Know any good trails in Humboldt? [Archive] - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

titties_rig

01-21-2007, 08:34 PM

Same here I'm getting bored of the dunes. Have you talked to any of the lost coast 4x4 guys? I hear there are some old logging roads up near orick that arent gated off. Pretty sure its green diamond property though. If you hear of anything let me know I'm just now getting into 4x4's.

titties_rig

01-22-2007, 08:37 PM

A bit of a drive but I found this http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2002/06/27/SP160424.DTL

SCHooch

01-22-2007, 09:12 PM

Know any good trails in Humboldt?

None that you wont get shot at for being on! :smokin:

greenfox

01-22-2007, 10:35 PM

Look up "Ruth lake" there is a few out there.

slickrock

01-30-2007, 01:37 PM

Go up 299 from 101. When it first turns into the 4 lane road with the first snow sign warnings, make your first right. Follow that all the way and plenty of trails.
I lived up there about oh man 10 years ago. You could drive on the beach to the mouth of the Mad River. Good times especially with the great whites comming in to get the seals feading on salmon.

Prairy River (think that is what it is called) or about 10 miles north of Crescent City, a few trails to the ocean. Most places are OK or on LP roads. Jsut don't play the fool and stay on the trails. Be cool if someone stops you. They are looking for idiots or those with stashes growing around.

Is Moreno's still there or did they not rebuild after the 96 quake?

smurison14

02-01-2007, 05:54 PM

Same here im sick of dunes, i hear the bald hills north of orick have some good trails, my dad used to drive across the river at the base of the ruth lake and i guess there was about 200 acres out there of four wheelin, gonna go check that out too. Im pretty sure marino's didnt rebuild ill check it out though...
thanks

sixgunjack

02-08-2007, 10:51 PM

I used to live up there about 12 years ago, we used to go out to the Eel river, go over fernbridge make the first left and head back towards the river. When you get to the river go north and there was mud pits and all kinds of trouble to be had. Also used to go up 299 to lord ellis pass hang a right on five mile road till it dead ended into the road up to snow camp. Three front axles and 2 busted trannies from up in there, but it was a good time. Tim

smurison14

02-14-2007, 05:12 PM

I ran the snow camp trail this sunday. I would definitely recommend it for any of the local wheelers, watch out for the water holes, theres one around 3.5 ft deep! Any other trails??

joes93bronco

02-20-2007, 06:26 PM

Its a bit of a drive from Humbolt (2.5-3 hrs.) but google the Mcgrew Trail. A few clubs from Oregon have planned runs there. I have yet to go but hear from others that it is pretty fun.

smurison14

02-21-2007, 06:49 PM

it does look like fun, might plan a run up there on spring break or later in the summer. Where do you wheel up in Crescent City?

joes93bronco

02-22-2007, 10:40 PM

There are literally hundreds of miles of logging roads and trails about 15 minutes from town. French Hill in Gasquet and Low Divide Rd. are two right ff the top of my nugget. Mostly logging roads but there are places to pull off and wheel.

French Hill:

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http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/305408/fullsize/jeep-run-mar.-009.jpg

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smurison14

02-24-2007, 12:20 AM

Ive seen that wrangler at Del norte high everytime we go up and play there, is he a student? Mods?

joes93bronco

02-24-2007, 12:47 AM

Ive seen that wrangler at Del norte high everytime we go up and play there, is he a student? Mods?

Hope not. It's my friends father-in-law. He teaches I think. That thing is badass. my friend Tim has his old ride. CJ5 with a chevy vortec V6 detroits front and rear and twin sticked.

That wrangler is fully built and damn near unstoppable.

you should see what he did to his wifes cherokee :laughing:

smurison14

03-10-2007, 09:37 PM

anybody else?

scallywag

03-12-2007, 12:18 PM

Have you tried going up to Horse Mt. and just keep on going? If you get way out, there is some wheelin'. I feel for you Man. I lived over there for about 7 years during and after college and although I miss it tremendously, its not because of the wheelin. I honestly had more fun wheelin my 4runner when it just had 31s and a locker, before the SAS and the rest. There just isn't any chanllenging wheelin that I could find easily (or legally). Have you tried surfing, whitewater rafting, fishing, mountain biking...? I had to resort to other (lesser) hobbies when I was there. Good luck. Oh, and when you find the good stuff, post up! I'll make a trip down the 96 and come wheel with ya. :smokin:

W8ng4msrgt

03-13-2007, 02:46 PM

im looking for some good trails up in humboldt trinity county so if you know of any please let me know

I went across Usal road a few weeks ago. It starts in Mendocino county and goes up to Mattole Beach.

Here is a link (http://w8ng4msrgt1.blogspot.com/2007/03/mattole-beach-030407.html)

smurison14

03-17-2007, 11:40 PM

yea well all the offroading i have found has been mainly snow and mud. I am just now getting into skimboarding, but i will continue to build and modify my wrangler for when i venture out of humboldt.:D

smurison14

03-24-2007, 09:36 PM

anybody else up here?

22RE_Railer

04-03-2007, 08:44 PM

I know the feeling of being tired of the dunes...Im game for a run anywhere around humboldt. Just PM time and place

black86yota

05-26-2007, 11:09 PM

Hey I've been thinking bout goin over to samoa for the dunes.. never been there but in my car on a few road trips...Me and the fiance were planning to go there today but after adding up the cost, we decided to kick it here and go a less crowded weekend. I'd love to meet up with some of the lost coast guys... would be nice to have locals show me the trails.
-Justin

blk01tj

05-27-2007, 10:51 AM

You might try Grouse Mtn Lookout OHV trail 6 mile round trip take 299 to Rt 1 Also try Senteney rock and Devil back Bone off Van Duzen River RD and Hwy 36. I'm always ready to go wheelin..

titties_rig

06-26-2007, 12:00 AM

smurison14 how far out snowcamp rd did you go? I went out to snowcamp lastweekend and started driving on the powerline roads which should have took me all the way to southfork mountain rd but it was gated off at the bottom of the hill. Thinking about going out to either devils backbone or grouse mnt lookout next weekend if anyones interested. Assuming I can figure out where my damn fuel leak is coming from.

Wilson

06-26-2007, 12:48 AM

I went across Usal road a few weeks ago. It starts in Mendocino county and goes up to Mattole Beach.

Here is a link (http://w8ng4msrgt1.blogspot.com/2007/03/mattole-beach-030407.html)

Is taht the raod , continuing out of Usal Beach? We camp there frequently but have never continued very far on the raod. How far is the second beach? Is it accessible from somewhere else?

W8ng4msrgt

06-26-2007, 03:16 PM

Is taht the raod , continuing out of Usal Beach? We camp there frequently but have never continued very far on the raod. How far is the second beach? Is it accessible from somewhere else?

Yes that is the road. I am going to guess it was about 30 miles or so. You can take Mattole Rd from Honeydew, CA.

smurison14

06-26-2007, 09:52 PM

sorry, completely forgot about this thread! I recently went up to snow camp road and was very disappointed. I would only recommend it during the winter/spring moths as the scenery is breathtaking and the snow is really deep. Titties Rig, I usually went past the lake and there is a gate that is closed about 6 miles after the lake. I may also try Friday Ridge Road, look it up on Google earth, it goes from Titlow Hill to Kneeland.

smurison14

06-26-2007, 09:53 PM

You might try Grouse Mtn Lookout OHV trail 6 mile round trip take 299 to Rt 1 Also try Senteney rock and Devil back Bone off Van Duzen River RD and Hwy 36. I'm always ready to go wheelin..

i will pm you if i get a trip together. Do you have directions to grouse mtn?

Wilson

06-27-2007, 12:18 AM

Yes that is the road. I am going to guess it was about 30 miles or so. You can take Mattole Rd from Honeydew, CA.

Cool, was it crowded at all, or like Usal? Looking at the map it looked like it might be possible to get to Shelter cove via that road, but didn't know and have always been by myself and didn't want to see where it went, given how secluded the area is.

titties_rig

06-27-2007, 12:37 AM

smurison14 yeah I can see snowcamp being alot more fun in the winter.
I've been out to friday ridge rd but didnt go real far. Just screwed around at that first turn off down to the river from 299.
To get to grouse mnt go to titlow hill rd and follow the rt 36 juction signs untill you get to buck flat. There is going to be forrest service rt 5n01 on your left and then rt 5n18 to spike back mnt that may be gated off. Stick to your left at the next fork and then take the next right. You'll pass the foundation of the lookout on your left and keep driving till the road seems to dead end into a quad trail and thats the trail.

blk01tj where was that pic taken at?

smurison14

06-27-2007, 04:30 PM

we should have a humboldt pirate 4x4 run! :smokin:

W8ng4msrgt

06-27-2007, 05:36 PM

Cool, was it crowded at all, or like Usal? Looking at the map it looked like it might be possible to get to Shelter cove via that road, but didn't know and have always been by myself and didn't want to see where it went, given how secluded the area is.

Not many people at all. I was there in February though. You can take the old Honda Civic in that way though as it is paved.

titties_rig

06-29-2007, 12:16 AM

we should have a humboldt pirate 4x4 run! :smokin:

Sounds good I'm in as long as its on a weekend.

smurison14

06-29-2007, 10:58 PM

i am thinking of going out to grouse mtn sat. anyone want to go? please pm.

smurison14

07-01-2007, 11:06 PM

I just got back from Grouse Mtn. and it was awesome. There were miles and miles of trails, with some good rocks and a lil mud too. I would highly recommend it to anyone up here. Great scenery as well.

blk01tj

07-06-2007, 08:52 AM

Titties Rig The picture was taken around Senteney Rock off Van Duzen river rd and Hwy 36. I went to Blanket Cr about three weeks ago talk to forest ranger he said it was still open. When in and had a great run. Now would be the time to run that trail before it is closed for good.The wife is going out of town this weedend 7-7-07. So no honeydues for me and the dog. E-mail if anyone is going for a trail run freeman5255@sbcglobal.net picture of Blanket Cr

smurison14

07-06-2007, 03:24 PM

Awesome pics, makes me sad my jeep isnt ready yet :(

blk01tj

07-06-2007, 06:41 PM

Sorry to hear your Jeep is down.What type of mods are you doing to it.

titties_rig

07-06-2007, 07:06 PM

Bummer smurison14 get that sucker back on all fours so we can meet up and go wheelin.
Blk01tj are they closing blanket creek or senteny rock? I'm free this weekend if you want to meet up. I'll send you an email.

blk01tj

07-07-2007, 07:49 AM

Blanket Creek is part of 7,279.20 acres we lost to the 2006 New Wilderness Act at MT Lassic in Six River National Forest.As everyone knows we are losing more area that we love to 4x4 in. The rangers just have not closed the Blanket Creek trail down yet.http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/recreation/siskiyou/wilderness/mtlassic_20050607.pdf

smurison14

07-09-2007, 04:16 PM

Sorry to hear your Jeep is down.What type of mods are you doing to it.

ford 8.8 swap and clayton long arms

blk01tj

07-09-2007, 07:48 PM

Is that a 35 or 44 that you are taken out of the rear and what gears

smurison14

07-09-2007, 11:30 PM

Is that a 35 or 44 that you are taken out of the rear and what gears

35 with 373 and trac lok, yours for cheap if ya want it

blk01tj

07-11-2007, 06:14 AM

I'll put the word out that you have a 35 4sale.Hey Ryan you miss a good trail run Oh well next time. Steve314415

smurison14

07-11-2007, 03:55 PM

I'll put the word out that you have a 35 4sale.Hey Ryan you miss a good trail run Oh well next time. Steve314415

pm me when you go on your next run please

sam

blk01tj

07-13-2007, 08:06 AM

smurison14

07-13-2007, 06:09 PM

Sam, I will be sure to pm you for the next trail run.I think it will just be a river bar run from Fernbridge to Van Duzen on up to Fisher rd On the July 21 At around 4:00pm It will take about 3 hr to complet the run..
Steve

Cool, I will try and make it. I really dont want to wheel on my D35 any more, but i rather wheel, than wait on parts.

blk01tj

07-20-2007, 08:38 PM

315846River Bar Run: from Fernbridge to Van Duzen River on up to Fisher Rd, off Hwy 36. Sat. July 21st @ around 4:00pm. It will take about 3 Hrs to complete the run....Meet under Fernbridge at 4:00pm. We have about 5 Jeeps and one Bronco so far.:D
Steve

smurison14

07-21-2007, 07:58 PM

i couldnt make it, sorry. :(

It was party time down at the beach though.:p

Trailer Guy

07-21-2007, 08:25 PM

I've camped on the Van Duzen before. Actually a few times over the last few years. A guy at my work grew up there.

I spent the first half of my childhood (untell I was like 12) on Kneeland. My wife has never been over there to see and understand how awesome it really is. She grew up in Santa Cruz and thinks that she understands the Redwoods.:laughing: Let me know if you guys have a trip that makes a loop. Since all I have is the buggy right now, I can't do any road traveling. I would love to spend a weekend up there wheeling and take her with me. What a great way to introduce her to the area that I grew up in. And it is only a few hours from me, same a Moon Rocks and closer than the Con. And I just love getting out and hitting the trails, whether they are super harcore or just dirt roads, it's all fun.

smurison14

07-22-2007, 12:56 PM

It is hard to beat the scenery out here. It makes wheelin even more special. The diversity of this area is also spectacular, you can drive on the beach, then drive 20 miles inland and wheel up in the snow and the enormous forests, then drive half an hour inland and wheel on granite slabs.

blk01tj

07-22-2007, 01:07 PM

A great time was had by all on the river bar.I bet the weather was good at the beach al316046so.

smurison14

07-22-2007, 08:48 PM

yea, the wind didnt even kick up.

hineyman

07-25-2007, 09:25 PM

Isn't there a lost coast trail over there somewhere? Would like any info on that please, Thanks.

smurison14

07-25-2007, 11:03 PM

sounds like the Usal road, read about it on page 1.

W8ng4msrgt

07-26-2007, 12:00 AM

Isn't there a lost coast trail over there somewhere? Would like any info on that please, Thanks.
I posted a link on page one of this thread. I don't think it will be much of a challenge in the summer. After a good rain there are a few good mud spots.

I was actually thinking about doing that run again this weekend and checking out Shelter Cove this time.

smurison14

07-26-2007, 10:51 PM

ha, thats pretty much the story for most of the coastal trails.

smurison14

08-02-2007, 06:01 PM

snow camp lake has been gated off, it really sucks, because that was a beautiful place to stop and eat lunch:(

smurison14

08-07-2007, 05:34 PM

btt

blk01tj

08-16-2007, 08:14 PM

Pictures of last year snow run to snow camp. To bad it's closed ,just one more gate we have to live with.320441

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smurison14

08-17-2007, 11:10 PM

Pictures of last year snow run to snow camp. To bad it's closed ,just one more gate we have to live with.320441

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ha, that is exactly where we made it to as well last year.

blk01tj

08-19-2007, 06:24 PM

Last Sunday run up Titlow Hill great weather. We found a few new trails around the old ski rope tow area .320920

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smurison14

08-19-2007, 08:29 PM

where on titlow? cool pics!

blk01tj

08-22-2007, 07:28 PM

I know that I said Titlow Hill but it was actually Horse Mtn near the Radio towers. It looks like a good place to explore some of the trails needs someone with a chain saw to open the trail back up as their were a few fallen trees to large to drive over. All and all it was a good day on the trail..

blk01tj

09-02-2007, 10:14 PM

btt

smurison14

09-03-2007, 12:58 PM

bump to the top, waiting for some snow wheelin!

blk01tj

09-03-2007, 06:20 PM

The Lost Coast 4x4 Club is having the 8th Annual river Bar clean up Sept 9th under Fernbridge.

blk01tj

09-30-2007, 09:19 AM

Got the jeep back together after breaking the rear locker on the Rubicon around the first of Sept. Went with a full detroit and Chrome-moly axle shafts this time. Had a Detroit electrac worked great for three years. Anyway need to get out on the trail and try it out.

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smurison14

09-30-2007, 01:40 PM

blk01tj

09-30-2007, 03:23 PM

Yes 44 rear and 30 in front with ox locker and chrome moly.

emerald coast

12-25-2007, 03:35 AM

new OHV park in indian valley hayfork ca come rock it!

blk01tj

12-25-2007, 11:04 AM

Look for you up at the Store sunday. Where can I find more info on the OHV Park in Indian Valley .

tgoff

10-05-2008, 11:23 PM

Btt (Back from the dead :flipoff2:)

Just back in the area looking for some good legal trails

tgoff

11-23-2008, 11:05 PM

Orleans Mountain Lookout

Crossing the Klamath River over one of the few suspension bridges in the California Highway System this one on Highway 96 at Orleans.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/Crossing_Orleans_Bridge.jpg

The road on the way up is pretty easy and offered great scenery. Some better trails exist off the main stretch. The trail is more challenging when there is snow.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/Road_Up.jpg

Here you can see the lookout in the distance (Upper Right)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/Lookout_on_left.jpg

The lookout

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/Orleans_Lookout.jpg

Some of the views. My camera could not really show how great the views were today. Visibility was very hight and you could see for hundres of miles all around.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/XJ_Orleans_View.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/tgoff/View.jpg