Monache Meadows/Sherman Pass

August 18th 2023

Description

OK, it looks like all the trails are open, so it's a go. The official run is 2 nighrs camping in Monache Meadow. Let me know if you want to join Saturday for the Sherman Pass trail run.

Rendezvous is Roadhouse Restaurant, in Kramer Junction. If you want breakfast, try to grt there by 8 am. We'll head out after eating and gassing up.

last gas is in Pearsonville, on HWY395, near the Nine Mile Canyon Road exit. Always a good idea to top off the gas tanks there.

Another Possible rendezvous is Block Rock Visitor Center. This is where people towing their rig will unhook.

Friday, we'll drive into Monache, and set up camp. after that people can fish, explore the trails, or just relax. Saturday, we'll run sherman pass trail, stopping for lunch at sherman peak. then back to camp. sunday, we drive out and head home.

 

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire
  • 2+ Suspension Lift
  • 4LO Transfer Case
  • Rear Axle Locker
  • Camping Supplies

Run Recommendations

  • Roll Cage
  • Gas Cans

Additional Notes

Extra gas may be required for some rigs

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2

Difficulty Level: 2

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Blackrock Ranger station

If you are late..and this is difficult to do in the dark.

From Black Rock Ranger Station go north 3.5 miles on paved 21S03 and turn right on paved 21S36. Go another 3.6 miles and turn left on dirt road 34E38.  The trailhead is on the left in another mile.

From the Trailhead it takes about an hour to get to where we intend to camp. Zero your trip odometer.  Follow the trail down the mountain.

 2.3 miles cross Snake Creek Bridge. 

2.5 miles The trail is sometimes flooded here and there past this point. The forest service put gravel down in these locations for traction during times of flood. Don’t veer off the trail even if it's flooded. You’ll get stuck.

3.3 Sandy trail and some whoops

5.1 miles stay left at the fork and keep going north

5.7 sign should be in place to say overflow camping to the left

6.0 road swings right, then left (north)

7.0 miles the road curves left and heads west

7.7 miles turn right and head north again

You drive over and down a wooded hill for about 1 mile

At the bottom of the hill is where we intend to camp.  That could change based on availability.

Participants

There are currently 6 of 12 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: WE4BY

WE4BY

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