ROVRMAN2 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) This is a follow up on the public posting on the Mt. Lassen trip.The roads are easy, so this can be a family camp trip.More than likely dispersed camping.Suggested dates:May 18-19 - - - (canceled too much snow)May 25-26-27June 1-2June15-16Post your choice date(s) lithium1330 suggests Memorial wkndgirlrvr suggest Mwmorial wknd Edited May 1, 2019 by ROVRMAN2 Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlrvr Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 i agree with chris/lithium1330 - memorial day weekend would be fun (traffic might be hellacious, though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I could be down for a Memorial Day weekend trip as well! Traffic is only hell leaving the bay... and coming back. ... The real question is, will Cris have his differential back yet? Or has it taken up permanent residence in a 5 gallon bucket? Budeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I could be down for a Memorial Day weekend trip as well! Traffic is only hell leaving the bay... and coming back. ... The real question is, will Cris have his differential back yet? Or has it taken up permanent residence in a 5 gallon bucket? Oh man... ya, it's been 2 weeks and really don't have a lot of time left.Hopefully the diff will come back by next wk., then it's just 1/2 day to put the thing back on and hook up the line. I do have to put new radiator hose back on. So, 1 full day of work total. I do wonder if there will still be a bit of snow by end of May.What's the elevation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 The Oh man... ya, it's been 2 weeks and really don't have a lot of time left.Hopefully the diff will come back by next wk., then it's just 1/2 day to put the thing back on and hook up the line. I do have to put new radiator hose back on. So, 1 full day of work total. I do wonder if there will still be a bit of snow by end of May.What's the elevation? Elevation 5000+ up to 7800 ftI was there last week and will further explore this Sunday the blm campgrounds, if open.I expect snow at higher elevations and will give further report this Monday.The ranger at LaTour S.F. expects his campground open by mid June, so that means lower elevation camping and dispersed camps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 just looked up on the map and Lassen is actually not as far as I thought - <4hrs from South Bay... so, I think the long weekend would make this a good trip. Budeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanB Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Memorial weekend at Lassen sounds like a fun trip. Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Sorry, I was unable to scout today. See my post on temporary CV boot repair. I’ll try to scout later this week and on Mother’s Day. Budeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 FYI, Unfortunately I will be working on that Saturday and will not be able to make this trip, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Here’s the latest news. Snow on roads starting at 5600’ level. This trip may have to be postponed til late June or July. I will verify the snow level by Wednesday. I do have an alternate trip if people still want out of BayArea on Memorial weekend. This trip leaves west of Red Bluff on Reeds Creek Rd thru ranchlands, then west on Pettyjohn Rd continuing west on Long Grade Rd, turning onto FS 35 westward til Rat Trap Gap. then north on N45 til Tedoc Gap, continuing north on N45 ( aka Tedoc Rd) til Hwy 36. East to Red Bluff , but we head west again past the town of Platina, west til right turn onto N 70 til we reach trailhead to Hall City Caves about a half mile hike. Anyone want to try this alternative or wait til snow melts? There are motels in Red Bluff, most are getting booked full now, alternative you can stay at my residence. LMK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 MT. LASSEN TRIP POSTPONED. Too much snow blocking the roads and it’s cool and raining in that area. That means hardly any melt and possibly more snow.I’ll try to reschedule the Fourth of July or after.Anyone want to try my alternative? It’s mainly dirt, ranchlands, FS and BLM lands. Altitude 4000’ . PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 Let me check with the mrs... we may be up for it. MT. LASSEN TRIP POSTPONED.Too much snow blocking the roads and it’s cool and raining in that area. That means hardly any melt and possibly more snow.I’ll try to reschedule the Fourth of July or after.Anyone want to try my alternative? It’s mainly dirt, ranchlands, FS and BLM lands. Altitude 4000’ .PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Rupert, how is the weather holding out? Unfortunately can't do a long trip this weekend, but interested to make a trip to Lassen area soon! Did you get snow from these last storms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted May 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Strange weather. It was warming up before the trip cancellation then it rained and snowed additional to 2†to a foot or more causing the cancellation. The weather has been alternating between sunny, partly cloudy to cloudy,rainy and humid back to partly cloudy. I “ll attempt to drive up thataways this weekend or do Pettyjohn/Vestal rds. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandykins Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Still keeping an eye on this one. :-) Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Ok I’ve checked out the roads and campsites east of Lassen. Since it’s pretty far for most of you it’ll be a 3 day trip 2 nites camping the rest on FS rds , plan to drive by Eastwood’Rising River Ranch, visit Burney Mtn lookout, pass the SETI radioscope site, drive up to hang gliding site, drive parallel to 89 on FS rd, visit Subway Caves, camp at Twin Bridges area, fish or dip into Hat Creek, next day drive up to West Prospect Peak lookout, back to campsites, lunch, rest or pack up to return to BayArea. This will not be a Rovicon but rather a family type trip.We’ll start from Redding on 299?and return to Redding via 44. Name brand gas stations in Burney, next gas is Old Station. Dispersed camping, bring water, pack in pack out, your own wag bags . I’ll bring a communal privacy shelter Trip occurs last weekend of JulyAny questions post here. Edited July 3, 2019 by ROVRMAN2 Mr.BlueSky and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Ok I’ve checked out the roads and campsites east of Lassen. Since it’s pretty far for most of you it’ll be a 3 day trip 2 nites camping the rest on FS rds , plan to drive by Eastwood’Rising River Ranch, visit Burney Mtn lookout, pass the SETI radioscope site, drive up to hang gliding site, drive parallel to 89 on FS rd, visit Subway Caves, camp at Twin Bridges area, fish or dip into Hat Creek, next day drive up to West Prospect Peak lookout, back to campsites, lunch, rest or pack up to return to BayArea. This will not be a Rovicon but rather a family type trip.We’ll start from Redding on 299?and return to Redding via 44. Name brand gas stations in Burney, next gas is Old Station.Dispersed camping, bring water, pack in pack out, your own wag bags . I’ll bring a communal privacy shelterTrip occurs last weekend of JulyAny questions post here. Sounds like a great trip Rupert! Sadly we are out that weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 This does sound great! We have conflicting annual camping plans that weekend or we would be there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Too short a notice for Lassen, but here’s some pics of the general area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Since no ones replied . I’ll save the gps for the future. Budeck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Mt Lassen trip back on! Labor Day weekend. 3 days. Aug 31,September 1-2. Saturday thru Monday. I’m open to start Friday to avoid crowds. An easy trip exploring. None difficult. Recommend AT tires. All FS roads or paved. Enjoy the scenery. Let me know ASAP and confirm. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Lassen trip deadline August 19 Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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