Lake definitely looks like a fun/challenging trail. I'd be interested to give it a try.

 

anyone interested with those above PM me. lets try to pinpoint some dates this summer. I have to plan ahead as my weekends can get busy. this summer is all about camping as we vacationed early. I'm not against mid week trips either on some of these harder trails to get away from crowds.I just need to plan it out so i save some vacation time.

 

I would like to hammerdown

 

get them gears and a locker and you wont need to. its all about finesse. its like a women. sure you can pound it. but she will love you if you treat her right.
Or you could just beat the shit out of her and buy a new one.

 

That is a word @Fernando does not know

 

Im in for these trips. Unfortunately I don't know nor will I know my work load this summer for another few months. So if you got trips planned keep me posted and hopes I can make it.

 

right now im in planning mode for the summer. i try to plan a few trips every summer as if i don't the wife will fill the calendar up. and im shit out of luck for weekens. mid week is a little different as i have paid time off , i just need to schedule it ahead somewhat.

 

I was backpacking in desolation wilderness and saw the gatekeeper obstacle at Barret lake. Looked like no fuckin joke for sure. Granted this was 2008 before the closure

 

well that just made my chub go to a chode.

 

Barrett Lake. I'm in. Already have a plan.

 

I know a guy on Pirate4x4 went through with an IFS Tacoma a few years back. It's definitely doable, but we'll all end up matching @Fernando if we're not careful.

 

you do ? I dont. but willing to try.