KSuttle Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Our first family overland journey was a couple of years ago in the Black Rock Desert. We've got the itch to go back. This would be a relaxed family friendly expedition and doable in any stock Rover (heck we did it in our Ford Expedition). We will be stepping into the past and tracing the Applegate-Lassen Emigrant trail from the 1800's, traveling from Imlay, NV to Cedarville, CA. We'll camp in places where the early settlers camped, see the remains of a covered wagon, experience graffiti left by settlers on the walls of High Rock Canyon, and if we're lucky we'll see some wild horses. We're thinking of driving up on Wednesday August 10 and camping or moteling in Imlay, then hitting the trail from the 11th-13th and heading home on Sunday the 14th. This is 3 weeks prior to Burning Man and we will be quite a bit north of that location. **NEW - The new planned week for this trip coincides with the Perseids Meteor Shower! Although it will be a full moon, we still have a chance of getting a great show** Total mileage on the trail will be 150-200 miles with no services. One of our campsites may have an outhouse. I'll post up more details later. http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd8bac-3c80-fa98.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd8bac-3cc1-9e36.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd8bac-3cef-ee6e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I would like to join you that weekend but have prior commitments. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 might be running close to Burning Man Aug 29 - Sep 5th also BLM Winemuca controls access through Black Rock. Insurance requirements and day use fee per person applies for a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 might be running close to Burning Man Aug 29 - Sep 5th also BLM Winemuca controls access through Black Rock. Insurance requirements and day use fee per person applies for a group. Thanks for the heads-up Will. In 2009 our trip ended 12 days before Burning Man. If we do 17-21, we'd be within 8 days...the prior week might be better. I'll see what people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I was talking to Bregman about this. Would really like to do it, but will be at my sisters memorial run during the same time frame. Looks like I'll miss this trip, but for good cause.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'd be willing to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I was talking to Bregman about this. Would really like to do it, but will be at my sisters memorial run during the same time frame. Looks like I'll miss this trip, but for good cause..Nigel & Mike, do both weeks conflict, or is one better than the other? Another option would be a drive up on a Friday, Sat-Mon on trail, and Wednesday return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 I would be able to the weekend before with one or two kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Sounds like an awesome trip, but school starts that week for us. Maybe next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Will, I heard from the Friends of the Black Rock Desert... "The trail, running from Rabbit Hole to Black Rock, is far away from anything happening on the drivableparts of the playa; its over 17 miles from the trailtangentially to the Burning Man site" He doesn't think we'd be bothers by Burning Man activities during the 2 potential weekends we'd be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'd like to go, but as of right now, I'm planning on attending Burning Man for the first time this year. My roommate, who is a long time BM coordinator, is also getting married on the Playa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I'd like to go, but as of right now, I'm planning on attending Burning Man for the first time this year. My roommate, who is a long time BM coordinator, is also getting married on the Playa. Ohhhhh noooooo! Better bust out the Glo-Sticks B! Sounds like a train wreck of a weekend. Have fun!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Weekend? I'll be on the Playa close to a week. Last 4th of July weekend was a good test of gear and environment. I'm deciding if I want to build a dome or not right now. I'd suggest to anyone who crosses the Playa to use a vinegar/water mix and spray under your truck when you get home. Follow this link and scroll down to the "Your Car" section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Turns out my kids go back to school on the 22nd and mommy wants them home that weekend, so , previous week would be better for moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Ok, I'm hearing on this forum and through direct contact that the Aug 10-14 would be a better time frame for the majority so I'm shifting to that weekend. How does that work for folks? This is also the weekend of the Perseids Meteor shower and we should get a nice show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THoult Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Sounds great, do you have a route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Yes - I have a rough route in mind that I'll post shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I think we might be interested. It was a great trip the first time and maybe there are additional areas to explore. And ... There's nohing on our trip calendar yet for August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Just throwing this out there - Gold Lakes Trip usually is at the end of August. Conflicts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Here's an update of the surface conditions on the Playa: From Tony Perez AKA Coyote: Greetings all! Anybody notice changeable weather lately? It's that global cooling. I'm sure you all remember that we were chased off the playa last year just two days before the annual BLM Playa inspection by a torrential rain storm leaving a massive lake that remained through the winter and most of the spring, resulting in the extended postponement of this inspection. This last Sunday of June 5th was when the Playa inspection was rescheduled, and again we passed it by a large and comfortable margin! ... Equally good news is that the lake that has been washing around since last October has literally scrubbed the playa flat again, and it is like driving on pavement. It's the best conditions I have seen in my sixteen years. It will never stop astounding me out there! Thanks again to all of you. Tony "Coyote" Perez City Superintendent DPW / BRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Ok, I'm hearing on this forum and through direct contact that the Aug 10-14 would be a better time frame for the majority so I'm shifting to that weekend. How does that work for folks? This is also the weekend of the Perseids Meteor shower and we should get a nice show. Thank You Sir! We're On-Board. Can I help in way? And is the B-man considering going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Wow...it's almost the end of June already. So far, it sounds like there are 6 people interested: DiscoChefSasquatchNigelCowanTHoult (new member?)HMBRoverDBregman I hope to have some time this weekend to put a few more details together, but plan to depart on Aug 10 and return on Aug 14. I'll post the details up in the member's only area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSuttle Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Some good news. I was in contact with Friends of The Black Rock Desert and they informed me that our group is not large enough to warrant a BLM permit. Also sounds like Black Rock got some of the heavy rains/snows that we did in the Bay Area. Recent report: "Sat 6/25: still sunny and niceSoldier Meadow Road is reported to be in bad shape, go slow. There is a particularly bad spot about one mile north of the Mormon Dan playa entrance road.There is still a lake in the middle, and likely unpassable in many areas! Please travel with caution. " Should be dry by the time we get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I am a maybe... WIll know more in the coming week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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