Elherbinator Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 In addition to the DV trip coming up, we also have an April MORG to do. I have decided to move back the MORG one weekend (it’s normally the first weekend of the month) to the second weekend of April to avoid any overlap with the DV trip. This will allow any DV participant to attend the MORG if they’re still hungry for some Rovering and also give members another trip to attend in case they had conflicts that prevented them from attending the DV trip. When : April 10-11, overnight is optional Where: Indian Valley Reservoir What: A roughly hour long dirt road along the ridge above Indian Valley Reservoir followed by some rovering around the lake. This will also be a trash pick up trip and a fishing trip. Meet up: Saturday at 11am at the Road Trip Bar and Grill in Esparto, CA.24989 State Highway 16Esparto, Ca 95607 This will be a stock friendly trip. The road to Indian Valley Reservoir is a rocky and windy dirt road. It has goes along the top of a ridge and provides some beautiful views of the reservoir and also the valley on the other side of the ridge. Any high clearance vehicle can drive it without issue.Once we arrive there will be ample areas around the lake to drive around and plenty of mud to get stuck in. I was just there last weekend and managed to get pretty stuck and even snap a winch line. The water was also extremely low which has pros and cons. It is much prettier full of water, but the low water means limitless areas to drive and camp. It is BLM land, so pretty much anything goes. The downside to “anything goes†is that people trash the place. That is why this trip is going to be a clean up trip. Everybody is going to be expected to spend some time filling a trash bag with litter. There are so many shotgun shells, clay pigeons, busted EZ Up frames, cans, etc that it really ruins the area. We don’t have to go crazy with the clean up, but I want us as a club to do what we can to help maintain our hobby. So hopefully we all will drive out of there will a full trash-a-roo and we can feel good about our contribution. This will also be a fishing trip! I have never been skunked at IVR. I usually catch large mouth bass and I’ve also caught a turtle once. Catfish is also common to get from the shore and there are trout, crappie, and the usual suspects to catch, but i bass is the most common and easiest to get from my experience. I am planning on camping out. Anybody can easily head out the way they came if they want to make it a day trip. The stars are always out at IVR and the fish can sometimes be really active at night. Merlyn and I enjoy IVR as a regular camping area we use several times a year. It is unique in the freedom it has to offer and can really be a fun place to play. The only issue is the trashy people who go there and leave their crap behind. This trip will be a fun time and will also help keep IVR a pleasant place to visit by reducing the litter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli, DHappel, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Some pics of IVR. Unfortunately I always take the Tahoe instead of the D2 since it’s bigger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk bandykins, DHappel, Mr.BlueSky and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Some pics of IVR. Unfortunately I always take the Tahoe instead of the D2 since it’s bigger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's a whole lotta water ; ) Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandykins Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 looks fun Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motz_the_lr3 Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 that is not too far from me! (Sacramento) Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 I’m keen to join on the 10th and camp out, returning on the 11 th. Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Daughters birthday party unfortunately, is that a bridge under water? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandykins Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 we decided to go to moab/ Denver and won't be back yet... looks fun though Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR091 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looks good I have funeral coming up by should be able to attend and camp overnight do you think good idea to bring my kayak along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 I might take our inflatable kayak along. The weather has been rather nice lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Bring your kayaks and canoes. Won’t be enough water to paddle over the bridge, but there will be water to paddle around in. Plus you can get to the deeper fish like trout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Looks like I'm out. There's this little deadline looming called April 15th and I've been procrastinating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Looks like I'm out. There's this little deadline looming called April 15th and I've been procrastinating....May 17? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 I was there on 3/26, not much water in the reservoir. Eric, where do you usually camp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 I was there on 3/26, not much water in the reservoir. Eric, where do you usually camp? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkUsually over near the inlet off Bartlett Spring Rd somewhere. It’s typically filled with water up there, but I think they kept it low for Covid to deter people from going and combined with the lack of rain created the water level situation you saw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Can I get a head count on who is planning on coming and what their plans are? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Jason and I will drive up Saturday and meet at Esparto at 11. Happy to convoy from South Bay. Sina (white D1 that joined us for our first Hellhole trip) plans to join us on Saturday at the campsite. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I will not be able to attend this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLR091 Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I will drive up Saturday to meet at 11:00 and camping overnight bringing kayak for anyone to use RobertDingli and Elherbinator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) The Indian Valley trip was a success. We had 4 rovers attend, 3 D2’s and a D1. We had 1 mud recovery, 6 caught fish (3 Bass, 2 Carp, 1 catfish), and a bunch of trash picked up. We filled up 3 trash sacks, grabbed a shot up cooler, filled the cooler with more garbage, and collected an abandoned tent. It was a nice and relaxing weekend with an isolated and quiet camping area. Everybody brought kayaks except for myself, so between the fishing, paddling, and chair sipping we had plenty to entertain ourselves with. The only unfortunate part of the trip was the fact that our efforts did not put much of a dent in the trash. I would encourage anyone visiting the area to bring an extra trash bag to fill and take home. The area is such a beautiful and fun place to visit, but the trash issue is getting out of control. It would really be a shame, and not a surprise, if they eventually restricted access to this unique place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 12, 2021 by Elherbinator Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 A great relaxing trip. Thanks for showing us one of your favourite campsites, Eric. Elherbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Looks like it was a great time. Thanks for picking up the place! Folks - please feel free to upload photos here to the club album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/3dAPJvh8XdWtrAXn7 Elherbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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