red mountain trails

[cen-cal crawler]

June 9th we opened last year hope hope to be able to go in early this year too if Forest service permits, and if its dry it will probably happen, they have been a little better at working with the clubs and going in and surveying the trail,as early as possible but the weather dictates most of those decisions from year to year.
Coyote was opened as well

how tough is this trail? I have a 87 runner 36 iroks and 5.29 locked front and back!

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[Goldrush]

youll be no problem.

[85-4roller]

Does any one know if FS has opened the gates / road, up to the gate, below sand flat?

[85-4roller]

Walked in to coyote on Friday 5-24-13.

No drifts or snow on trail.
1 small tree 18"across trail, a little past the creek.
Trail dry & in good condition.
No mosquitoes yet.

Gate still closed below sand flat.

[Goldrush]

when you say its closed below sand flats, does that mean the road going up to the sand flats are open or closed? i'm assuming closed? Did you drive to the sand flats?

[85-4roller]

There is a locked forest service gate :bull crap:, 1/4 mile below / before sand flats.
You can not legally drive in to sand flats currently.

[85-4roller]

 Pic of the trail at red lk. Taken at the gate to coyote.

[Goldrush]

Dang, so we are hoping for the trails to open June 14th and 15th correct?

[85-4roller]

They will be opened very soon. It is all up to the forest service gods to unlock the gates.
The trails are ready for use now.

[dntsdad]

So let me clarify, you CAN drive in off 168......say to the horse corral.......... where you turn left to head up to the trails??

The gate at 168 is open right below the lodge?

[Goldrush]

Yes that is correct.

[dntsdad]

Gates are open into red at this point?

[deans87]

was told there open today

[dntsdad]

Heading up tomorrow morning. Hopefully all clear to Red Lake.

[Goldrush]

We'll be heading up there as well this morning. I'll be in this...


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[tgmaul88]

fix your window trim!

[Goldrush]

Ya I need too! It flew off on the freeway. Kinda sucks


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[tgmaul88]

rig still looks super clean rock slayer

[85-4roller]

I think the forest service has set a new record for the latest opening date for a super dry trail.

[Dirt Mover]

Trail is dusty and the mosquitoes were thick in the afternoon. Not nearly as many people as I thought would be were up there. Still an awesome day run trail

[Goldrush]

Went up to strawberry yesterday. It was a beautiful day with the wife! Saw a couple people up there as well. A couple jeeps and Buggys. Was a good time!


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[TimberlineBryce]

Awesome pics Zack!!! Love the rig!;))

[TimberlineBryce]

A bunch of us are going to be at red/coyote this weekend if anyone wants to join??

[stihlmohawk]

I'll be there... headed up Fri. After work.

[monk #1164]

Me and 5 others are going to Coyote Sat. morning. hope to see a bunch of you guys

[Desertfam]

Forgive me guys and gals, im still somewhat new to this. Where is this Coyote trail you all speak of? Are you reffering to Coyote flats arey by Bishop, Ca? I live in Ridgecrest, Ca in the hot desert and really wanting to explore some of the trails up north with the family so we can get outa the heat. Can only sit in the pool drinking beer for so long lol. Thanks guys, any help is apreciated.

[TimberlineBryce]

No its by shaver lake Ca. Ok so Turns out a bunch of groups are heading up, we should have about 30 rigs total up there this weekend!!!

[Cheesemaker]

Forgive me guys and gals, im still somewhat new to this. Where is this Coyote trail you all speak of? Are you reffering to Coyote flats arey by Bishop, Ca? I live in Ridgecrest, Ca in the hot desert and really wanting to explore some of the trails up north with the family so we can get outa the heat. Can only sit in the pool drinking beer for so long lol. Thanks guys, any help is apreciated.

Here is a link to the trails in the Shaver Lake/Dinky Creek area.   http://www.shaverlake.com/recreation/road-vehicle-trails
Which is about an hour east of Fresno up hwy 168.  (IIRC)  Absolutely a beautiful area.   

[Dirt Mover]

The info on the link needs to be updated. It still says Bald Mountain is open year round.

[mountainguyed67]

Where is this Coyote trail you all speak of?

It's on the western slope of the Sierra,you would take 58 East to 99 North,then 168 East once you get into Fresno. My brother lived in Ridgecrest for a few years,it's a long drive.