McGrew Trail

[jrock]

I've heard of a trail in Nor Nor Cal into Oregon, or visa versa, called the McGrew.

http://www.oohva.org/ohv%20area%20pages/mcgrewtrail.html

Anyone care to elaborate on this trail a little? 

[83 Crawler]

you in oregon?

[jrock]

you in oregon?

Eureka area.

[RokCrawlinToy]

Done it a few times. Nothing really tough, it used to be an old wagon trail. There's a small rock garden to play in. Swimming holes at the end of the trail. The PMC TLCA club does an annual run there, with some of the guys from the Grant's Pass TLCA club. Good bunch of guys, and you'll have a fun time if you go with them.


http://www.tlca.org/events/#mcgrew
or
http://www.jeffersonstatecruisers.com/mcgrewtrailride/

[83 Crawler]

o alright iv never herd of it and im in oregon, it looks pretty sweet might have to hit it up

[fade]

done it a few times in things from lifted ifs chevys to solid axle buggys and built sammys when i lived in grants pass. its a hell of alot of fun and different things to look at. deff worth the time if you can do it. take a few buds and camp out.

[83 Crawler]

i might have to fade... when your trucks done lets hit it up 

[fade]

im down, its like a 5 hour drive from portland to grants pass, like 3 from florence, then the drive, i got a few buds down there i could round up to have a few trucks to go, and do some other wheelin, we drop in to it off a different trail though.

[83 Crawler]

i might have to tow down their then...

[fade]

ehhh eff it just drive it, there is nothing on the trail you can break on, unless your being dumb or drunk which i dont really care for.

[83 Crawler]

i have heavy toyo m/ts and 410s still lol that alot of gas

[fade]

ahh, sweet deal, i have 35 bfgs, might be trading for 35 boggers, i got 410s also. i mean drinking when the day is done is no issue, just while wheeling if your trashed, i dunno not to cool.

[83 Crawler]

ya.... iv been pretty smashed at browns camp wheelin... but i try not to do that anymore

[gnob]

heres a few pics in this thread.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/tlca-sanctioned-events/373406-2010-mcgrew-trail-ride-3.html

jefferson state is my local club.  we are in charge of the annual TLCA McGrew run now.

we generally do a pre run prior to the TLCA run for trail cleanup and maintenance.

be safe and respectful when you go.  it will be fun.

[83 Crawler]

i clean up my when i wheel i cant stand people that leave garbage all over!!! 

[jrock]

Awesome! I'm glad there are people interested in this. We'll have to set a trip. Anyone know when the closures are?


PS. Every trip I take, my bed fills up with other people's trash

[83 Crawler]

Awesome! I'm glad there are people interested in this. We'll have to set a trip. Anyone know when the closures are?


PS. Every trip I take, my bed fills up with other people's trash

same here! i just cleaned it out of other peoples trash and beer cans...

[jrock]

Oh goodness. I can collect enough beer cans to almost fund a trip









Ok, not really. But enough to buy snacks

[83 Crawler]

ya pretty much, its annoying but its what keep all are trails open

[jrock]

So, does anyone have any pics of the "rock pile" at the end of the trail?

[gnob]

there are pics and vids in my link

[gnob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCZ5RFfyb1E&feature=player_embedded

the trail opens when it dries up out here, typically at the end of may.

our pre run will be the weekend following fathers day.

[smokeybeans]

A group of us from The Eureka area are going the first weekend in may.
We will be meeting behind the O'brian store on friday afternoon and hitting the trail that evening for a sunset run.
The plan is to  camp about 2 1/2 hours in. The next day more wheeli'n and some people will continue on to sourdough camp for another night and some will head back to california through smith river.

If you have never been, It is a lot of fun and there are beautiful views. The trail is pretty mild a stock rig can make it through with a little finesse. There are a few rock sections with some decent lines and a couple of little playgrounds full of rocks. We will be camping at one of the rock sections at the top of the mountain.

If any one is interested please hit me up.

[jrock]

I am interested

[smokeybeans]

Mc Grew trail run The last weekend in May tell your friends  

Contact smokeybeans for more info or questions

[smokeybeans]

The trail  officially opens on may 1st but make sure that your rig is very clean especially the under side.
The rangers are very strict about preventing the spread of cedar root rot in that area.
    So please do your part to protect our trail and clean your rig.  see ya on the trail

[jrock]

The trail  officially opens on may 1st but make sure that your rig is very clean especially the under side.
The rangers are very strict about preventing the spread of cedar root rot in that area.
    So please do your part to protect our trail and clean your rig.  see ya on the trail

Can you clarify a bit more on "how clean" and what we should look for when cleaning. I've heard they are real strict but I've not experienced this yet.

[yosh]

i'm assuming no oil leaks?

[superyota]

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=965563

[gnob]

no trail wants fluid leaks.

as far as cleanliness of the trucks.

there is no loose dirt allowed. the chassis and underbody need to be clean enough to eat off of.

i got docked because my interior floorboards were too dirty, made the mistake of leaving the doors open when i was inspected

basically if anything can drip or rattle off, it needs to be dealt with.

mcgrew and that area are under high scrutiny right now