Camping at Gold lake 4x4 campground

[Bustedback]

Some of the trails are pretty tight and over grown with manzanita. Especially the trail to Smith Lake.


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[Battle Born JK]

No I havnt might have to look that one up thanks

 

[Undertheradar]

Thats a real bummer is there any good camping north of quincy

High Lakes area is gorgeous with lot's of great camping and the trail to Morris Lake is a bit of rock crawling but that's about as extreme as it gets out there. Lake Almanor is beautiful, not a lot of wheeling but plenty of dirt roads to keep you busy.

 

[Undertheradar]

I was up there last weekend on the father in laws boat. I was considering a run up to volcano lake tomorrow with the family. Possibly Sierra buttes? My wife's family lives up in Graeagle so we constantly find new trails to wheel. Has anyone done the Poker flats run? I saw it on " trails.com". I read it started in Portola but I wasn't sure where? I grew up in Portola so I assume it is somewhere behind the high school or court house?


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The road to poker flat is currently closed, I assume it got washed out from the heavy rain this winter. Coming in from Downieville is a ridiculously step loooooong down hil dirt road. Much of it is single lane and loose in spots. I wouldn't attempt it without really low gearing, otherwise you,lol be riding your brakes for miles.

 

[Battle Born JK]

High Lakes area is gorgeous with lot's of great camping and the trail to Morris Lake is a bit of rock crawling but that's about as extreme as it gets out there. Lake Almanor is beautiful, not a lot of wheeling but plenty of dirt roads to keep you busy.

Thank you very much lake Morris I have on my radar is it as bad as snake lake?

The road to poker flat is currently closed, I assume it got washed out from the heavy rain this winter. Coming in from Downieville is a ridiculously step loooooong down hil dirt road. Much of it is single lane and loose in spots. I wouldn't attempt it without really low gearing, otherwise you,lol be riding your brakes for miles.

Really. Bummer hey were is a really nice meadow to go hang out at and take in the sights

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[Undertheradar]

"Thank you very much lake Morris I have on my radar is it as bad as snake lake?'

Ummm... honestly it's hard to say. It really depends on your set up and experience. I err on the side of caution when I don't know your set up or ability. They are "difficult" for different reasons, I wouldn't say one is more difficult than the other, it really depends on you. Steep, loose rocky climbs/descents with a some rock crawling up a waterfall and V notch. Do cliffs bother you? I would recommend trying to find some you tube videos of these trails to see what you think. Sorry I can't be of more help, I've been wheeling for 35 years, what I think is easy others think are hard so I don't want to mislead you since I don't know your skill level or vehicle set up.

 

[Joshman3280]

The road to poker flat is currently closed, I assume it got washed out from the heavy rain this winter. Coming in from Downieville is a ridiculously step loooooong down hil dirt road. Much of it is single lane and loose in spots. I wouldn't attempt it without really low gearing, otherwise you,lol be riding your brakes for miles.

That's to bad to hear about the road being closed. I was considering the Downieville side. So I may check it out in a couple weeks thank you for the info.


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[jesse3638]

LOL!! Just head out to where you were wanting to go. I'll bet it's not so bad.


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I'm sure that's exactly where you had in mind..:crazyeyes:. Many other options down there besides Twin Lakes.

 

[Battle Born JK]

Well just got back from our camping trip at Gold Lake what a perfect trip nice 70 degree weather warm alpine water supriselny no smoke in air from that fire. Thanks every one for your input and Thanks Eddie for recommending this area. Here are a few pictures of our trip cant wait to go again

 

[QuicksilverJK]

Looks like a good time. I am heading up their tomorrow to do a bit of exploring with a friend. Gotta love the calm peaceful lakes up there.


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[Battle Born JK]

It was we got lucky to get camp 16 there was a huge group of people that came in on wensday like 25 or so and it was crowded when we left on Thursday.