Barrett Lake Trail Opening To Public Summer 2015

jk12blk

jk12blk

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Quote: "The new trail needs to settle/hardened over the 2014/2015 winter. The Forest Service has indicated with some final mop up work in spring 2015 the trail should be ready to open to the public mid-summer 2015." I've never wheeled this trail, but I've heard it's lots of fun. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Here is the website where I found the update: http://hi-landers.com/BLT/BLT.html#update .
 
jk12blk said:
Quote: "The new trail needs to settle/hardened over the 2014/2015 winter. The Forest Service has indicated with some final mop up work in spring 2015 the trail should be ready to open to the public mid-summer 2015." I've never wheeled this trail, but I've heard it's lots of fun. Definitely something to keep an eye on. Here is the website where I found the update: http://hi-landers.com/BLT/BLT.html#update .
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I've got a 10 day vacation planned to leave from Portland and run the rubicon in August. Where do I find more about the trail(it's just south of the rubicon yes?)? Is this something I could combine with the rubicon to make an epic vacation?
 
I hear Deer Valley may be opening soon also. Not very difficult, but an awesome shortcut between 4 and 88.

Several 4x4 groups have been keeping pressure on the FS. That's the main reason i'm a member of California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs. These groups are the only line of defense between us and some very well funded environmental groups.
 
ClarksAdventures said:
I've got a 10 day vacation planned to leave from Portland and run the rubicon in August. Where do I find more about the trail(it's just south of the rubicon yes?)? Is this something I could combine with the rubicon to make an epic vacation?
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The older fun treks northern california trail guide has it.

You should be able to combine this with a Rubicon trip easily.
 
MarkW13 said:
The older fun treks northern california trail guide has it.

You should be able to combine this with a Rubicon trip easily.
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Fun treks northern trail guide? Is this something I can find online?

Is there any good books or maps I can get of the area. I've never been in the area, and it would be good to have some good old fashioned paper as a backup/reference.
 
ClarksAdventures said:
Fun treks northern trail guide? Is this something I can find online?

Is there any good books or maps I can get of the area. I've never been in the area, and it would be good to have some good old fashioned paper as a backup/reference.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/09664...SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=513X4K245-L&ref=plSrch

Its paper, has gps cords, and covers alot of good stuff. The down side is alot of trails have closed. I suggest checking with the fs before planning your trip.
 
MarkW13 said:
I hear Deer Valley may be opening soon also. Not very difficult, but an awesome shortcut between 4 and 88.

Several 4x4 groups have been keeping pressure on the FS. That's the main reason i'm a member of California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs. These groups are the only line of defense between us and some very well funded environmental groups.
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That would be awesome if it does get reopened even if they do have to build bridges across and change the route a bit to address the meadow issue. These are definitely a fun trails that I have been missing.
 
Definitely good news. I felt the same way as wayalife. Figured they would sit on their hands and never reopen.
 
I guess every once in a great while the off road community and the gummint work together and put one in the win column. Congrats to all involved.:thumb::thumb:
 
wayoflife said:
Yup, we were talking about this on another thread last night - so cool!! I can't wait to get out there - sucks that there's the Kyburz fire going on right now that's got 50 shut down between Whitehall and Meyers :grayno:
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Yeah, my friends were just saying the same thing.
 
07JKSahara said:
How hard is this trail? Lockers mandatory?
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I've never wheeled Barrett, but here is a quote from the hi-landers site. "The trail is suggested only for the experienced four-wheeler with non-stock, lifted and modified rigs. The trail is limited to narrow short wheel based vehicles. Rating the trail on a 1 to 10 system this trail is a 9 to 10. The Barrett Lake Trail is a single path trail there is no bypassing the hard spots. The Gateposts at the Trailhead are 82 inches apart and are used as a gauge; if your vehicle cannot fit between the gateposts it will not make it through the squeeze points on the trail, and again there are no bypasses."

If the above is accurate, I would think lockers might be strongly recommended. Or have a winch or someone who can help you get through tough spots. :yup:
 
07JKSahara said:
How hard is this trail? Lockers mandatory?
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I would say yes.

jk12blk said:
I've never wheeled Barrett, but here is a quote from the hi-landers site. "The trail is suggested only for the experienced four-wheeler with non-stock, lifted and modified rigs. The trail is limited to narrow short wheel based vehicles. Rating the trail on a 1 to 10 system this trail is a 9 to 10. The Barrett Lake Trail is a single path trail there is no bypassing the hard spots. The Gateposts at the Trailhead are 82 inches apart and are used as a gauge; if your vehicle cannot fit between the gateposts it will not make it through the squeeze points on the trail, and again there are no bypasses."

If the above is accurate, I would think lockers might be strongly recommended. Or have a winch or someone who can help you get through tough spots. :yup:
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This. If you're wider than 82", you won't be clearing the gate. The last time I tried to run it, Moby was 88" wide and it was laughable. It's a tough trail with no bypasses.
 
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