DHappel Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 OK, I let this one sneak up on me. The 1st Saturday of May is actually May 1st; I thought we had more time but it's coming up next weekend. While I have some ideas closer to the bay, how does Poker Flat sound? It's an easy trail that stock Rovers could do (only one 'hard' spot but mostly fire roads) and has a great view from the saddleback fire lookout. The only negative is the distance from the bay - 3-4 hrs depending on where you're coming from. About 2 from Sacramento. So A- who's looking to get on some dirt next weekend and B- if so, does this sound like an option for you? Let me know! lutz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Other options- Airport Flats off highway 50Corral Hollow off highway 4 Edited April 24, 2021 by DHappel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I would make Poker Flat, but would be trying to camp to justify the drive and I like to camp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Leigh Anne and I would be up for Poker Flat. Close to our home for a nice day trip! Jethro and Andrew Wood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 OK then, only two people chiming in so I suppose we'll be doing Poker Flats! It's a bit of a haul from the bay but not so bad from Sac. It's an easy trail with a great view from the fire lookout on the way. Should be doable with any Rover. One water crossing that could pose a bit of challenge but otherwise smooth sailing. (says the guy who's only seen videos of the trail...) With the distance let's start a bit later in the day. Perhaps we plan to be at Downieville at 11:00. I expect the trail to be about 4 hours if we do the full version through the old ghost towns/etc. We can set up caravan meet-up points in the Sac area if we have enough people coming the same route. I can't do an overnight myself as I need to work Sunday but looks like Eric will be camping. I'll leave it to him on the details of that part. Andrew Wood and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) Sounds good to me. I’ll be there and also plan on camping. Edited April 27, 2021 by NickK Andrew Wood, RobertDingli and NickK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav Dow Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I’m in as well I’ll have my pops And Katt with me. We’re gonna leave early Friday morning and head up and set up camp until Sunday. Not sure if I’m gonna be driving my Dodge or the defender. I’ll bring up A bunch of rounds of firewood as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustav Dow Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Nick and Eric where are you all thinking of camping and we can nab the spot Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Here is a recent vid about Poker Flat. I have not done this trail, but it appears to be very mellow trail with a couple small challenges and some pretty scenery. This would be a good opportunity for some more novice drivers and less built vehicles to get some experience and have some fun trail time and even do a water crossing without any real danger of damage. Our next MORG will be at Hell Hole, and although we are trying to figure out some more overlanding trails adjacent to the Jeep trail, it will be for built rigs. So the short notice makes it tough, but I do think that this trail is a great way to get the summer wheeling started and something that nearly every member can participate in. Camping or day tripping always makes it easier too. I haven’t figured out my camping situation yet, maybe I’ll just wing it, but I’ll post up any ideas I get later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Here is a map of Poker Flat via Funtreks. I am considering camping at either Poker Flat CG along the trail or at Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Open to suggestions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Not sure whether Leigh Anne and I will camp over Sat night, but we’ll throw stuff in the 110 just in case. If we do stay over we’ll just sleep in the truck, so we’ll be able to pull into/next to anyone’s site wherever that might be. Planning on stopping for lunch before starting the trail in Downieville, or should we just load the cooler? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandykins Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) what time are you planning to start out on the trail Saturday? nevermind... reading sure helps. 11 at d ville Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk Edited April 27, 2021 by bandykins Mr.BlueSky, DHappel and Andrew Wood 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I’m in as well I’ll have my pops And Katt with me. We’re gonna leave early Friday morning and head up and set up camp until Sunday. Not sure if I’m gonna be driving my Dodge or the defender. I’ll bring up A bunch of rounds of firewood as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I wouldn't mind camping Friday night as well. No preference on location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Regarding lunch, I think we should eat on the trail - possibly at the fire lookout or if not there one of the ghost towns would make a good lunch spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Is this an up and back trail, or, a one way type trail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Is this an up and back trail, or, a one way type trail?One way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk SplurGn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 I am planning to attend this trail run. Probably meeting up with Jamie and Windy to join in on this trip. Not sure about camping yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 I may have a guest come in a G500 - owner of Morris Motors here in town. She bought here 'dream car' G500 a couple months ago and was talking to Michele about getting it in the dirt. This would be good beginner trail so I invited her. Her son is also interested in either a P38 or RRC (er.....I know which I'd take!) and they work on pretty much everything from Ferrari and Lambo to Rover and Bentley to Toyota and Ford, though they originally specialized in Merc. Hope to hear from her today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 My May weekends have been officially eviscerated by family commitments.....Bridal showers, weddings, first communions, and more......have fun guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 My May weekends have been officially eviscerated by family commitments.....Bridal showers, weddings, first communions, and more......have fun guys!Ok, then the expectation is for the June MORG. Coincidentally, I am leading that one so prepare for receiving relentless hassle from me until you agree to make it. RELENTLESS if you don’t make it as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motz_the_lr3 Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Newbie here! Not too sure if I will be able to attend but this might be my first MORG! I won't be able to camp. How hard would the trail be for a LR3 with a lift with AT tires? I just want to make sure I can get myself out, alone. SplurGn and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Newbie here! Not too sure if I will be able to attend but this might be my first MORG! I won't be able to camp. How hard would the trail be for a LR3 with a lift with AT tires? I just want to make sure I can get myself out, alone. I don't expect any problems for a stock LR3. There are only two spots that are anything more than basic fire roads (as I understand it); the river crossing and a hill after that. Both are rocky but nothing a little tire placement can't solve. No ledges, wash outs, tight squeezes, or big climbs, etc. But you shouldn't need to worry about getting out alone as only some are camping while others are heading home on Saturday. Motz_the_lr3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Does anybody want to meet up on the trip up? I'm planning to head out from Walnut Grove about 7:30 and will stop for gas somewhere on the way. I'll have the G500 along with me it looks like. That puts me in Sacramento around 8-8:15 depending on exactly where. I'll be coming up 5 then 99 - 70 - 20 - 49. Or basically straight north to Yuba City then NE to Downieville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Downieville meeting location - 11:00AM Parking lot at corner of Main (highway 49) and Nevada. Basically Downieville is small enough we can't really miss each other, but might as well put a pin in it. This is about the only place big enough to park several vehicles together. See you guys there! Jethro and Elherbinator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Downieville meeting location - 11:00AM Parking lot at corner of Main (highway 49) and Nevada. Basically Downieville is small enough we can't really miss each other, but might as well put a pin in it. This is about the only place big enough to park several vehicles together. See you guys there! I'm in a baseball game, but looking forward to getting out in June!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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