5th Annual Nevada Trip May 5 - 8
Mar 13, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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5th Annual Nevada Trip May 5 - 8
Destination:
Fallon, Arterial Canyon, Middlegate, Ione, Berlin,
Austin, Imlay, Black Rock desert, Fernley
Dates:
Thursday Night May 5 through Sunday May 8, 2005
Objective:
To explore the remote areas of Northern Nevada via
off-road vehicles. Explore ghost towns, geological,
archeological, hot springs and historical sites of the
area. Consume lots of fuel, food and alcohol. Bond
with friends. Have fun.
Itinerary:
Thursday May 5
Meet at McDonalds in Auburn (Foresthill Exit) around
6:30pm.
Meet at the 76 gas station/casino behind in Fallon, NV
around 9:30pm.
Hit the dirt for a night run down Arterial Canyon
Camp: bottom of Arterial Canyon
Approx miles: total—40 (from Fallon), dirt—15+/- miles
depending on route we decide at that time.
Friday May 6
Middlegate, “The Shoe Tree”—Bring a pair of shoes to
leave, Ione, Berlin/Ichthyosaur (time permitting),
Groves Lake, Spencer Hot Springs, Toquima Cave
Camp: Spencer Hot Springs outside Austin, NV.
Approx miles: total—156, dirt—132.
Saturday May 7
Austin & Stokes Castle, Imlay & Thunder Mountain,
Sulphur, Black Rock desert
Camp: Somewhere near Black Rock desert.
Approx miles: total—214, dirt—188.
Sunday May 8
Black Rock desert, Nixon, Fernley
Home
Approx miles: total—120 (to Fernley), dirt—100.
Approx Total miles—500 (Fallon to Fernley)
Approx Total off-road miles—395 (79%)
Players
Anyone with a high clearance vehicle. Those with
“words” will be fast; those without can have alternate
routes planned.
Food & Lodging
BYO & Tent camping
Communication
A race radio will be helpful to communicate within the
group.
Race radio frequency 151.775
GPS
GPS coordinates and routes available soon..
Fuel
It will be necessary to carry enough fuel to travel at
least 200 miles. Fuel will be available in Fallon,
Middlegate, Austin, Imlay, Nixon, Fernley.
Expenses
No hotels, not much eating out, no campsite fees, no
sightseeing fees. Just gas and personal expenses.
Appendix
A) In order to keep the off-road fun level at the
expected height (since this is an off-road trip after
all), lets please minimize “code reds” and things that
go boom or bang. If we do this, we will get more time
on the dirt, which is what it’s all about. Thanks!
B) Anyone can go on the trip, a pre-runner is
recommended but more essential is a good radio to be
in contact. You may forward this itinerary to anyone
or invite anyone on the trip, the more the merrier.
Since the route isn’t marked and not everyone has a
GPS we will use the rule of waiting at an intersection
for the car behind you. Doing so will keep us spaced
and will prevent hours and hours of searching for lost
soles.
Fallon, Arterial Canyon, Middlegate, Ione, Berlin,
Austin, Imlay, Black Rock desert, Fernley
Dates:
Thursday Night May 5 through Sunday May 8, 2005
Objective:
To explore the remote areas of Northern Nevada via
off-road vehicles. Explore ghost towns, geological,
archeological, hot springs and historical sites of the
area. Consume lots of fuel, food and alcohol. Bond
with friends. Have fun.
Itinerary:
Thursday May 5
Meet at McDonalds in Auburn (Foresthill Exit) around
6:30pm.
Meet at the 76 gas station/casino behind in Fallon, NV
around 9:30pm.
Hit the dirt for a night run down Arterial Canyon
Camp: bottom of Arterial Canyon
Approx miles: total—40 (from Fallon), dirt—15+/- miles
depending on route we decide at that time.
Friday May 6
Middlegate, “The Shoe Tree”—Bring a pair of shoes to
leave, Ione, Berlin/Ichthyosaur (time permitting),
Groves Lake, Spencer Hot Springs, Toquima Cave
Camp: Spencer Hot Springs outside Austin, NV.
Approx miles: total—156, dirt—132.
Saturday May 7
Austin & Stokes Castle, Imlay & Thunder Mountain,
Sulphur, Black Rock desert
Camp: Somewhere near Black Rock desert.
Approx miles: total—214, dirt—188.
Sunday May 8
Black Rock desert, Nixon, Fernley
Home
Approx miles: total—120 (to Fernley), dirt—100.
Approx Total miles—500 (Fallon to Fernley)
Approx Total off-road miles—395 (79%)
Players
Anyone with a high clearance vehicle. Those with
“words” will be fast; those without can have alternate
routes planned.
Food & Lodging
BYO & Tent camping
Communication
A race radio will be helpful to communicate within the
group.
Race radio frequency 151.775
GPS
GPS coordinates and routes available soon..
Fuel
It will be necessary to carry enough fuel to travel at
least 200 miles. Fuel will be available in Fallon,
Middlegate, Austin, Imlay, Nixon, Fernley.
Expenses
No hotels, not much eating out, no campsite fees, no
sightseeing fees. Just gas and personal expenses.
Appendix
A) In order to keep the off-road fun level at the
expected height (since this is an off-road trip after
all), lets please minimize “code reds” and things that
go boom or bang. If we do this, we will get more time
on the dirt, which is what it’s all about. Thanks!
B) Anyone can go on the trip, a pre-runner is
recommended but more essential is a good radio to be
in contact. You may forward this itinerary to anyone
or invite anyone on the trip, the more the merrier.
Since the route isn’t marked and not everyone has a
GPS we will use the rule of waiting at an intersection
for the car behind you. Doing so will keep us spaced
and will prevent hours and hours of searching for lost
soles.
For a change of pace, a high speed Dezert run that should be quite intresting. I will be attending this trip, since I did miss it last year
I just purchased an ICOM V8000 2m mobile, that can easily be modified to transmitt on 151 frequency. This is the radio of choice from the crew that ran last year.
Bruce
Mar 17, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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I have explored pretty much all of that area between hwy 50 and the northern Nev border on the western half of the state. AWESOME COUNTRY. try to get down to Austin and the toyabies (sp?) it will take your breath away, also there is a killer hot spring a little way east of Austin I think they are spencer, good camp spot. Good luck.
If you have not been out in black rock desert before, I may have some helpful hints and a few "secret stashes" you may want to look at.
I would advise to carry enough gas to travel 300+ miles. those little towns can sometimes be a little ify on the gas. Also be prepared to pay out the a$$ for gas in those towns.
Man I am jealous.
You may want to post this on birfield.com, I have a buddy who might meet up and is a very good guide
If you have not been out in black rock desert before, I may have some helpful hints and a few "secret stashes" you may want to look at.
I would advise to carry enough gas to travel 300+ miles. those little towns can sometimes be a little ify on the gas. Also be prepared to pay out the a$$ for gas in those towns.
Man I am jealous.
You may want to post this on birfield.com, I have a buddy who might meet up and is a very good guide
Mar 17, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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one more thing. Go to Nevada Department of transportation and get the Nevada Map atlas. it is like 10 or 20 bucks and has ALL the dirt roads in the state. During my 14 years up there it was my bible. Saved my butt a few times too
Mar 17, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Northern Washoe County (black rock, high rock, etc) is absolutely amazing country. You can see more wildlife in 10 min than most people will see in thier entire lives. Mt. lions, big horn sheep, herds of 200+ antelope, mule deer, wild horses, chuckar, sage hen, the list goes on and on. Coming down off a mountain (hunting), I was able to get within 20 ft of 3 wild horses, they just didn't care about me. It was really cool. That area is absolutely littered with hot springs. Some are deadly, some are like hot tubs. I have been to one up in mud meadows, the water was clear and it maintains a temp of 102-104* year round. I can provide the coordinates through pm if you are interested.
Driving out on the playa (black rock desert) can be very fun and also very dangerous this time of year. When the surface is wet and muddy you are not going anywhere, lockers or not. I've heard stories of people leaving thier rigs out there for months until it dries up enough to drive out. The climate is that of a high desert. It can get extremely hot during the day, then drop below freezing at night. I camped out there in a tent a few months ago for the closing weekend of chuckar season. It was a cool -8* when I woke up in the morning.
The hiking possibilites are endless up there. I've been through narrow canyons that were defined by 350+ foot sheer walls. Very cool stuff. If you venture off, keep an eye out for Mt. lions. My buddy had to shoot one last time we were up there from about 7 feet away, with a 12 guage. He accidently snuck up on it and cornered it while chuckar hunting. A very dangerous situation. The cats up there can get up to 200lbs and can be in excess of 8 feet long from paws to tail. It would make short work out of one of us.
Here is some more info on black rock
I might consider joining this venture. Sounds like a lot of fun. Do you have an idea of how many rigs usually participate?
Driving out on the playa (black rock desert) can be very fun and also very dangerous this time of year. When the surface is wet and muddy you are not going anywhere, lockers or not. I've heard stories of people leaving thier rigs out there for months until it dries up enough to drive out. The climate is that of a high desert. It can get extremely hot during the day, then drop below freezing at night. I camped out there in a tent a few months ago for the closing weekend of chuckar season. It was a cool -8* when I woke up in the morning.
The hiking possibilites are endless up there. I've been through narrow canyons that were defined by 350+ foot sheer walls. Very cool stuff. If you venture off, keep an eye out for Mt. lions. My buddy had to shoot one last time we were up there from about 7 feet away, with a 12 guage. He accidently snuck up on it and cornered it while chuckar hunting. A very dangerous situation. The cats up there can get up to 200lbs and can be in excess of 8 feet long from paws to tail. It would make short work out of one of us.
Here is some more info on black rock
I might consider joining this venture. Sounds like a lot of fun. Do you have an idea of how many rigs usually participate?
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Mar 18, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickenLover
I might consider joining this venture. Sounds like a lot of fun. Do you have an idea of how many rigs usually participate?
Mar 26, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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Here's a link to last years run LOCOS TRAIL BLAZERS!!
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Mar 26, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
Sounds like a lot of fun, you guys are meeting right down the road from me. Work stinks. 
Call in really sick :cry: or
a lot and come in hung over, then tell them your comming down with a contagious Flu, let them send ya hone
Apr 20, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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From frog ranch (between sulfur and gerlach) the road that goes through to point 403 on your map is awesome. The Lava beds are a way cool area, there is a nice little hunting cabin in there and cool rock structures. Looks like mars. That road is awesome, kinda sandy, kinda curvy, fun to haul a$$ on! It also looks like you guys will be finishing up near blue wing flat, that lakebed is way cool, there are people out on those land sails. Kinda like the old chapstick commercials.
I (ahem) heard it is fun to mark a GPS course on the Black Rock Playa during the day, then go back at night and run it with the lights out, and see how fast you can get the GPS to read
I (ahem) heard it is fun to mark a GPS course on the Black Rock Playa during the day, then go back at night and run it with the lights out, and see how fast you can get the GPS to read
Apr 20, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dlbrunner
I (ahem) heard it is fun to mark a GPS course on the Black Rock Playa during the day, then go back at night and run it with the lights out, and see how fast you can get the GPS to read
You and I would get along very well.
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