Anyone who has been visiting this site looking for a trail to hit with us... This is your chance. This is the easiest of "moderate" rated trail in the book I quoted from. An Xterra is a very capable vehicle without any modifications. I have taken a stock Xterra to this trail before (w/ step rails on), and there was absolutely no problem. It does, however, require you to put it in 4Lo.

There is a 0.2 miles hike at the end of the trail, which allows you to get to Eagle Peak @ 9,386 ft. and to enjoy great scenary.

This will be a very relaxing trail run...good chance to learn how your 4wd system works, enjoy the fresh air, and meet some new friends.

So, who wants to join?

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Akio, since it's an easy one do you think the trail is wide enough for my Titan? I've been wanting to try out the e-locker, but not scratch the truck up just yet on tight trails or take out my step bars.

Hmmm...It's hard to say. I've never looked at that trail from a standpoint of full-size truck driver. I do, however, remember seeing a full-size truck in the middle of the trail...before some interesting sections, and being impressed by its presense there. I have also seen a...I wonder what the make was???...it might have been Dodge...an old, lifted, 4wd van at the end of the trail. Of course, it's still not as big as full-size truck, though.

I can tell you that you don't have to take off the step bars, but I can't be sure if a full-size truck can go through w/o scrutches...

Does anyone else remember how tight it might have been? George? Ryan? Sonny? Anyone else?

We saw a full size van, and a Explorer at the end of the trail. There were no tight sections that I can remember of.

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Sorry can't remember any tight spots.

You guys and your saturdays. I gotta work. This 6 days a week working really sucks.

Prefer on Sunday? We can change it to Sunday...as long as that's okay with everyone.

Anyone who's thinking about joining the run, and cannot make it on Sunday...other than Kevin, raise your hand! If I don't see anyone saying that it has to be on Saturday, I'll change it to a Sunday run.

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Its not a big deal if you cant change it on sun.

Actually I do remember a few tight spots in and amoung the trees.......nothing that really was to imposing for the narrow width of the Xterra....but if you take the Titan out there you may want to have someone get out and spot you around those obstacles.

Oh yeah by the way sign me up. I loved this trail last time I went.....great relaxing day run:

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hello, former Nissan owner here, still cool if I join you guys for the run?

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Everyone is welcome!

What are you driving now?

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Put me down as tentative for now, I'm going to Europe on the 4th and might be packing that weekend.

- Matt

woohoo one I can actually make. Short of any last minute test being scheduled I'm in. I'm still on stock tires should I be ok? Anybody gonna caravan from the san jose area?

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9. Tolleyy in the Titan.

I may bring the pathy if I can add the tranny cooler and do some much needed maintance by then. The Titan is still my new pride and joy so I may not want to risk it... I don't want you guys to see me cry on the trail

hey huey, the last time I was on a trail with you guys were some like 5 yrs ago, this was the Pardoe(sp?) trail near Jackson? I was in my 00' Green Crewcab SE.
I bought a boat(anyone up for fishing,let me know) a year later, the boat ended "towing" the Nissan down the boat ramp so I had to trade it in for a V8 Tundra. A couple of summers, I got tired of towing and didn't really tow as much so I got rid of the Tundra.
I will be there on Sunday my Land Rover.

[/qb][/QUOTE]woohoo one I can actually make. Short of any last minute test being scheduled I'm in. I'm still on stock tires should I be ok? Anybody gonna caravan from the san jose area?[/QB][/QUOTE]

Akio and I usually meet up in Safeway located in 3902 Washington Blvd, in between 880 and 680.

i might be able to make this 1 ... as far as the full size truck... when we ran this last year there was a big ol' ford van at the end of the trail... they just spread grandmas ashes...and were shootin guns in her memory (well maybe not in her memory) . but... there's a good chance you could make it up!

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Wow... I was thinking that maybe total of like 4 trucks might participate, but this is great. Who else wants to join? Christi? Jay? Jean?

I will post the meeting places and time early next week.

Here's a video I made from last year's trip. It's the small version of only 5mb so quality is not that great. I don't have enough space

Just to pump you guys up

Right click and download

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I would love to but Ron and I are going into Sunnyvale to visit my grandma in the hospital that day!

Here's very rough plan...

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

Ryan/Mike...where do guys you prefer to meet?

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4. kevin if its sun - Pleasanton
5. slamson - ?
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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Communications:
FRS: 8-0
CB: 22

Any corrections? And, any more new people who would like to join? I hate to point it out, but we don't run stock-friendly trails very often. If you're curious about off-roading but don't know much about it, there is no better time to join. You gotta start somewhere... You might as well start from an easy trail...

Hmm 4hrs driving to trail and 4hrs back just for an easy trail. I didnt realize it was that far. I think Im gonna back out. And wait for a little closer trail. Sorry guys Im gonna pass.

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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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Ya I'll be meeting up in the Fremont safeway. Hey is anyone's wife/girlfriend going or is this all dudes?

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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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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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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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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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

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FRS: 8-0
CB: 22

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By using this site and participating in club events, I hereby acknowledge that off-road driving is a potentially hazardous activity and that I should not participate in this activity unless I am medically and physically able to do so. I also acknowledge that off-road driving may cause damage to my vehicle. I assume any and all risks associated with my voluntary participation in club events. In addition, I, for myself and for anyone who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and hereby waive, release, and discharge NCCX and any and all of it's members from any personal injury, property damage, or any other claims which may arise from my participation in club-organized activities.

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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

no worries Robert, hope Nacy's g-pa is ok.

my pics

Good times!
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- Matt

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