lostoffroad wrote:Were in. I got a lot to do before this trip. Got an entire rig to build. So stoked.

So awesome.

lostoffroad wrote:Were in. I got a lot to do before this trip. Got an entire rig to build. So stoked.

HOORAY! Very cool Chris. Its gonna be the trip of a lifetime.

Ya i know itll be amazing.

But let me first say this: you guys must have made a good impression with andrea. She is actually down to do this trip and already requested time off. The only bad part was she could only get off till the 4th i think. So i might have to fly her home. Im bringing fishing gear for sure. I plan to build my 74 fj40( donor will be the buggy for parts) and possibly light build the 96 fj80 we just bought for andreas dd.

Cant wait to see what you build!

About 4 months from now we will be on the trail.

I am excited for you guys. Everyone will have fun.

fatbob309 wrote:
About 4 months from now we will be on the trail.

So close..... don't know how I'm going to make it work financially... *sigh*

Avis wrote:So close..... don't know how I'm going to make it work financially... *sigh*

Two words: Exotic Dancing

Bonka chicka bong bong!

Ive got a dollar for you

Thoughts on this?

Leave Phx.
Hit Vegas for lunch (aprox 5 hours).
Drive to Walker lake NV. (aprox 10 hours from Phx or 5 hours from Vegas)
Walker lake is 4.5 hours from Loon Lake campground aka the start of the trail.

This would keep is in NV for most of the trip and we could either camp at the lake or get a hotel.

http://www.walkerlakenv.org/accommodations.htm

http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Phoenix,+AZ&daddr=US-95+N+to:Loon+Lake+Campground,+Loon+Lake+Campground,+CA&hl=en&ll=36.244273,-116.246338&spn=6.466584,9.854736&sll=37.649034,-117.905273&sspn=12.689367,19.709473&geocode=Fblh_gEdy-JR-SnLeaFQ7RIrhzGsG0o1-MdpjA%3BFc3xTQIdecXr-A%3BFWwkUwIdGznU-CkVyzUMMi2agDEQ5WeFfnqqPg&oq=Loon+Lake+Campground+c&mra=iwd&t=m&z=7

Works for me and breaks the trip up nicely

Oh yeah... I broke down and asked the stupid new guy question on P4x4. Hope they can tell me about parking on the Tahoe side...

I"m cool with it

Ok so thats the driving plan.

Parking and Staging Areas

Each trailhead has a different parking situation.

Loon Lake
Ample parking exists right at the trailhead, with overflow and oversize parking available in the gravel lot
adjacent to the Loon Lake Chalet. There is a public toilet at the Chalet and a kiosk with trail information
and a public toilet at the trailhead.

Wentworth Springs
Rroad-side parking is quite limited. There is a small area near the junction of Wentworth Springs Road
and 14NO5 that can accommodate a few tow rigs. There is also a fair amount of parking in the area of
Airport Flat Campground. There is also a kiosk with trail information and limited parking at Wentworth
Springs campground.

Near Tahoe
There is a staging area with public toilets and signs with maps and trail information.

Other parking in the Tahoe area can be found at the casinos at South Lake Tahoe, about 20 miles around
the lake, or on the El Dorado side of the trail, at local resorts like Uncle Tom’s Cabin, or Icehouse Resort.

Camping

Camping on the Rubicon Trail is a great way to enjoy the area. It is recommended for first time users
to plan to camp at least two days if you are planning to run the entire trail. Relax and enjoy this
beautiful place!

Some favorite designated camping areas near the El Dorado side of the trail:

Airport Flat
North Shore (loon Lake)
Loon Lake
Gerle Creek

On the Tahoe side, there is really only one good designated camping area near the trail: Kaspian

In the National Forests near the trail and alongside the trail, dispersed camping is allowed in most areas.
Dispersed camping means just that: you can camp about anywhere you like, but you cannot drive off
the roads or the Rubicon Trail! Virtually ALL of the camping on the trail itself is dispersed.

Here’s a list of likely spots to camp alongside the trail:

Wentworth Springs
Ellis Creek
Walker Hill
Winter Camp (near Little Sluice)
Little Sluice slab area
Buck Island lake
Rubicon Springs (private, $15 per vehicle gets you three nights)
Top of Cadillac at Observation point area

For details, see http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/regulations/rules.shtml




I have a hard map being sent to me. http://rubicontrail.org/map-randy.pdf

I will order the fire permit.

Green stickers- not needed if you have current plates on the rig.

Loon lake sounds the best for parking. The casinos might be a hassle for anyone with an unlicensed vehicle?

Do we have anyone that will be there unlicensed?
The issue is still how do we get them loaded up at the end? Mad dash back over the trail to loon lake? Its going to be 50/50 since we drive by the casino on the way.

After the map comes in I think we need to do a burger night and talk about places to camp what people want to see/do...

If I go at all, I won't be towing anymore. So that'll be one less rig we have to store for the few days.

Avis wrote:If I go at all, I won't be towing anymore. So that'll be one less rig we have to store for the few days.

You can't make statement like that without more detail for us old guys who have been out of town the last few days...

Also, Bob, I am licensed on my buggy, but not street legal (no windshield, front turn signals, etc...). I'm all for leisurely up and mad dash back. Sounds like a super fun return trip to me. Maybe split the group and have a drive around and a drive back down group that meets back up at the drop off place.

Also, on a semi-related note: Sale of my company is now entering a more formal stage (all good) after the last two days of meetings in Minneapolis. I will more than likely have a KOV conflict due to a massive planning session the week of Aug 5th with my new bosses, so the Con is looking more and more like the full on first option. I will be remaining in Phoenix for sure.

alanzona wrote:You can't make statement like that without more detail for us old guys who have been out of town the last few days...

Lost my job, truck is up for sale, either by way of a sale or a repo it'll be gone by then and I'm just not sure i trust the dodge to make that drive. Nor do I know if I'll be able to afford the trip. Is what it is.

Avis wrote:Lost my job, truck is up for sale, either by way of a sale or a repo it'll be gone by then and I'm just not sure i trust the dodge to make that drive. Nor do I know if I'll be able to afford the trip. Is what it is.

Sorry brother. I didn't know. We will be praying for God's will to be done (and you know he'll work out what's in the best interest), but also let me know what else I can do to help. I do have an open seat since Kris is with Jimmy on this one.