Camping/Wheeling for the weekend of 4/30-5/1. How's that sound?

My wife will be gone for the weekend for her business trip. I'll be alone at home. What better way to spend the weekend than going for wheeling/camping?

I haven't even picked a place to go yet, but is anybody interested?

Lucky you

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if im not moving by then, and can afford to and get the time off.

how about some place up north.

maybe like an early pellgreen trip or something like that.

Tim

Bummer, already have reservations for a little weekend camp at Butano SP. I've been waiting for a chance to meet up with you guys... maybe next time!

Have fun!

As of right now Im in. The only reason I wouldnt go is if gas prices start getting to much outta hand.

Yeah...There is this Shell gas station on my way to work... It's scary to see the displayed price goes up and up every day...

What are you smokin'? Gas prices are already outta hand!

I wish i could go I'll be working in those weekends. Have a safe trip and stay out of small mining towns

I agree gas prices are out of hand I waited 45min to long to get gas on tues. I passed the station figured I would get gas on my way back and it jumped .07 cents. But no matter what I still going i need a weekend away after all this house work Ive done.

if it's gonna be a stock friendly run i'll probably be there.

Well, knowing that higher elevation trails would not be open by then, Peligreen is definitely an option. (I'll have to find out if the trail is open, though... :rolleyes: )

I did look for some interesting trails in the north, but...nothing really. I mean, what my books list around Shasta is easy trials only... And, I don't think I want to drive 5-6 hours to get to a trail, either..even if there are some moderate trails. :p

I just filled up today with the cheapest gas I could find around my area, Arco.

18.3 gallons, $46.50 and with only 239 miles on the odo since the last fill up. It worked out to be 13 miles/g ... I need a second job

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Well, Peligreen is still an option, but I just confirmed w/ Game & Fish in the area that the trail is open.

Let's see what other options we might have... :rolleyes:

We decided today peligreen it is. Stock can do this trail.

Date: April 30th (Sat) & May 1st (Sun)

This trail is ranked in just about the middle of the moderate trails listed in the book. The easiest of the Moderate trails is Eagle Peak, which a stock Xterra w/ step rails has no problem. And, the difficult side of Moderate trails is Bear Valley Loop. I think you could get by without taking offmud flaps and step rails with careful driving. But, if you don't want them damaged, taking them off prior to attendind is highly suggested... This trail should be perfect for those who want to go camping/off-roading in your stock Xterras, and I'm sure those w/ modified Xterra would have a great time as well.

In last November, we visited the trail from East to the West, but this time we'll go the other way around. We will be camping about half way through the trail: Black Oak Grove Camp Ground. However, we did not see a sign for this actual camp site on the trail or anywere nearby.

I've contacted Fish & Game a few days ago, and the trail is officially open.

I don't have the meeting time/locations clearly set, yet, but I'll post it as soon as I sort that out. It'll be pretty similar to the last time's, though.

Who's up for it? Please post any questions you might have in this thread.

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So, now that we're going to Peligreen, how does your schedule look like?

0800 Meet and Depart BestBuy in Fairfield
1015 Arrive/Meet at Safeway in Corning (30 min. max break)
1045 Depart Safeway in Corning
1115 Arrive at Red Bluff for gas stop (15 min.)
1130 Depart Red Bluff for Paynes Creek
1210 Arrive at Paynes Creek
1240 Arrive at the Trail head

Communication CB Ch. 25 & FRS Ch. 8-0.

Safeway
600 Edith St.
Corning, CA 96021
ph: (530) 824-2467

Hmmm...We'll have pay close attention to the weather forecast... It's not looking very good...

It will make the trail a little more challenging

A little? That's likely to be an understatement. You probably have to use everything you've got to get through some of the places once wet..or raining. Remember...that trail had quite a bit of dirt/mud surface than rocks... :rolleyes:

We could always just go and camp. I thought that is also the reason I got a locker and a winch. It could get nasty in a few spots. And as long as we dont due like this guy we will be fine pic , And yes that is a titan up by the peligreen trail

Yeah I liked this trail alot when we ran it back in November.....but throw in a few days of rain prior to the trip and I think I would stay away with this and my stock rig......just my opinion. Not to mention I got some "Excellent" pinstripping last November from this trip that no amount of buffing took out. Now considered batter scares of pride.

You guys have a great time looking forward to seeing the pics. Be safe.

Well, well, well... The weather forecast is looking better and better. It's only going to rain today and tomorrow...mostly.

If you're thinking about it...come out, come out. It'll be a fun trip...

Hey guys,

Could you keep me up to date on your outings.

I live in Central Oregon on the I-5 Corridor and most of the events in Nor Cal are closer than me driving up to Washington State or BC.

Thanks