lithium1330 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Unfortunately for me, work gets in the way of life... i won't make the original dates, and plan to run this on Aug 30 - Sept 1.If someone wants to run on the 16-18th, I'd be happy to share the Gaia map. Thanks for your patience! Same plan, different days... When: August 30 - Sept (Friday to Sunday). 3 days trip - Friday to Sunday. We'll start from Shaver Lake, and through forest roads, make our way south towards Buck Rock Lookout point. If there is enough interest, would consider extending to 4 days. Day 1: Shaver Lake to campsite (30mi). Given the 4hrs+ drive from bay area, this leg to campsite will be short & straight forward. This will gives folks plenty of time to get to campground before dark, set camp and relax a bit. There is a gas station at Shaver Lake, so you can gas up for the weekend here. Most of this section is paved before getting onto forest roads. Along the way, we will drive past the McKinley Grove, and we can stop here for a quick break and wander amongst the giants. After this stop, the forest road will take us to 1st camp at Sawmill Flat CG with 15 campsites. We will make camp here the first night. Day 2: Sawmill Flat to Big Meadow CG (80mi). We will continue south on forest roads. Depending on timing, we can break along the Kings River at Mill Flat CG. We will continue south until we hit RT180 (paved road). We will make a left continuing on RT180 into Sequoia National Park (bring your National Park Pass if you have it). We will stop at the Grant Grove Village (visitor center, convenient shop & restrooms), followed by a stop to see the General Grant Tree.After this stop, we’ll continue north for approx.. 10mi to Hume Lake, where folks can gas up. Then we head south again towards Big Meadow CG area, find a nice patch of dirt and set camp for the evening. Day 3: From Big Meadow CG, we will take a longer route over to Buck Rock lookout. For those up to it, we’ll hike (stairs) up to the look out, chat with the ranger staying there and learn about the area. After this, we can explore the area some more, find a spot for lunch before making the trip back to South Bay (~220 miles/4hrs+) PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 So... This is on Labor Day weekend. Wonder about the crowd factor??? --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 So... This is on Labor Day weekend. Wonder about the crowd factor??? --PaulI'll think you have nothing to worry about... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Budeck and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Post up for those planning to attend.I'd like to get 3 - 4 trucks to make this trip happen. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michal C Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Hi - I am thinking I may be bale to get on this one. Any kids attending? Best - Michal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'll think you have nothing to worry about...Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIs this a picture of downtown LA? Campers or homeless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROVRMAN2 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 FYI August 25 is National Parks Free Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Checking in if anyone else is confirmed for this trip. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hi Chris, Too much to do around the house this weekend, so.... Have fun! --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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