Thinking of doing a trail run in the ridgeline from cisco to meadow lake. Anyone know if the campfire restrictions are lifted?

Anyone know if the campfire restrictions are lifted?

The restrictions have remained unchanged this year. (not restricted) You still need a campfire permit and remember to take a lot of pictures. :laughing:

Might not make it over the gate, and yes,do take pics!!

Is there a gate to climb during the winter? If so Ill bring my buddy with me for support. He just got a brand new trd and has rear locker.

We don't go over gates.

Yup gates are usually there for a reason. Dont go around them.:homer:

Please tell me that there is a whole bunch of sarcasm in the OP's post?

you people are sloooowwww!

I gotta see this:spam:

Hope you got lots of $$$ to pay the fine for going over, or around that gate:shaking: They are just waiting for ass hats like you.....

Hope you got lots of $$$ to pay the fine for going over, or around that gate:shaking: They are just waiting for ass hats like you.....

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if the gate is a issue cant we just go in at eagle lakes and dominate the trails from there?

You can until you get to the first River crossing.

I got an e-mail from the folks at Cisco Grove campground on Dec. 10th stating that the Forest Service had reopened the Fordyce trail "until there is a significant accumulation of snowfall." I am assumming this means the gate was reopened.

Sorry for the delay in my posting this. I have some other concerns going now that are taking up my time. I will attemp to verify this and see if it's still in force and if it includes the entire trail.

Word of warning. The last time we were on the trail the conditions were similar to what I imagine they must be now. Very little snow with warming and then freezing. Thin coating of ice on everything making the trail treacherous. Most of our crew (including the serious rigs) had a lot of trouble on every uphill. It would be very easy to break or plain old get stuck. IF the trail is open and if you go make sure you plan for breakage and many days (and many cold nights) on the trail.

If you go Eagle Lakes....you're SERIOUSLY in for a treacherous decent to the 1st river crossing...and getting back up? lol.

I suggest you read my thread from Saturday.

http://www.atvobsession.com/pictures/fordyce12172011/fordyce1.jpg

That's a slick looking photo!

That's a slick looking photo!


Didn't do it justice in person. There are 4 total on my other thread.

It reminded me of that movie The Day After Tomorrow.....like it was a raging river...and literally flash froze in place. There are places were it is easily 3 feet thick of ice. Walking on it, without spikes.....ain't going to happen...so even if you controlled your descent somehow...just walking around to move the winch cable would be crazy....and that's not even accounting for how you keep your rig from sliding apon disconnect to move winch points. LOL.

Word of warning. The last time we were on the trail the conditions were similar to what I imagine they must be now. Very little snow with warming and then freezing. Thin coating of ice on everything making the trail treacherous. Most of our crew (including the serious rigs) had a lot of trouble on every uphill. It would be very easy to break or plain old get stuck. IF the trail is open and if you go make sure you plan for breakage and many days (and many cold nights) on the trail.
no joke, bring GOOD boots to walk out with cause you'll probably need them.

awesome pics, btw.

I think we should dare Tom Wayes to ski it :D

the ridgeline is being fitted this week with studded tires i should be able to clean it!

I was able to verify that the WHOLE trail is still open as of today. The gate at Cisco is open and will be until we get a bunch of snow. The number at Cisco is (530) 426-1600 is you want to call and check to see if it's still oen before you go.

However, and this is a BIG however, the trail is treacherous and unforgiving in thesse conditions. It would be every easy to get stranded even with a running vehicle due only to a complete absence of traction. If you must go take a trip out to Fordyce Lake but don't go down to the river or stay on the uphill before water crossing #1. Even then other parts of the trail might still be very dangerous. Camping at Meadow would be killer but going down the which hills? Don't think so. Take plenty of warm clothing and supplies and as Scott said a good pair of boots for the walk out!

Personally I would just hit the Con. Way safer.

Sticky Krawlers should work the best from the sounds of it.:laughing:

Maybe thats what I need, studs for my sticky crawlers. :laughing:










Honestly a good set of chains is about the only thing thats going to get traction. On the last trip up there I know I would have put them on if I had them. :D I could have used some for my boots as well!

Ice skates?

At least you wouldn't need to buy ice for the cooler.

However, and this is a BIG however, the trail is treacherous and unforgiving in thesse conditions. It would be every easy to get stranded even with a running vehicle due only to a complete absence of traction. If you must go take a trip out to Fordyce Lake but don't go down to the river or stay on the uphill before water crossing #1.


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Angelo just was stranded for the night...22 hours to get from Committee to Fordyce. Didn't go prepared...lesson was learned without incident, thankfully. He said it was a sheet of ice...

At least you wouldn't need to buy ice for the cooler.

^^This :laughing:

I think we should dare Tom Wayes to ski it :D

I learned to ski in Vermont.
That looks like a typical Vermont ski slope.

if my honda gets stuck does anyone know who to call to tow it out?

:laughing:

if my honda gets stuck does anyone know who to call to tow it out?

Are you serious? ?

my guess is dude is attempting to make a funny

if my honda gets stuck does anyone know who to call to tow it out?

somebody with a bigger honda than you?

Thinking of doing a trail run in the ridgeline from cisco to meadow lake. Anyone know if the campfire restrictions are lifted?

Glad you guys made it out ok....looks like a long ass winch pull! :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=677&pictureid=13862

Yeah don't go unless you plan on being there for a while. Ice everywhere, this was where we should have turned around.

It didn't help that after we pushed our luck and made it to squeeze, I broke a hub. I know, i'm an idiot and I learned my lesson. Hopefully.

man, does that first spot look familiar. Nothing like driving on a block of ice

Yeah don't go unless you plan on being there for a while. Ice everywhere, this was where we should have turned around.



Now I see what was under the snow I was stuck in. So Red labels do work in the snow, it's an ice thing!

Now I see what was under the snow I was stuck in. So Red labels do work in the snow, it's an ice thing!


What are you talking about..you went right up that. :laughing:

Glad you guys made it out ok....looks like a long ass winch pull! :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=677&pictureid=13862

yes it was a tuff trip but we got some valuable testing in our rig. We a;so plan to have the ridgeline at the hammers for the stock class race.

new flexy drool photos before our trail trip this week.

You are not kidding:eek::eek:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1020300

Glad you guys made it out ok....looks like a long ass winch pull! :smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=677&pictureid=13862

It almost looks like a cut a paste photo. You've got balls. Sweet picture.