Fordyce Trail Closing??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

outlawMANN · 06-25-2008, 02:05 PM

I heard a rumor today that some of the rangers were saying that this weekend (June 28-29) Will be the last weekend for wheeling on the trail this summer. Please someone tell me this is not true. I cant make it there this weekend and last year I didnt go becuase of the closure. Does anyone know the truth or has anybody else heard of this?

Lance · 06-25-2008, 02:31 PM

I certainly wouldn't doubt it.

42s on u · 06-25-2008, 02:47 PM

I haven't heard anything of the sort.....Yet. but theres no doubt it will be closing soon.

BIGJOEDUCKSLAYER · 06-25-2008, 02:47 PM

Nothing official yet

outlawMANN · 06-25-2008, 02:54 PM

well I hope something is posted about it I might have to change my plans of moving to wheelin if it is true.

SIKJEEP · 06-25-2008, 03:07 PM

I Believe It With All The Fires Going On.

Big Rich · 06-25-2008, 06:08 PM

This would suck, I was hoping to run it the week after our Donner event

Wilson · 06-25-2008, 07:36 PM

I was told several weeks ago by a TNF ranger that Fordyce would not be closed as it was last year.

Kurtuleas · 06-25-2008, 07:44 PM

This rumor as been flying around and I have heard it elsewhere..

My guess is the fires are fueling the rumor, especially after last year.

The best bet is to wait for Brett to post up before everyone gets thier panties in an uproar.

He will know the REAL DEAL

outlawMANN · 06-25-2008, 09:25 PM

Well "Satisfactory". that is good to hear. But this still makes me wanna plan a trip up there befor it really does close!

Bebe · 06-25-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurtuleas

The best bet is to wait for Brett to post up before everyone gets thier panties in an uproar.

Be careful Kurt. There is only one "t" in Bret's name.(sometimes he gets a little pissy about it)

Kurtuleas · 06-25-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebe

Be careful Kurt. There is only one "t" in Bret's name.(sometimes he gets a little pissy about it)

It wouldn't be the FIRST time I have pissed him off!

Sorry BRET! LOL!

sierravalley · 06-26-2008, 12:10 AM

I'll try and get a hold of my buddy and see if he knows anything. He is the forest service patrol for the Meadow Lake side.

Tinman · 06-26-2008, 09:42 AM

To Currt and Jackoline:

I am not pissy.

I'll try and find out if anything is going on in regards to planning any closures. I have already been told there is nothing in the works but things change.

I changed jobs within my company and no longer sit in front of a computer all day so things might be a little tougher for me now in regards to this kind of stuff but I will try and keep up. I am also on swing shift for a couple of months so that's another little problem.

Tinman · 06-26-2008, 10:19 AM

E-mail in to Tom Quinn, the Tahoe Forest Supervisor. Hopefully he can give us some insight into any plans and the process for these kinds of decisions.

R290 · 06-26-2008, 11:55 AM

Anybody planning on wheeling Fordyce this weekend?

FordFascist · 06-26-2008, 11:57 AM

A couple of guys and I were planning a run. I got a phone call from another one of our buddies about this very same topic. Seeing that we're leaving tomorrow, this might be important information.

RCKRATZ · 06-26-2008, 12:16 PM

Before everyone goes all chicken little...lets just wait and see what Quinn has to say. Remember that he is not the same guy who issued the closure last year and this is his first summer in the Tahoe NF as the forest supervisor.

/forum/fordyce-creek/665934-quinn-interested-fordyce-trip.html

IV WHLN · 06-26-2008, 12:38 PM

Although the TNF site may not be the most up to date here it is:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/

"Most campgrounds, picnic areas, roads and trails are open, except for a few in the high country still blocked by snowdrifts. Find your perfect spot in the woods with our recreation report. "

No mention of Fordyce trail or OHV use anywhere.

BIGJOEDUCKSLAYER · 06-26-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R290

Anybody planning on wheeling Fordyce this weekend?

Yes, we have 5rigs going early sat. morning and returning sunday afternoon.
2 sami buggy's, 2 toy's, and 1 jeep

timo992001 · 06-26-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R290

Anybody planning on wheeling Fordyce this weekend?

Yup, 2 toys and 2 jeeps.

R290 · 06-26-2008, 03:25 PM

I would like to hook up with somebody Friday Morning, or Sat. Morning. Mocha Mike was putting a run together, but had to back out because of work, others are having the same issues "working" or thier junk is not ready.

Hard to miss me, Red Scout with with a white top.

mucknet · 06-26-2008, 04:37 PM

I was up at the resevoir yesterday, and I asked the ranger (Dave? I think?) about this, because I've heard the same rumor a bunch of times. He said that unless its an emergency closure, they'd know about it at least a couple weeks ahead of time.

I have a trip planned for two weeks, and I expect it to be open

Tinman · 06-27-2008, 12:31 AM

No response yet. I'll give Supervisor Quinn a call tomorrow.

BRENTWADE · 06-27-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R290

Anybody planning on wheeling Fordyce this weekend?

yup, 2 Samurais and 3 jeeps

06-25-2008, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
outlawMANN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88502 Location: wheatland,ca Posts: 238	Fordyce Trail Closing??? I heard a rumor today that some of the rangers were saying that this weekend (June 28-29) Will be the last weekend for wheeling on the trail this summer. Please someone tell me this is not true. I cant make it there this weekend and last year I didnt go becuase of the closure. Does anyone know the truth or has anybody else heard of this? __________________ "Keep your booger hook off the bang switch until you want to destroy something." - Some g

06-25-2008, 02:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
outlawMANN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88502 Location: wheatland,ca Posts: 238	well I hope something is posted about it I might have to change my plans of moving to wheelin if it is true. __________________ "Keep your booger hook off the bang switch until you want to destroy something." - Some g

06-25-2008, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
SIKJEEP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 104850 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 738	I Believe It With All The Fires Going On. __________________ [B][COLOR="Yellow"]1987 YJ 60/14 on 40" ltb's [/COLOR][/B] :flipoff2:

06-25-2008, 07:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wilson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7233 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 17,080	I was told several weeks ago by a TNF ranger that Fordyce would not be closed as it was last year. __________________ [COLOR=Red][SIZE=4]ECV 7-11[/SIZE][/COLOR] Serving up a Tsunami of Swagger

06-25-2008, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kurtuleas Team 4405 Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23188 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 8,338 Blog Entries: 1	This rumor as been flying around and I have heard it elsewhere.. My guess is the fires are fueling the rumor, especially after last year. The best bet is to wait for Brett to post up before everyone gets thier panties in an uproar. He will know the REAL DEAL __________________ JOHNSON VALLEY PETITION #66

06-25-2008, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lance Administrator Join Date: Jun 1996 Member # 1 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 18,738 Blog Entries: 1	I certainly wouldn't doubt it.

06-25-2008, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
BIGJOEDUCKSLAYER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85796 Location: SACRAMENTO Posts: 627	Nothing official yet

06-25-2008, 09:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
outlawMANN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88502 Location: wheatland,ca Posts: 238	Well "Satisfactory". that is good to hear. But this still makes me wanna plan a trip up there befor it really does close! __________________ "Keep your booger hook off the bang switch until you want to destroy something." - Some g Last edited by outlawMANN; 06-25-2008 at 09:26 PM.

06-26-2008, 12:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
sierravalley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77176 Location: Sierra Valley Posts: 702	I'll try and get a hold of my buddy and see if he knows anything. He is the forest service patrol for the Meadow Lake side.

06-26-2008, 09:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	To Currt and Jackoline: I am not pissy. I'll try and find out if anything is going on in regards to planning any closures. I have already been told there is nothing in the works but things change. I changed jobs within my company and no longer sit in front of a computer all day so things might be a little tougher for me now in regards to this kind of stuff but I will try and keep up. I am also on swing shift for a couple of months so that's another little problem. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER Last edited by Tinman; 06-26-2008 at 09:42 AM.

06-26-2008, 10:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	E-mail in to Tom Quinn, the Tahoe Forest Supervisor. Hopefully he can give us some insight into any plans and the process for these kinds of decisions. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

06-26-2008, 11:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
R290 AF6 OD Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46467 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,640	Anybody planning on wheeling Fordyce this weekend? __________________ 73 IH Scout

06-26-2008, 12:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
RCKRATZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2485 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 2,964	Before everyone goes all chicken little...lets just wait and see what Quinn has to say. Remember that he is not the same guy who issued the closure last year and this is his first summer in the Tahoe NF as the forest supervisor. /forum/fordyce-creek/665934-quinn-interested-fordyce-trip.html __________________ Keith Ratzburg aka "El Rolo" Friends of Fordyce-Director Last edited by RCKRATZ; 06-26-2008 at 12:21 PM.

06-26-2008, 12:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
IV WHLN Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19005 Location: Roseville, Ca. Posts: 969	Although the TNF site may not be the most up to date here it is: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/ "Most campgrounds, picnic areas, roads and trails are open, except for a few in the high country still blocked by snowdrifts. Find your perfect spot in the woods with our recreation report. " No mention of Fordyce trail or OHV use anywhere.

06-26-2008, 03:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
R290 AF6 OD Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46467 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,640	I would like to hook up with somebody Friday Morning, or Sat. Morning. Mocha Mike was putting a run together, but had to back out because of work, others are having the same issues "working" or thier junk is not ready. Hard to miss me, Red Scout with with a white top. __________________ 73 IH Scout

06-26-2008, 04:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
mucknet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21995 Location: Atrashcadero, CA Posts: 366	I was up at the resevoir yesterday, and I asked the ranger (Dave? I think?) about this, because I've heard the same rumor a bunch of times. He said that unless its an emergency closure, they'd know about it at least a couple weeks ahead of time. I have a trip planned for two weeks, and I expect it to be open

06-27-2008, 12:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	No response yet. I'll give Supervisor Quinn a call tomorrow. __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER Last edited by Tinman; 06-27-2008 at 12:32 AM.

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