I think my wife will be there...

I like the "Last of the Mohicans" pan.

I will be meeting you guys in Sonora...see you there

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3. Huey - Pleasanton
4. kevin if its sun - Pleasanton
5. slamson - Sonora
6. jack - Pleasanton
7. Matt - Pleasanton
8. UofA_Xterra (nick) - Fremont & Pleasanton(?)
9. Tolleyy in the Titan or Pathy - ?
10. POLAR_BEAR...probably - Pleasanton
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3. Huey - Pleasanton
4. kevin if its sun - Pleasanton
5. slamson - Sonora
6. jack - Pleasanton
7. Matt - Pleasanton
8. UofA_Xterra (nick) - Fremont & Pleasanton(?)
9. POLAR_BEAR...probably - Pleasanton
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I'm out. I'm headed to Washington to visit my dad for labor day weekend, so I'll be spending sat/sun setting up the mobile video and getting the Titan ready for a road trip. Have fun!

Okay... Kevin and Mike are out unfortunately... So, this is the current list then...

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3. Huey - Pleasanton
4. slamson - Sonora
5. jack - Pleasanton
6. Matt - Pleasanton
7. UofA_Xterra (nick) - Fremont & Pleasanton(?)
8. POLAR_BEAR...probably - Pleasanton
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whats up everyone. I just got a 05 x a few months ago, i have been really wanting to take it out but I am in reno any idea how long of a drive I am looking at?

We do runs closer to you on occasion you might want to wait. For this run, your looking at 4+ hours both ways...

Two questions:

1) Is there a camp ground in that general area (w/o having to go down any trails as I don't want to venture on any alone). I noticed something about Pinecrest Lake at the begining of the post.....is that a good camp ground? My girlfriend and I are thinking of camping up there saturday night and then just meeting you guys at the trail head sunday morning.

2) What is the address/location of the trail so I can mapquest it.

thanks

damn thanks then maybe next time

I remember seeing a campground very near the trail. I'm sure there are also more campgrounds not far from the area, too.

Do you have a GPS? If so, I can give you coordinates of the trail...and/or the coordinates of the trail head.

No I don't have a GPS. Is it just outside of a town or something that I can mapquest and then I can wing it from there if you can give the road name that it's on.

I just ran both google and yahoo for the time from Reno to Strawberry; the results were 3.5 hours and 3.75 hours. So, that's not much difference from those of us from South Bay.

If you're new to off-roading, this is probably a very good chance for you to start. I might have said earlier, but it is very unlikely that we'll be running trails easier than this one. Another trail that you can join would be BRT that Gary is organizing. BRT is closer to Reno than Eagle Peak, but would be a lot more intensive to those who are new to the sport. My suggestion for you is to try out Eagle Peak, and get a feel of off-roading, then try out BRT if you'd like.

Here's a map of the trail from the book. Trail Map .

As you can see from the map, it appears to be two campgrounds near Pinecrest Lake.
We should arrive at the trail head shortly after noon. If you keep your FRS (...assuming you have one or CB) turned on, you should be able to hear us.

It looks like the "Pinecrest Peak 4x4 Trail" (see map) might be interesting to scout as a future "advanced" run.

Xsal thanks for posting the map that helped out alot. I found a campground up there so short of any unexpected changes we'll meet you guys at the trail head around noon. Excuse the possibly dumb question, but if I have one of the hand held walky-talky radios and I set it to the channel your CB's will be on I should be able to hear you guys right?? I know I have newbie written all over my post......this in my first time on a real trail. Anyway thanks for your help.

I was hoping this wouldn't happen but I am gonna have to pull out too. I will be spending my Sunday here at the office unfortuneately.....cant get out of it have to get some quantities done for milestone meeting on Monday. Have a great time and looking forward to seeing the pics.

Looks like my next trip out will be BRT in October.

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4. jack - Pleasanton
5. Matt - Pleasanton
6. UofA_Xterra (nick) - Fremont & Pleasanton(?)
7. POLAR_BEAR...probably - Pleasanton
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Never personally verified by comparing frequencies used by each, but I'm sure that FRS (walky-talky) and CB use different frequencies. Some of us will have both CB and FRS turned on, so I'm sure you'll be heard...or you'll hear us.

09:15 Safeway on Mission Blvd between I-880 & I-680 in Fremont
09:30 Leave Safeway for McD
10:00 McDonald's at Santa Rita exit off I-580 in southeast corner in Pleasanton
10:15 Leave McD
11:15 Arrive Oakdale area
12:15 Arrive Sonora area
13:30 Arrive at turn-off to the trail

Communications:
FRS: 8-0
CB: 22

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4. jack - Pleasanton
5. Matt - Pleasanton
6. UofA_Xterra (nick) - Trail head
7. POLAR_BEAR...probably - Pleasanton
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Anyone making a last-minute decision to join?

Oh, don't forget to bring drinks and lunch.

If my truck gets out of the Smog Repair shop today, I'm planning to be there!

I can't tell you how badly I want to be a last-minute addition to this or any trip. I'll do my best and may be able to confirm on Saturday, or may just try to meet up at one of the meeting points. Or most likely still won't be able to get to meet you guys.

Leaving for Pine Crest....meet you guys at the trail head on Sunday.

It was nice meeting you...guys. Hope you had some fun and got home safely.

Will post pics (not many taken, though) shortly.

It was alot of fun! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the advice on my first time out.

Pics here: X

Hey guys, just like to say sorry for not showing up, or giving notice that i wouldnt be there.... nancys g-pa went into the hospital with heart problems the night before... he'z ok, they're talkin about puttin a pace maker in him. wish i coulda been there tho.. that's an awesome trail. till next time guys ...
Rob