LandRonB Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Last Update: Nov 11, 2014 Print this page(s) for the Trip A Lil Bit about the Lost Coast and Glass Beach: The Lost Coast is a section of California's north coast in Humboldt County, lying between the King Range and the Pacific Ocean. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Morning_on_the_Lost_Coast.jpg/800px-Morning_on_the_Lost_Coast.jpg Wiki Lost Coast: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_CoastNational Geographic Adventure: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/surfing/california-lost-coast-adventure-guide.html Very rugged and remote location. Stock Land Rover is ok; good recovery points (front and rear), and gear (recovery strap). Ham Radio is good to have. The area is known for its black sand beaches, which get their color from the significant tectonic activity of one continental and two ocean plates meeting just offshore. We'll be driving on an old logging trail (Usal Rd), primitive camping on Usal and Wailaki campgrounds; will end-up exploring a small town called Shelter Cove (parts of the town used in Afred Hitchcook's classic movie "The Birds"). Last leg of our trip is Glass Beach at Fort Bragg. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Glass_Beach_Fort_Bragg_3.jpg/800px-Glass_Beach_Fort_Bragg_3.jpg 2013 Trip to the Lost Coast: http://norcalrovers.org/forum/showthread.php?2366-Unofficial-Club-Trip-to-the-Lost-Coast-Nov-2013&highlight=Lost+coast Additional pictures from 2009 Trip: http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view?trip_id=183236 Trip Dates/Overview/Agenda: Dates:Group A: Fri to Sun Nov 14, 15 & 16Group B: Sat to Sun Nov 15 & 16 Overview: - Group A: leave the Bay Area Friday mid- morning eg 10am, and meet-up/caravan in Laytonville eg 2pm, and from Laytonville head to Leggett, turn left into Hwy 1, go 14.7 miles, look for mile marker sign 90.88 and then turn right into Usal Rd (off-road). - Enter the Lost Coast unto Usal Rd, and then camp Friday night at Usal State campground or Usal Beach eg 5pm. - Saturday morning head to Sinkyone Wilderness Park (Needle Rock Visit Center) and then camp at Nadelos Group Camp Saturday, and meet up with Group B eg 3pm. - Group B: leave early Saturday morning, and follow the same directions, refuel & meet-up in Laytonville and enter the Lost Coast on Usal Rd.- Head to the Lost Coast, drive on Usal Rd, continue to Sinkyone Wilderness Park, and camp Nadelos and meet up with Group A eg 3pm. - Group A & B: Sunday morning caravan to Shelter Cove (paved road), optional bfast at Fish Tank cafe. Group photo by the Light House. Head to Garberville. Pass thru giant Redwoods. Head home via 101 or optional stop at Glass Beach in Ft Bragg via 101 to Hwy 1. Details:- Details of this trip are highlighted in the guide Norther California Backroads and 4wheel Drive Trails by Charles A. Wells.- From San Francisco to Laytonville (last fuel stop) is about 4 hours via Hwy 101 North.- Suggestion: Chevron on 44801 Highway 101, Laytonville, CA (707). There's a grocery store across the station for last min shopping e.g. firewood, ice, food...- From Laytonville to Leggett is about 22 miles via 101 North. Leggett has a gas station but limited hours and at times close. - In Leggett, turn left into Hwy 1, go 14.7 miles, look for mile marker sign 90.88 and then turn right into Usal Rd (off-road). - Less 5 miles on Usal Rd is a campground; large enough for 9 or more trucks. First come/first serve. Look for self-service fee lock box. $25 for the first vehicle and $8 per additional vehicles. - About 6 miles after crossing the wooden bridge and left on Usal Beach. There's beach camping. $25 for the first vehicle and $8 per additional vehicles. 9 or less vehicles do not need group camping permit. Otherwise permit avail: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/kingrange/sinkyone_wilderness.html- Prepare for BYO dinner or we can have a pot luck, and have a camp fire (in fire rings only)- Prepare for cold weather - Be on the look out for Giant Elks. Mating Season (very hostile) so beware and keep your pets on the lease - Next day Sat, continue on Usal Rd, and make it to Sinkyone Wilderness State Park (Needle Rock Visitor Center).- If Bear Cove is open, we can hike down the beach.- Also Saturday Group B takes off from Bay Area early morning eg 6am and meet at Laytonville eg 10am, Usal Beach noon for lunch, Sinkyonne Wilderness Park 2pm and then Nadelos campground by 3pm. - Camp at BLM Nadelos group campground: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/kingrange/campground.html- Ron has reserved and paid Nadelos campground: 8 campsites. 3-4 vehicles per site. Max 60 people. Cost $85 per night. Will collect later (amount will be $85 divided by # of vehicles). - Prepare for BYO dinner or we can have a pot luck, and have a camp fire (in fire rings only) 2nd night on the Lost Coast- Prepare for cold weather - Last Day Sunday, up early and head to Shelter Cover for breakfast and explore.- Fish Tank Espresso Cafe has one of the best Bagel and Lox w/the Works that I've tasted. Ocean view with your breakfast. http://www.innofthelostcoast.com/dining-2/fish-tank-coffee-house/- Make our way to Glass Beach at Fort Bragg for late lunch- Head home after playing at Glass Beach. Attendees/interested: See list provided by Chris/RGB for Group AGroup B: Ron B Additional Trip Information: Maps/Links: will be provided during driver's meeting at our last gas stop before we enter the Lost Coast Weather: will check the week before; last few year, Nov has been warm during the day 60-65 degrees, sunny but lil cloudy; be prepared for cold weather at night. GPS Coordinates:Entrance to Lost Coast via Hwy 1 (Usal Rd): Lat 39 46 50.0 Long 123 49 49.2Next Marker (Usal Beach): Lat 39 50 5.4 Long 123 50 33Next (Entrance to Sinkyone Wilderness State Park): Lat 39 58 24.5 Long 123 57 54Nadelos Group Campground: N 40.02098 and W -124.00614Next (Shelter Cover): Lat 40 2 19.9 Long 124 1 52.8Exit to 101: Lat 40 21 19.7 Long 123 55 23.8 head to Fort Bragg (Glass Beach) Vehicle RequirementsStock vehicles welcome. Towing a camper is fine as long as it has good clearance.Communication: CB is ok but Ham is preferredRequired SAFETY Equipment and trail items: FIRE EXTINGUISHER, and first aide. Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear), and strap Misc equipment: metal shovel, repair tools and spare parts (to suit your vehicle) and sand ladder (for the beach)Expected Trail conditions: Dry if no rain; otherwise wet/muddy Clothing Suggestions: Cold weather clothing Fuel: You won't need a spare fuel can if completely fill-up in Laytonville on Friday. From Laytonville to Leggett/entrance to Usal Rd is about 35 miles (all paved road)And the entrance from Hwy 1 unto Usal Rd to Friday night's Usal campground, and then to Saturday night Nadelos campground is about 30 miles (add +5 miles exploring or getting lost no pun intended) (90% off road).From Nadelos campground to Shelter Cover and to Garberville where we will jump on 101S back home is about 30 miles (all paved road).On my 2004 DII, I still have about 1/4 tank left by the time I get to Garberville. Services: Sinkyonne Wilderness SP is managed by CA parks:Park Tel Contact: (707) 986-7711Park Office Address: Richardson Grove State Park, 1600 U.S. Highway 101 # 8, Garberville, CA 95542 Nadelos Campground is managed by Kings Range BLMTel Contact: 707-825-2300Office Address: 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, CA 95521Website: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/arcata/kingrange/campground.html Towing: Redwood Towing in Garberville - 707-923-3440 Parts Store: Don's Auto Parts on 622 Locust St, Garberville, CA 707-923-3961 Generally what to bring:Bring your camera and extra batteriesTent/SLEEPING BAGCold Weather GearsExtra garbage bagsFOOD/drink supplies (1 gallon of water per person per day)Sun-block/sun-screen/hat/glasses (protect your skin/eyes expected to be sunny)GPS Unit optional certainly map of the area and compassNights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothingThere's a pit toilet @ Usal Beach State Campground, and Sinkyone State Park - but suggest bring your own PORTABLE TOILET/wag bagsFirewood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffSC Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Always wanted to do this trip. I'm a possible. If the later weekend, i'll have my boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hey Ron; I see you've already got us slotted but pending -- chatted w/ Erin and the first week looks good but 2nd is also doable -- she doesn't get Veteran's day off, so we probably couldn't do the extended trip (although it sounds like the better plan.) Either way, looking forward to it and will keep watching the thread. -Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I am tentatively in with Roxson and my dad (Ron) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'd say put Michele and I down as a tentative as well. We'll do it if our schedules permit but I'm doing good to know where I'll be in 2 days much less a month from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATEAPEX Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 At this point pending work being nice to me, count me in for either weekend. Unfortunately Elizabeth will not be able to get any week days off that month because we will have just returned from the wedding and it is open enrollment at her job :-/ so I'll be flying solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Sean, my dad can bunk with you and keep you company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Looks like Michele is out of town 8-10. Not sure if I'd fly solo or not just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATEAPEX Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Sean, my dad can bunk with you and keep you company! .....yay thanks!... :-) Is he a cuddler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 He is not a cuddler but it looks like Don needs a bunk mate now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATEAPEX Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 He is not a cuddler but it looks like Don needs a bunk mate now too! I'm not big into sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Let me know when this gets weird. Because I wouldn't want it to get weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco2Guy Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Let me know when this gets weird. Because I wouldn't want it to get weird. Then I'll refrain from posting my comment;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 QUOTE=DHappel;33553]Let me know when this gets weird. Because I wouldn't want it to get weird. I'm at a "Lost" for words. No pun intended Anyways, back on the topic. Let's plan on Nov 14, 15, and 16 wkkd. Now let's all get Lost and back to our labor day weekend. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hey Ron, will you be bringing the CT? Cause you know that would be cool to have both of them rolling down the road together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Added to the NCLR Calendar here as a tentatively-scheduled event for November 14th-16th. -Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 You know I love this trip my first NCLR trip and always my favorite. I will need to dig out the paper work to see whether I'm going alone or with kiddos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 checking schedules. will this be open to guests like any other trip? i have a friend who drives a heep who saw our pics from last year on FB and may want to come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm OK with Jeeps, but I draw the line at Toyotas, what with their always not breaking down and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 checking schedules. will this be open to guests like any other trip? i have a friend who drives a heep who saw our pics from last year on FB and may want to come along. I had a long thing written out about this topic, but it's not my trip so i'll leave it at this -- when I hear about a non-NCLR member attending an NCLR trip, my mind goes to safety issues and club liability. I think if someone wants to experience the club as a prospective member, they can A. go to a MORG or non-trip related gathering or B. sit shotgun in a member vehicle as a guest. ...and all of those opinions I just wrote above are worth no more than 2¢... ::bigsmile:: -Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I agree that it's a tough call. Let anybody who wants to tag along and you open up liability issues (I suppose...I'm no lawyer) and of course you end up 'giving away' the club benefits for free. Close the doors and you risk alienating people and driving them away. I'm guessing there is an official policy about this? Seems like we more or less discussed similar issues surrounding joining Cal4 re liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I believe the policy is anyone (non-member) can attend 1 club event as a guest and after that they should join to continue participating. We (the board of directors) are looking at revising this policy. The goal of course is to encourage new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hey Ron, will you be bringing the CT? Cause you know that would be cool to have both of them rolling down the road together. If I go solo, will most likely bring the CT; yes, agree; would be cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 checking schedules. will this be open to guests like any other trip? i have a friend who drives a heep who saw our pics from last year on FB and may want to come along. I think our policy is that your friend sells his heep and buy a Land Rover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Ron, Very interested, but as a bagpiper, I am quite busy on Veteran's Day, so better for the late show. Tx, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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