September 30 through October 3, 2004
This trail is one of the three trails the Annual Sierra Trek
is run on. This being the short wheel base trail and most difficult. Some
people feel this trail is more difficult then the Rubicon. There are several
deep water crossings, in fact during the Sierra Trek P.G.& E. slows
the water flow for the event. There all no less the five areas which can
be a challenge to climb, labeled in the Sierra Trek as Winch hills 1 through
5. This trail is definitely only for experienced drivers. Most people take
around 4 to 6 hours to reach Summit City at Meadow Lake.
| LOCATION: |
Start of the trail is near Truckee, CA. off of Interstate
80 |
| CAMPGROUND NAME: |
Cisco
Grove Campground |
| COST PER NIGHT: |
Rates |
| FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR: |
Developed. All sites have electrcity and water. RV sites have full hookups
with sewage. Facilities |
| TYPE AND DIFFICULTY OF TERRAIN: |
Very difficult. This trail is rated as a 10 out of 10. Expect rocks,
rocks and more rocks with a few deep water crossings in between. |
| GOOD FOR VEHICHLE TYPE: |
Short wheel base rigs, 33" tires or larger, skid plates and a least
one locker. Suspension and/or body lift is recomended. Expect some body
damage if you don't have clearance and a locker. (See
what happens if you don't) |
| SPECIAL SUPPLIES NEEDED, IF ANY: |
Tow ropes, tools, and spare parts are always a good idea. Make sure
to bring plenty of warm clothes. Including extra stuff to wear on the
trail in case it ends up being a late one or you get wet in a water crossing. |
| TIME OF DEPARTURE: |
3:30 pm on Thursday Sept 30 |
| DEPARTURE LOCATION: |
Scotts Valley Safeway parking lot. |
| COMMENTS: |
Hope to see you there! |
| TRAILMASTER INFO: |
Jesse Aguilar |
| HOW TO GET THERE: |
Directions
to Campground |
| ADDITIONAL INFO: |
California
Jeeper's Review
Sierra
Sun's Review |
