Originally Posted by rochmpr

Yeah, I've run in twice since the new re-route was opened and it completely changed the trail. If you plan to run it and think you can make it through the re-route (there are NO bypasses), start at the Alpine side so you will have gravity helping you down, I would not attempt with out solid axles, large tires and lockers going up. Once past that part, it's a good trail that is challenging, but doable. If you go through my build thread towards the last few pages, there's some info and pics from trips.

Also;

This is the last section of the reroute and POP goes the CV Slick Rock

This is after I busted for front axle Slick Rock

The steps or ladder Slick Rock

Originally Posted by ThorRides

Took a day trip Saturday to the High Lakes (Northeast of Chico) and went up to Ben Lomond Lookout. I am impressed with my 4Runner every time I take it out. .

Originally Posted by rochmpr

Yeah, I've run in twice since the new re-route was opened and it completely changed the trail. If you plan to run it and think you can make it through the re-route (there are NO bypasses), start at the Alpine side so you will have gravity helping you down, I would not attempt with out solid axles, large tires and lockers going up. Once past that part, it's a good trail that is challenging, but doable. If you go through my build thread towards the last few pages, there's some info and pics from trips.

Also;

This is the last section of the reroute and POP goes the CV Slick Rock

This is after I busted for front axle Slick Rock

The steps or ladder Slick Rock

Originally Posted by MattJakobs

Sounds like I should actually rebuild my spare CV then. Blew one and haven't gotten to rebooting another.



I know a few guys on TacomaWorld that have run it, I'll have to see what routes they took.



It looks like a real fun trail. I have it on my "list" to do this year and I'm hoping I'll find some time early fall to get it done.



Thanks for the insight!

Originally Posted by FrogginAround

Are you in Chico or just passing through?

Originally Posted by ThorRides

I went up to mow our land in Paradise (live in Roseville now). Turns out my neighbor scraped most of it with a Bobcat, so I just had to do the front "lawn" and had the rest of the day off. I didn't hesitate to hit the High Lakes since I was there.

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Camp at Usal Beach and drive north up Usal Rd (rough dirt), then link over to Garberville and get on AoG and go north from there. Note - only camp there through the week, on weekends it can get rowdy. It's first come first served.
Alternatively there's some marked BLM campsites along Chemise Mountain Rd (the paved northern extension of Usal Rd) that are pretty quiet, but they aren't on the beach. There's also BLM sites at Lighthouse Beach near Petrolia and a few spots along Mattole Rd / Wilder Ridge Rd which is the main artery through the Lost Coast between Shelter Cove and Ferndale. They are also first come, first served.

There's great camping right south of Fern Canyon at Gold Bluff Beach campground, at the end of a sporty dirt road that takes you into Fern Canyon. Gold Bluff will likely require reservations.

I'm in Eureka and these are my stomping grounds so if I can be of assistance on your trip feel free to PM me. If you have regular questions post them in the thread so the info can be available for others.

There's also a Lost Coast thread (mine) which has some good info. If you come up here, post some pics in it. I'm trying to keep it alive.

The Humboldt / Lost Coast / surrounding areas thread

Have fun! It's an awesome area. Most of these "norCal" guys have no idea what's actually north of SF...

Originally Posted by ryan_a

This is great information! A lot of the good spots. I was up there over the weekend and I’ll post a pic on the other site. Usal was pretty wild Friday night. People just kept showing up. I agree with you on the NorCal comment. I grew up in Redding and had family in Fort Jones. I grew up thinking everything south of Cottonwood was SoCal.

Also, heading north from Sac, Modoc County is also a lot of fun. It a a good juxtaposition with the ocean and there are some awesome places to travel through to get there. My wife and I did both the last 2 weekends.

I’m so in Sacramento and could help you with some route info.

Originally Posted by FrogginAround

The lava tubes and petroglyphs are pretty cool. They use to rent out flashlights but I would bring your own.

Originally Posted by Nbr1jdi

Hello, just bought a new 2020 Sr5 Premium. I am in the process of getting a 3 inch lift, AT tires... etc. The family and I are dying to drive north from SAC hitting the Avenue of Giants and up to Fern Canyon. Taking in account that we are NEW to off roading and camping, do any of you have any suggestions on where to camp and off road? I plan 3 days! Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Camp at Usal Beach and drive north up Usal Rd (rough dirt), then link over to Garberville and get on AoG and go north from there. Note - only camp there through the week, on weekends it can get rowdy. It's first come first served.
Alternatively there's some marked BLM campsites along Chemise Mountain Rd (the paved northern extension of Usal Rd) that are pretty quiet, but they aren't on the beach. There's also BLM sites at Lighthouse Beach near Petrolia and a few spots along Mattole Rd / Wilder Ridge Rd which is the main artery through the Lost Coast between Shelter Cove and Ferndale. They are also first come, first served.

There's great camping right south of Fern Canyon at Gold Bluff Beach campground, at the end of a sporty dirt road that takes you into Fern Canyon. Gold Bluff will likely require reservations.

Originally Posted by Nbr1jdi

You have done some great traveling and taken some awesome photos. Thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by MeefZah

I always have like 4 with me, I'm good!