July 23, 24, 25 2021

This is a great area to off road with such a variety of trails.

I'm surprised we don't have more interest!

There will only be regrets from those who don't come along.

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

This trip will cover some sections of what "may be" near the most difficult obstacles some of you have driven.

I would recommend you travel as light as possible and leave at home some of the "extras" so your vehicle will be light. I am leaving my roof rack and RTT at home, (partly because I already have them off due to some repairs) and I don't want to top side height and weight as I do these trails.


Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

Fred,
What about fire wood for this trip? I have 6x6, 6x8 I can bring for fire wood and road engineering. Also do you me to bring my Harbor Freight tool kit? Can Rudy carry any impacts?
Murrie

Fred and others, please take pictures and videos. All this talk about difficult trails has me wishing I was there. I want to see all the fun I'm missing!

Thanks!

Some final details.

This is a middle of summer trip and we'll have summer long days and weather. It will most likely be in the lower 80's during the heart of the day and the night in the lower 60's so no cold weather clothes or sleeping bags.

Those sleeping in their cars might want to being some kind of screening material so you can sleep with you windows open and not have to feed the mosquitos.

There is a strict "no campfire" restriction in place as far as I can tell, so I'm bringing my portable propane BBQ unit.

Since the sun stays up so late this time of the year, we'll get by with sitting around camp with a lantern.

For those who want to know where you're going you can tell them northeast of Fresno in the Shaver Lake area. If all goes well we'll do the following trails;

Mirror Lake - rated difficult - 1.4 miles long - figure 1.5 hours there an back.

Strawberry Lake - rated difficult - 1.7 miles - 1.5 miles there and back.

Coyote Lake - Rated difficult - 3.8 miles - 2-3 hours one way, 4 to 6 hours round trip.

Because of the fire restrictions we will not be bringing any firewood on this trip.

You should bring your own tow strap and prepare to take your time over the numerous obstacles.

Friday
We'll eat breakfast on the way up, but may have lunch on the trail.

Saturday
Breakfast in camp lunch on the trail, dinner in our next camp.

Sunday, Breakfast in camp, Lunch may be on the trail, dinner in route on the way home.

We're leaving my house Friday 4:30 sharp. We want to get there and on one of the trails or to the first lake by nightfall.

One more thing, there may be a fair amount of biting bugs out so be prepared.

Any questions?

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

All,

Carl has a wedding to attend this weekend so he will not be coming on the trip.

Murrie