Is Meadow closed to wheeled traffic, Its my understanding its closed for snowmobile use, if so when is it open to wheeled traffic

Thanks Scott

They keep pushing the snowmo trail back as the snow melts... it was back to Independence last week but with a couple feet of new snow it will be a while before its back to Weber lake... Once it gets there I think you can get after it but the snow is deep and I don't see anyone making it for a long time, I was on my sled last week and there is still a 10 foot plus snow pack in most places in the trees

Snow depth sensor is showing more then 14' at Meadow :eek:

What snow depth sensor?

http://cdec.water.ca.gov/jspplot/jspPlotServlet.jsp?sensor_no=11703&end=&geom=small&interval=30&cookies=cdec01

They keep pushing the snowmo trail back as the snow melts... it was back to Independence last week but with a couple feet of new snow it will be a while before its back to Weber lake... Once it gets there I think you can get after it but the snow is deep and I don't see anyone making it for a long time, I was on my sled last week and there is still a 10 foot plus snow pack in most places in the trees

Thanks but I was wondering more if there was a date when it was not closed to wheeled traffic, I have know issue with the depth and actually prefer it deep

There isn't a specific date, just whenever the FS decides to officially open it up. Two years ago it was open to wheeled traffic on Memorial day weekend and there was still plenty of snow, but the year before it was closed because of the drifts and standing water.

The best thing to do is to give the FS office in Nevada City a call.

I live near by and was on 89 today, theres a shit ton of snow up there still. Camper hill will have snow on it for weeks.

There isn't a specific date, just whenever the FS decides to officially open it up. Two years ago it was open to wheeled traffic on Memorial day weekend and there was still plenty of snow, but the year before it was closed because of the drifts and standing water.

The best thing to do is to give the FS office in Nevada City a call.

thank you:beer:

Hey Guys!!!!! its the Mad Tow Truck driver from Truckee!!!!!

So I went in to Jackson Meadows today and pulled out a Honda CRV that tried to make it to Jackson Resovoir to try and go fishing, he left at 4:00 this morning and actuslly made it 2 miles short of the damn, but once the sun came out, he found a nice soft spot/ sidehill, and buried the thing!!!!! It took me five hours to get in and out with me dragging the CRV on the back of my Tow Truck, it was like driving in mash potatoes, and with 70 degree weather Im sunburnd!!!!! LOL!!!

Anyway the left hand turn to Meadow lake is CRAZZZZY DEEP!! The bottom of the stop sign is still under snow, so needless to say its going to be awhile until they open the road, I talked to a Forest Ranger Officer while he was harrassing the CRV driver for going past the road closed sign, and they said with no money, they dont plan on plowing the road!!!!

Hope the info helps!!!!!

Hey Guys!!!!! its the Mad Tow Truck driver from Truckee!!!!!


Anyway the left hand turn to Meadow lake is CRAZZZZY DEEP!! The bottom of the stop sign is still under snow, so needless to say its going to be awhile until they open the road, I talked to a Forest Ranger Officer while he was harrassing the CRV driver for going past the road closed sign, and they said with no money, they dont plan on plowing the road!!!!

Hope the info helps!!!!!



Stop sign still covered over? :smokin: :D :smokin: I'm envious! Snow is the best! Spring SNOW wheeling can be the most difficult & time consuming wheeling there is. It could take a full day to go .25 miles!!! You won't see any street wheelers or wanbeee redneck yahoos doing this sort of thing for long. They may TRY to travel in your tracks after you break trail though! If we return via our own tracks, we usually have to winch them out of the way so we can go home!:mad3: :shaking:

Toyrocs

Snowmobiled Meadow Lake on saturday. Theres a ton of snow up there! Ill post some pics later. Its going to be weeks before you can get in there.

There is so much snow im about ready to take my sled out of storage and go riding again, cant go wheeling

There is so much snow im about ready to take my sled out of storage and go riding again, cant go wheeling

This is the most snow Ive seen up there this late in a long time. I think I got another buddy talked into going sledding this week and head back up.

Bet it was a bitch getting that dude out from Jackson. Im impressed he got back there.

The Eagle Lakes side of the trail still has 7 to 8 foot drifts at the 6 mile mark.

Actually i was real lucky!!!!! I hooked his car up to the sling and just drove out, I figutred if i tried to strap him, , he would just end up in every ditch on the way back out, It also helped his CRV was real light!!!!

Pics of Meadow Lake area this last sat. Lots and lots of snow up there!

Fordyce Lake from Meadow Lake Road
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/tahoewheelers/snow%20sports/DSC01559.jpg

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Meadow Lake
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Snow is melting quick. We went back up again on sunday and the snow had melted considerably. LOTS OF RUN OFF!!! Ran into 3 jeepers who made it as far as the white rock lake exit.

Fordyce Lake
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/tahoewheelers/snow%20sports/DSC01597.jpg

Fordyce and Meadow Lake
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Snow is melting quick. We went back up again on sunday and the snow had melted considerably. LOTS OF RUN OFF!!! Ran into 3 jeepers who made it as far as the white rock lake exit.

Fordyce Lake
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/tahoewheelers/snow%20sports/DSC01597.jpg

Fordyce and Meadow Lake
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/tahoewheelers/snow%20sports/DSC01603.jpg

The jeepers were Edgar and his son! from Truckee!!! They also said the snow is melting fast!!!!!!:)

Here is picture from last saturday the 5th at meadow lake.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/ontherks/sledding%2009-10/DSC02228.jpg
And the chitter at grouse.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/ontherks/sledding%2009-10/DSC02217.jpg

Wow the meadow lake sign really shows how fast its mealting!

same pics as last time, but a week later 6-12-10
Looks like 3-4 feet melted in a week. Meadow lake is turning blue and melting now pretty fast.

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We made it to Meadow today... And down to pretty much the top of Winch Hill 5... can anyone post a pic for me? Thanks
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Holy crap Randii! Still that much snow?

same pics as last time, but a week later 6-12-10
Looks like 3-4 feet melted in a week. Meadow lake is turning blue and melting now pretty fast.

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How far were you able to trailer into meadow lake road? It sure is going quick!!!

a group of 9 rigs went in from weber sunday, made it to about 200 yards from top of winch hill 5 still a good 3 to 6 feet in places

The snow started right at the bottom! 5 feet in from the pavement :)

I rode in from HWY 20 bowman lake rd and grouse ridge.

Rode cisco today, Parked right before wood chuck. Rode alot of dirt til almost the sterling "y"

Lots of snow up there still, rode over to castle peak.

I'd love to get a snow-depth status report on the road in from 89, especially the tree-covered section that runs cross-ways to sun exposure...

Randii

Hey I don't know if you facebook... but here is a link to all the pictures I took sunday... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=227199&id=654155148&l=ad05449a5e
I don't think you need to log into facebook this should just work... I don't know how to post to pirate I think I need to join... Anyway feel free to post any of them on here since I can't... Snow report is this... Snow starts 10 feet in and is patchy for a bit then you ride on 8ish feet all the way up the canyon... Meadow at the top of the Canyon still has 4 feet and that is usually gone on my first trip threw... once you pass the turn off for Whiterock lake you get to the long section you can see Fourdyce lake from and that is a scary balancing act on 10 feet of snow drift... Once you hit the trees by Meadow it is pretty side hilly and 8 to 10 feet... Meadow lake is still frozen over and had about 4 feet of snow in the meadow around it... As you head down the trail for winch hill 5 there is one good size water hole with 3 or 4 foot walls... you can see pics of all this on that link... We made it about 200 yards away and just didn't have the energy to head to the top since it was gonna be more winch time back out... Hope this helps :) Don't know who ya are but if you make it to Donner this weekend come look for Horton with Team Rock Limo :)

Thanks for the pictures, gumbyuda -- yoru Facebook pictures really shows the snow situation!http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=227199&id=654155148&l=ad05449a5e

We need a lot more snow to melt before Sierra Trek, but I have been keeping an eye on the weather and the snow gauge and I feel pretty good about it!

I'd love to make it to Donner, but I'm headed to Asia this weekend and the honey-do list makes it damn unlikely that I'll make it further than the lawn mower can reach! Good luck in the event!

Thanks again for the update,

Randii

Tried to get to the lake today, got about half way in from Jackson Meadows before running into deep soft snow. Turned around on first uphill just past the low water crossing. Looks like it'll be a couple of more weeks.

Anyone know if the road to Meadow is open enough for an SUV towing a small fishing boat?

I just got back from heading into Fordyce from Meadow Lake. I tried to tow all the way up to meadow but the snow stopped me half way up the last stretch. There are some high patches of snow. There is no snow on the trail. A lot of fallen trees and debris.

I just got back from heading into Fordyce from Meadow Lake. I tried to tow all the way up to meadow but the snow stopped me half way up the last stretch. There are some high patches of snow. There is no snow on the trail. A lot of fallen trees and debris.

based on current temperatures how long do you think that snow will last? hoping to trailer up there in a week?

Some of the patches are pretty tall and heavy, unsure if it will melt in the shade in a week.

Some of the patches are pretty tall and heavy, unsure if it will melt in the shade in a week.

Thanks

It is wide open -- my club was checking the trail (Chris is the Trail Committee Chair and a club member) and they camped up there this weekend and did the 'River Run.' i jammed in by Subaru after the FOTR/RTF/Jamboree work weekend on the Tahoe side, and I saw only one snowbank in the road in one lane, with 15' open road on the other. There were a few puddles still, and there's some drainage still flowing across the road in the last three miles by Meadow Lake. The USFS road is in solid shape with a little bit of washboard on it where people brake. The first 9 miles of pavement after turning off 89 is in great shape (watch for deer!), and the next 7 miles of gravel is solid, wide, and dry... that last 3 miles of county/private has been better and has been worse. It was no problem in my Subaru going faster than i should have, but motorhomes will need to go slow (duh!). No worries otherwise -- i'm really looking forward to Sierra Trek!

Randii

Thanks for the up date.

I haven't been up to meadow lake in a long time. I want to tow my toyhauler up. Are there camp sites that are accesable with a large trailer at the lake?

I haven't been up to meadow lake in a long time. I want to tow my toyhauler up. Are there camp sites that are accesable with a large trailer at the lake?
Yes -- you'll have no problems with the road if you go slow and pick your lines carefully, as there are a few bumpy/rocky sections in the last three miles to the lake. There's PLENTY of great camping at the lake, with well-developed sites and undeveloped sites.

Randii

Anyone know if the road to Meadow is open enough for an SUV towing a small fishing boat?

Unless Fish & Game is stocking again I wouldn't bother fishing in Meadow. I was with a group up there last fall and that lake is basically dead. We saw a few dead catfish floating on the surface and that was it.

Unless Fish & Game is stocking again I wouldn't bother fishing in Meadow. I was with a group up there last fall and that lake is basically dead. We saw a few dead catfish floating on the surface and that was it.

Fish have been pretty elusive up there any how. Some years more than most. We usually knock em dead on the catfish but not until the water warms up. My Mom brings a few trout in each year on the "Meadow Cocktail" (worm, power bait and fish egg - all at once!) We've had better luck with the trout along the stretch of lake heading into main camp from the shore and also from the farthest point just off the paid campground site in the middle of the lake. The catfish we've clobbered in the shallower inlets and boggy areas where there are less rocks.

Thanks for the report Randii. Was the campground host present? Think I may take the camper over this weekend.

Thanks for the report Randii. Was the campground host present? Think I may take the camper over this weekend.
I didn't see them, but there were a couple of camper/rvs in the area where hosts have been in the past.

Randii

Thanks for the report Randii. Was the campground host present? Think I may take the camper over this weekend.
I checked this weekend... they are DEFINITELY there now. Take some spending money!

Randii

I checked this weekend... they are DEFINITELY there now. Take some spending money!

RandiiAre the sites still 10bucks, or did the nazi's running the place raise the price

Are the sites still 10bucks, or did the nazi's running the place raise the price
I saw neither jack-booted thugs nor a rate sheet... I just drove through testing repeater propagation.

Sorry, man. You gonna be up there for Trek?

Randii

Yep...... supporting WH5

Are all the campsites at meadow established and you have to pay? or are there unestablished sites for tent camping that are not charged?? I was planning on going
this weekend but wasn't going to bring the camper and don't want to pay if I don't have
to!! haha

Jeff

You can camp out of the sites, for free.

You can camp out of the sites, for free.

thanks Keith!

Just to let the fishing inquirers know we had a bounty of 10" catfish to eat Saturday while at Trek. They were pretty fat and very tasty as usual right out of Meadow Lake! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM . . .

I haven't heard about the fees.

Last year, Camphost Rich was pretty upset over the SUBSTANTIAL fee increases they were planning on imposing. The fees were so much higher, that Rich quit over it, but was planning to come camp near by in the free area.

Anyone know if the charges are similar to last year or did they actually go through with the big price hikes?

I don't know what the fees were before but during Trek this year they were charging $15 a night plus $3 per extra vehicle. In the past they didn't charge Paid Trek participants to camp in the PG&E campgrounds, but this year they did.:shaking:






Oh and BMFNTOY if you are going to camp in a non designated camp site that dosn't have an "official" fire ring you had better pick up an fire permit.

Oh and BMFNTOY if you are going to camp in a non designated camp site that dosn't have an "official" fire ring you had better pick up an fire permit.

Don't worry, I get a fire permit every year! :)

I haven't heard about the fees.

Last year, Camphost Rich was pretty upset over the SUBSTANTIAL fee increases they were planning on imposing. The fees were so much higher, that Rich quit over it, but was planning to come camp near by in the free area.

Anyone know if the charges are similar to last year or did they actually go through with the big price hikes?

We showed up a few days after Sierra Trek (can't stand big events). We came in from Cisco Grove, actually came in via the Cisco to Eagle lakes trail they put in.

Camping at Meadow lake was $15 and $3 for the second vehicle.