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Capt. Nemo · 08-23-2007, 04:53 PM

Just wondering if anyone has heard if they are intending on opening Fordyce back up soon? Have they realized that our vehicles aren't going to burn the place down?

Sno White · 08-23-2007, 05:27 PM

I imagine the trail will reopen when the Fire Restrictions are lifted this Fall.

Use your time to get involved in the many local "National Forests" trail closures. See the Land Use section.

Sillyneck · 08-23-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sno White

I imagine the trail will reopen when the Fire Restrictions are lifted this Fall.

Use your time to get involved in the many local "National Forests" trail closures. See the Land Use section.

just in time to close it cause it'll be too wet. oh man I hate cali now.

Sno White · 08-23-2007, 09:27 PM

Expect a Winter Closure of Fordyce next Fall 2008 when this whole OHV Route Designation process is over with. The ElDorado is closing its higher elevation trails for 4 months of the year, expect the Tahoe to be little different.

This is not just Cali. It is nation wide. The current enhanced fire restrictions are Tahoe only.

Capt. Nemo · 08-23-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sno White

I imagine the trail will reopen when the Fire Restrictions are lifted this Fall.

Use your time to get involved in the many local "National Forests" trail closures. See the Land Use section.

I've been following the Route Dez, sending emails, and writing letters. I'm burned out, sick of hearing about it, and just plain want it to go away.

Sno White · 08-24-2007, 08:32 AM

No worry, the route designation will go away next year and so will YOUR TRAILS.

Again, the only way this "abomination" can possibly go away is in the political realm. I have been to all but one public meeting since this process started in November of 2004 in the Tahoe. The bureaucratic engine behind this "thing" is just too large to have much of an affect within the previously setup, documented and guidelined process. It's called railroading!

We need to make this a controversial issue outside the Forest Service!

AND you think you're sick of hearing about it!!

Tinman · 08-24-2007, 10:41 AM

I talked to the Forest Service and the unofficial word is that it will take 1 to 2 inches of rain before they will consider reopening the forest. That's not an official thing, just something that needs to happen before they will even look at it.

Bebe · 08-25-2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Nemo

I've been following the Route Dez, sending emails, and writing letters. I'm burned out, sick of hearing about it, and just plain want it to go away.

But we just got started!!! There's still 153 NF's to go!!!

sierravalley · 09-02-2007, 09:51 PM

Bump, any word on this? We had some good rain in the area this weekend, hoping that some of these forests Tahoe and Plumas are going to open up soon!!!

Also, deer season opens on the 22nd and Im planning on wheeling Fordyce and hunting as in years past.

Sno White · 09-03-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sierravalley

Bump, any word on this? We had some good rain in the area this weekend, hoping that some of these forests Tahoe and Plumas are going to open up soon!!!

Rain, we didn't have but a few drops in Grass Valley! I guess that's why Sierra Valley is so green.

It will take IMHO at least several good rains forest wide before the enhanced fire restrictions are lifted. I expect Hunting season to be greatly effected with many hunters having to change their plans or getting tickets/citations/warnings and being thrown out of the Forest or shown to other locations.

wallbanger · 09-10-2007, 04:51 PM

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deer season opens on the 22nd and Im planning on wheeling Fordyce and hunting as in years past.

better change you plans.

mountainhead · 09-15-2007, 11:11 AM

Be patient guys (I know we all have been so far). Weather is cooling and the rain usually comes by the end of September to beginning of October. All it will take is a couple good dumps and we will be back on the trail. I like fall wheeling on fordyce anyway, no dust, less bugs and more fun. November will be a blast I am sure. Turkey day on the trail is sounding better and better.

84rocktoy · 09-17-2007, 01:27 PM

It will be a miracle!

Tinman · 09-17-2007, 09:52 PM

I'm not waiting for rain to run the trail. I'm going to run it this weekend!

Well, more correctly I should say I'm going to walk it. I can't stay away this long so my wife (Tinkerbell) and I are going to hike Fordyce.

jethrodeg · 09-18-2007, 10:12 AM

Be sure to tread lightly.

Tinman · 09-18-2007, 07:03 PM

Lighter than you I'd imagine Husky Boy!

SCHooch · 09-19-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Lighter than you I'd imagine Husky Boy!

Cold as ICE!

But I thought a bigger, wider footprint would actually dammage the trail less.

jethrodeg · 09-19-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinman

Lighter than you I'd imagine Husky Boy!

Fawker...when you call to "check in" I will let it roll to voicemail so I can finish my beer.

mountainhead · 09-19-2007, 11:31 AM

KCRA Weather is showing a little rain tonight and tomorrow for the sierras. This could be some good news for us all. One step closer to wheeling.

IMUZ ME · 09-20-2007, 07:21 AM

OK, so I got a good dumping in the Sacramento area. Anyone know if the Sierra up and around Fordyce got some good rain? Fingers crossed!

steveh · 09-20-2007, 07:25 AM

Snow above 7k

JDunn · 09-20-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by IMUZ ME

OK, so I got a good dumping in the Sacramento area. Anyone know if the Sierra up and around Fordyce got some good rain? Fingers crossed!

Ya we got some rain last night. It is raining right now! We should get some more tomorrow.

lil-bronc · 09-21-2007, 04:23 PM

I contacted the Truckee national forest and they e-mailed me back that they might reopen it with enough rain. They didn't state how much rain was required but it does help.

I plan on contacting them next week after the rain this weekend.

mountainhead · 09-22-2007, 12:08 PM

It's been raining solid here all morning (and a good chunk of last night too). I sure hope they open it for us next week. My jeep is home-sick.

Gunmetalcruz · 09-22-2007, 03:45 PM

it was raining hard this morning up here.

08-23-2007, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Capt. Nemo KOA-789 Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11777 Location: Southwest Posts: 671	Any word on when they are planning on re-opening? Just wondering if anyone has heard if they are intending on opening Fordyce back up soon? Have they realized that our vehicles aren't going to burn the place down?

08-23-2007, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sno White Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63183 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 270	Expect a Winter Closure of Fordyce next Fall 2008 when this whole OHV Route Designation process is over with. The ElDorado is closing its higher elevation trails for 4 months of the year, expect the Tahoe to be little different. This is not just Cali. It is nation wide. The current enhanced fire restrictions are Tahoe only. Last edited by Sno White; 08-23-2007 at 09:29 PM.

08-24-2007, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sno White Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63183 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 270	No worry, the route designation will go away next year and so will YOUR TRAILS. Again, the only way this "abomination" can possibly go away is in the political realm. I have been to all but one public meeting since this process started in November of 2004 in the Tahoe. The bureaucratic engine behind this "thing" is just too large to have much of an affect within the previously setup, documented and guidelined process. It's called railroading! We need to make this a controversial issue outside the Forest Service! AND you think you're sick of hearing about it!! Last edited by Sno White; 08-24-2007 at 10:25 AM. Reason: spelling

08-24-2007, 10:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	I talked to the Forest Service and the unofficial word is that it will take 1 to 2 inches of rain before they will consider reopening the forest. That's not an official thing, just something that needs to happen before they will even look at it. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

09-15-2007, 11:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
mountainhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64569 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 182	Be patient guys (I know we all have been so far). Weather is cooling and the rain usually comes by the end of September to beginning of October. All it will take is a couple good dumps and we will be back on the trail. I like fall wheeling on fordyce anyway, no dust, less bugs and more fun. November will be a blast I am sure. Turkey day on the trail is sounding better and better. __________________ '93 YJ 102" WB, SOA, CroMo 10-Bolt (30 Spline) & CroMo 12-Bolt (Spool), 4.88's, Crossover High Steer, SM420, Twin-Stick 300, 37's, 8274 '78 FJ40 Mostly Stock... for now... [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6369383&posted=1#post6369383] My YJ Build[/url]

08-23-2007, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sno White Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63183 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 270	I imagine the trail will reopen when the Fire Restrictions are lifted this Fall. Use your time to get involved in the many local "National Forests" trail closures. See the Land Use section.

09-02-2007, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
sierravalley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77176 Location: Sierra Valley Posts: 696	Bump, any word on this? We had some good rain in the area this weekend, hoping that some of these forests Tahoe and Plumas are going to open up soon!!! Also, deer season opens on the 22nd and Im planning on wheeling Fordyce and hunting as in years past.

09-17-2007, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
84rocktoy Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17625 Location: Northern Cali, Posts: 1,172	If they open it! It will be a miracle!

09-17-2007, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	I'm not waiting for rain to run the trail. I'm going to run it this weekend! Well, more correctly I should say I'm going to walk it. I can't stay away this long so my wife (Tinkerbell) and I are going to hike Fordyce. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER Last edited by Tinman; 09-17-2007 at 09:53 PM.

09-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
jethrodeg H Rated Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36099 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,281	Be sure to tread lightly. __________________ *Friends of Fordyce*

09-18-2007, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	Lighter than you I'd imagine Husky Boy! __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

09-19-2007, 11:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
mountainhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64569 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 182	KCRA Weather KCRA Weather is showing a little rain tonight and tomorrow for the sierras. This could be some good news for us all. One step closer to wheeling. __________________ '93 YJ 102" WB, SOA, CroMo 10-Bolt (30 Spline) & CroMo 12-Bolt (Spool), 4.88's, Crossover High Steer, SM420, Twin-Stick 300, 37's, 8274 '78 FJ40 Mostly Stock... for now... [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6369383&posted=1#post6369383] My YJ Build[/url]

09-20-2007, 07:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
IMUZ ME Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1101 Location: SACRAMENTO Posts: 1,711	OK, so I got a good dumping in the Sacramento area. Anyone know if the Sierra up and around Fordyce got some good rain? Fingers crossed! __________________ "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds!" Prove me WRONG!

09-20-2007, 07:25 AM	#21 (permalink)
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09-21-2007, 04:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
lil-bronc Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21881 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 991	I contacted the Truckee national forest and they e-mailed me back that they might reopen it with enough rain. They didn't state how much rain was required but it does help. I plan on contacting them next week after the rain this weekend. __________________ Just trying to keep up with the Jones'. Team Ram Rod - 91 KOH 2012

09-22-2007, 12:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
mountainhead Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64569 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 182	It's been raining solid here all morning (and a good chunk of last night too). I sure hope they open it for us next week. My jeep is home-sick. __________________ '93 YJ 102" WB, SOA, CroMo 10-Bolt (30 Spline) & CroMo 12-Bolt (Spool), 4.88's, Crossover High Steer, SM420, Twin-Stick 300, 37's, 8274 '78 FJ40 Mostly Stock... for now... [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6369383&posted=1#post6369383] My YJ Build[/url]

09-22-2007, 03:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
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