i have seen the tree across the trail and it is big. i say we go in with saws and cut the big motha out. chop it into manageable size pieces and remove it from the trail. how about the 22nd? i dont have a saw but i have a jeep that can haul some wood, or move it out of the way. WORK party indeed, but well worth it. who's in?:beer:

Where's it at? I have a chain saw, well at least one of those little home chainsaw's. I have no use for the wood but I can help.

I'm game. (not gamey)

I'm hoping to be together by then? I have a 3700 poland with about 24" bar. could use somthing bigger for this job. Any one?How about it CJDEAN any one in your club capable wedges, hammers, and the like. And there is the water??????? but yes we need to do something I'm in. I'm sure the t-case will be done by them.

Good luck getting to it... yesterday the water was flowing at 593cfm at crossing number 1. The cayakers are GETTING IT.

can they slow the rate for us to get in there to do the work? who would i call? just thinking it would be in everyones interest to get it cleared out before any permanent damage is caused.:beer:

we'll be up there anyways, so we'll definitely help. I try to get a biiiiggggg saw and some wedges:) . Damn last night was fuuunnnn. Did we "get it"? I tried to "get it" , I think we "got it":flipoff2:

matt-

ya, you got it alright!:flipoff2: um, next time try it without the helium in your tires.:p

My buddy erik will be with me. He has a saw but only a 24" bar. We can work at it though. I've got a winch and snatch block. huh huh, I said snatch:flipoff2:

Matt-

:clown:

If no one has a prob with kids 3 and 6 I will be there with 18" saw,axe and some wedges.:rasta:

Well let me know about the 22nd. I was up on the Rubicon this past weekend and didn't brake that much so I am game unless the water is flowing like it is. Describe where this tree is???

Originally posted by WytNkls
we'll be up there anyways, so we'll definitely help. I try to get a biiiiggggg saw and some wedges:) . Damn last night was fuuunnnn. Did we "get it"? I tried to "get it" , I think we "got it":flipoff2:

matt-

All right Matt, details please? Don't be suprised to see pics of "our next victim" when I find here pretty soon. There was a nice camping trailer down the street from my parents house for a while.

if i fix my winch this week i am game to help unload some horse power to pull the thing, ive never been to fordyce before but plan on going that weekend. if anything i can help move stumps into people rigs. jiMMy

I'm down for a day run to clear that big mutha out. Like everyone else has said though, how high is the water, where's the tree, etc?

I thought I saw someone post (maybe you Brian) that it was right after the first crossing.

593 is no joke, but the first crossing should only be a depth issue. Get some tall rigs in there and they should be able to make it across.

I'm in Brian.....Dad and I were gonna hit Fordyce anyway this weekend. Call me and let me know.

There are a couple of trees blocking the trail. We went in Cisco on Sat. And there is a Giant tree in the way right after the second river crossing. Just after the camp spot. The other one is abput a 1/4 mile past the first river crossing.
The flow rate isnt near 593!! No way....The weekend after Memorial was MUCH faster (but I didnt go to Cisco on that weekend). The crossing at Cisco was moving the rigs a little bit but keep in mind that it is the deepest crossing. Otherwise the trail is looking sick and in good shape. Going to go try and go from Meadow to Cisco today or tommorrow.

Keep the trail CLEAN!!!!!!

Pat

i've never removed tree's for a living or anything but the thing is huge. has anyone seen it with experience in tree removal? my friend who was with me said "your gonna have a bunch of pissed off wheeler's up there with chainsaws when they see the size of that thing". just want to know if its a "permanent" obstacle. its about 2 or 3 feet off the ground across 2 banks and about 3 or 4 feet(just taking a guess) around. who has a # to call about the flow rate? i'll try a search. in no way am i any trail leader but i know people are goin around it making the "bypass" more and more permanent. just want to see if we can round up the muscle for it. :beer:

Any chance of cutting a couple of sections and using those to block the bypass? Cmon Brian.....LEAD US :flipoff2: I will be there for winching and assistance, but I dont have a RUNNING chainsaw right now :rolleyes:

3-4 feet around isn't too bad. Yes.. some work.

For reference in weight. We cut a half water logged 3' DIAMETER tree about 80' long down to 50' so we could use two winches to drag it into a bypass.

I just got done doing this at my house. Big arse tree fell in the back blocking access to one of my many parking areas. It was about 30" in diameter. I cut it into 8 foot sections and was able to drag them around with the Jeep fairly easily. If we have access to it, we can cut it up, period. Might take some time, but it's doable.

I have a 20" bar Husky that's up to the task. :D

McCulluch 1000....... sounds like a YZ250.

pulls a 48" Oregon bar, with a reeeeeally sharp chizel

chain. burrrrraaaaaaappppp!

but I'm no where near Cisco grove.

--Sherpa

whoever cuts into that tree better know what they're doing,

or else they'll end up getting the bar pinched, and either

have to leave their saw stuck into the tree, or take the

bar off, and leave it and the chain.....

--

K-flow-> (916) 368-8682

or try

http://www.dreamflows.com/flows-canv.html#California_Sierra_Nevada (200 seems kinda low though?)

WARNING + Expect 200 cfs until Fri Jun 21, then who knows?thats what i'm worried about, the who knows part. i'm ready and willing to try. who's in for sure? i have no chain saw but i have enough experience to get the saw pinched like a mutha fawker :p
lets get it!:beer:

I have a saw that has a 24-28" bar but I never use it so I don't know if it runs anymore. If we can plan on Sunday I could check the saw and would be able to get started earlyer in the day than I could if we do it Saturday.

let me know what day works for everyone who plans on going. what time can you get started saturday dean? i dont mind starting off a little later or playin around til you get there. anyone else got a saw also?:D

anyone who plans on goin call me or pm me your # so we can get organized. (530)272-6938 - brian:beer:

t case is done, will put it in tomorrow and sharpen a couple chains. I would like to go in about 9:00 am sat if that will work for anyone. water willing

I am in fo sho B.....I wanna hit trail Sat about 8 or 8:30. Play all day, try and be home around 6 or so :D Lets do it. I dont have a saw though :(

Just got back from there yesterday (Mon. 17th) The first and second water crossings were deep but are doable. The "bail out point" water crossing to get back to Fordyce lake campgrounds and out cisco grove, was DEEEEEEP!!! We sat there for an hour debating weather or not we were going to cross. Water came up and splashed on top of my hood. :eek: :eek: (see sig for truck specs to get an idea how deep):usa:

thanks for the info. i'll be at the trail head between 8-9am saturday. how does that monty python song go....." i'm a lumberjack and i'm ok..........":beer:

I am planning on doing it at this point. Wife is in Tahoe for a wedding on Sat ( :D ), and if I can get some things done during the evening this week, I'm all over it.

I have a 20" Husky and a brand new chain. I also have an axe, splitting maul and sledge if it gets stupid.

Brian and Ken.....you guys wanna meet up at about 8 or so?

meet where?

Eagle Lakes exit. Take the dirt road on the Left just past Indian Springs camp ground. There is a staging area that is the start of the trail.

I was thinking more like in GV for you and I Brian....maybe Riebes or Kevins shop at like 8 or 8:15? Hook up with Ken and others at trail head?

What time at the trailhead then? 9:00? You shootin straight across 174 to 80 or what?

Originally posted by 66CJdean
Eagle Lakes exit. Take the dirt road on the Left just past Indian Springs camp ground. There is a staging area that is the start of the trail.

Dean needs to practice his left hand/ right hand skills. :flipoff2:

The dirt road is on the right side of the frontage road.

Take eagle lakes exit, go back under the freeway and head westbound along the frontage road on the north side of the freeway.

The dirt road is on the right. If you come to a bridge and cross the river again you have gone too far.

Staging area is about 1/4 to 1/2 mile in on the dirt road and there are pit toilets for anyone that needs to take a morning dump.

50/50 if I can make it or not. I have a 16" chainsaw and a pry bar.

Dean are you going?

Originally posted by Kendo
What time at the trailhead then? 9:00? You shootin straight across 174 to 80 or what?

20 to 80 probly....very easy way....pops us out a couple miles from eagles nest

Hey Dan that is funny cuz I do need some help. The way I was picturing the road was from me on the dirt road and not getting to it. I need some help:D Thanks for looking out for those who don't know what the hell I am talking about.
So far I am not planning on going.

Ok, I see what you are talking about now.

If you are at the brick shithouse, the trail begins just past there and to the the left.

I forgot there is another trail that heads up and to the right from that spot.

i know where the trail head is, but thanks for the directions:D 8 at riebe's/chevron sounds good. yeah, 9-9:30 at the trail head, gotta give keith a break, it is uphill all the way with his little 4.0:flipoff2: i have a little ass chainsaw for the poser look that i'm bringing. i'll have my chain and a good strap. anyone have a functioning winch thats going?

OK....8 it is. And I will wait for you at the trail head cause the Cummins doesnt seem to have too much problem getting up the hills :rolleyes: :flipoff2:

And its a 4.2 EFI thank you very much :p

8274 willing and ready to do some pullin, thank you very much!! :D:D

So, I should be at the trailhead NLT 9:30 too then.

Sweeeeeeeeeet. I cant wait to make my shit talkin Dad pee his pants. :rasta:

I got no rims so I can't go:rasta: :rasta: :rasta: :rasta:

Whatcha need Darren? I got some crap lyin around....might have something for ya.

Originally posted by Keith Strong
Whatcha need Darren? I got some crap lyin around....might have something for ya.

I have some 8's and weld on beadlocks coming, I sold my 12's tuesday:D might sell my new 16/35 boggers and go 38.5x11 boggers! $700 for my 95% know anyone wanting some?

I'll ask around, but 35's are pretty small--Dont many Toyota guys :p :flipoff2: ;)

oh sorry, and flat towing will be much faster.:rolleyes: :flipoff2:

I'll race you up the grade 5:89 boy :flipoff2:

Tell you what.....you make the best time you can up there, then come back and I will beat it flat towing your junk behind mine :flipoff2: :p

You comin by tonight? Got some ribs and beer with your name on em ;)

Hey brian! I'll be there with some friends friday night. Don't know where were camping yet. 2 winches and a saw:flipoff2: We'll look for you sat morning.

matt-

I will be getting off early Friday night so I'll be able to make it home Friday night so I'm in and I have a friend that is bringing his rig to.

I thought it was sunday...well I'm out, I have a buyer for a truck I'm selling coming down from Portland sat:) guess I will wait on him:D

CH14 will be the CB channel used for the rubicon work day next weekend so lets use it this weekend on Fordyce.
CH14 sound good?

..... if i had a cb it would:D i'll be at the trail head around 9-9:30 when will you guys be there dean?:beer:

same

I will be on 14 Dean! ;)

Damn, I really should check my calendar before I commit. I'll be elsewhere but with you guys in spirit.

I am going to load up my Jeep tonight and head on up to the trail so I'll see you guys there. I should be getting to the trail at about 12am or so. Anyone else going to be there tinight.

Be there in the morn.....I will try for ya on 14 about 9-10 AM, my CB doesnt ge tthe best recept with my hot shit wal mart magnetic antennae :rolleyes:

just listen for the raspy ass exhaust leakin V-8 noises. that will be me.:D

hey keith !! dont be dissin my antenna, it aint the antenna foo, that's a wilson 5000 stainless whip you could broadcast to china on that fawker.
doesnt look like its gonna happen for me, ya guys have fun

Well guys how did the rest of the trip go? Whelling out in 4Hi was not that bad. I didn't stall it, get stuck, or spill my :beer: once so not bad. We weren't able to find any other trailer tires so we just headed home but no problems there. Hope the rest of the day went better for you.

stub shaft(gettin stupid, thanks keith:flipoff2: ) and a rear cv on the way home. had a damn good time though.:D

and I cut that fawking tree up thanks:mad3: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

sweet dude!! good work guys!!
how were the flows?