gurka Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Can someone tell me where to go next Friday for meteor lakes only part? Also any map files or areas I should have for Avenza or other app appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thank you again Chris for organizing such a great looking trip!! My wife is going to be able to make it and given her schedule we will shoot up first thing Thursday morning and meet you at white Rock lake and then we'll stay through to Saturday. So hopefully we'll get to catch up with both groups that way. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Can someone tell me where to go next Friday for meteor lakes only part? Also any map files or areas I should have for Avenza or other app appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Chris posted the Gaia map in post #44 for Truckee to White Rock Lake.I think the route is the same as if you google maps from Truckee to WRL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Chris posted the Gaia map in post #44 for Truckee to White Rock Lake.I think the route is the same as if you google maps from Truckee to WRL. DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS TO WHITE ROCK LAKE If you try to follow the standard route Google provides it runs you through some pretty tight nasty stuff. I've been through it plenty of times but I don't recommend it as the 'normal' way to get there - lots of pin striping, water crossings, etc. In fact, it may not even be passable this year (though I plan to find out). We've had problems with this every year - somebody doesn't follow the posted route and just tries to google it only to get turned around and lost. Here is a google link showing the 'correct' route to WRL if you don't have access to Gaia or a similar mapping software. Keep in mind, there is little or no cell service once you leave Truckee so if you're trying to follow your phone you'll need to download the maps in advance. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Truckee,+CA+96161/39.4189008,-120.3894143/@39.4775907,-120.4319155,13.57z/data=!4m19!4m18!1m15!1m1!1s0x809bdfec3c4e8dd7:0x6d172f88c134fcc9!2m2!1d-120.1832533!2d39.327962!3m4!1m2!1d-120.4280083!2d39.4969183!3s0x809bf153d999ce05:0x22544015a08b4da4!3m4!1m2!1d-120.4412466!2d39.4610684!3s0x809bf22b88e444cb:0x6a0aeca191be2eff!1m0!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurka Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 That link comes up as "unsupported" in google maps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS TO WHITE ROCK LAKE.....In fact, it may not even be passable this year (though I plan to find out). We've had problems with this every year - somebody doesn't follow the posted route and just tries to google it only to get turned around and lost..... Don, All I can say is, "Keep your radio on " .... someone might arrive after nightfall .... Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Don, All I can say is, "Keep your radio on " .... someone might arrive after nightfall .... GraemeOh, we've played that game.... Anybody from NCLR? I'm trying to find camp where are you? Uh, I turned right Right? On which trail? The first one? Uh, yeah...I think it was the first one. OK, we'll come find you (drives for a while).... I should have passed you already - are you sure you took the first right? uh...maybe? (groan) Can you turn around and go back to the main road? uh, no...it's too narrow Did you got up a big hill? Or maybe cross a bridge? Uh, I went up a hill, but I didn't see a bridge OK, I'll try to find you. Hang on. (drives some more) ... Of course, you should assume barely audible scratchy radio connections while doing this. It's loads of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurka Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Is there anyone going up Friday afternoon I can tag along with? I don't feel safe driving this alone and i'm very new to this stuff and have 2 young kids with me, one from Europe visiting I'd like to avoid having a bad experience with. If anyone plans to be in Truckee in the afternoon and wouldn't mind a tag along please let me know. I have a 3.5 hr drive from Pacifica and plan to leave around noon Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 It's pretty easy to get there, the only trouble we've had is people trying to follow Google as it runs you down a pretty tight track instead of the main road. I'm sure somebody will be coming in that you can follow though if you like. We'll have radios on 146.460, but with the mountains the range is limited. Better than nothing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a 3.5 hr drive from Pacifica and plan to leave around noon Friday.That will get you to Truckee, if you don't have bad traffic. You can probably add 45 minutes. From Truckee you have about 1-1/2 hours more. Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurka Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 That last 1.5 hr into WRL must be an amazing drive. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I'll be marking the turn offs starting around Webber lake on Henness Pass rd and then on Meadow Lake Road including all the turns into the lake on Thursday as the expedition group rolls in. Look for the safety orange NCLR trail flags (or other signs w NCLR on them). There is spotty cell reception at the lake but you can text me from truckee to let me know when you are leaving. If you aren't there 60-90 min later we will send out the search party. My wife made a wrong turn last year (my fault) and ended up on the "Don trail". She had only been off road twice before and on fire roads. She did great. Chris209-423-3888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurka Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great thanks. I also have a radio and will be in the frequency posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great thanks. I also have a radio and will be in the frequency posted here.Post #84, our go to channel. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanB Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I will join you in Yuba sir. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaca Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I plan to drive in from truckee Saturday - not sure what time yet - Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlrvr Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Can everyone running the expedition part let me know where you'll be meeting the group please? I want to make sure we don't leave anyone behind. Starbucks in Livermore or In-N-Out in Yuba City. Thanks.hi. I'll meet up with you in yuba city Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Man, looks like Yuba will be a happening place come Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Here is the link the folder of all the possible/potential routes for the Expedition part as well as the Truckee to White Rock route. They are all "public" now so there shouldn't be any issues in downloading them. Chris 2017 Sierra Trek Routes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I will be leaving the In n Out on Sunrise / Hwy 50 Saturday morning about 7 30 AM if anyone planning on Going up Saturday wants to caravan up. Wife is bailing with the daughter to finish her swim classes, so it will be just me and my boy. I'll bring two extra Kayaks for anyone else interested in using em. Thanks again Chris for putting this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Is there anyone going up Friday afternoon I can tag along with? I don't feel safe driving this alone and i'm very new to this stuff and have 2 young kids with me, one from Europe visiting I'd like to avoid having a bad experience with. If anyone plans to be in Truckee in the afternoon and wouldn't mind a tag along please let me know. I have a 3.5 hr drive from Pacifica and plan to leave around noon Friday. Jared might be going Friday morning or afternoon from the Bay Area (August 11 for the WRL portion.) Let me check with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Solis Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 For those coming into WRL after Thursday afternoon these will be the trail markers you are looking for. When I run out of flags I put up the green arrows which have smaller glow in the dark arrows attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 For those coming into WRL after Thursday afternoon these will be the trail markers you are looking for. When I run out of flags I put up the green arrows which have smaller glow in the dark arrows attached. Good to see that you've even thought of Colin while making those signs. Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I would laugh at the Colin comment but you know it's only a matter of time until I do something...interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can everyone running the expedition part let me know where you'll be meeting the group please? I want to make sure we don't leave anyone behind. Starbucks in Livermore or In-N-Out in Yuba City. Thanks. I'll be caravaning up with Don... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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