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OOP'S · 08-11-2003, 07:53 AM

Is the bypass trail out of Ellis Creek a legal part of the trail? I have told a few people whom were broke down but rolling or being towed about it. However, before I send anyone else that way, I would like to know if it an “Official Part of the trail”?

cruzila · 08-11-2003, 08:01 AM

Both ends of that (McKinstry?) are in El Do County. I saw them on the map marked by the consulting firm hired by the county. The rest 90 percent is in Placer County. They have not addressed it yet. That I know of.

Scott

Jeepndel · 08-11-2003, 03:56 PM

If you're talking about the McKinstry road/trail, as it's nick named, coming out of Ellis (and not going to the slabs, and not going Wentworth), then here's the deal:

it's not part of the rubicon trail or the Ellis Creek OHV trail.
it's a forest road and part of the McKinstry Forest/Fire road.
it's legal to use.

Hope this helps, Del

OOP'S · 08-11-2003, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeepndel
If you're talking about the McKinstry road/trail, as it's nick named, coming out of Ellis (and not going to the slabs, and not going Wentworth), then here's the deal:

it's not part of the rubicon trail or the Ellis Creek OHV trail.
it's a forest road and part of the McKinstry Forest/Fire road.
it's legal to use.

Hope this helps, Del

Thanks Del, that is what I wanted to know!!!!

mikeswrangler · 08-17-2003, 12:28 AM

where is this trail at.. can someone tell me please..
I keep hearing about it but dont know where it is.. I would like to see this trail.. thanks in advance.
mike

chartdog · 08-17-2003, 09:14 AM

It goes from the Ellis Creek Junction, north to McKinstry Lake and then back south west where it joins the Wentworth route near Gerle Creek.

whitetoy · 08-18-2003, 06:25 PM

Its a 2wd road, with a few small rocks here and there.
Not much of a 'trail' , a good route to 'limp out' on , if
someone is partially broke, or is being towed out.
Pavement only about a mile or two from Ellis.

SeaBass44 · 08-18-2003, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by whitetoy
Its a 2wd road, with a few small rocks here and there.
Not much of a 'trail' , a good route to 'limp out' on , if
someone is partially broke, or is being towed out.
Pavement only about a mile or two from Ellis.

I tried to limp out that way once, so many spurs I got lost and turned around

I ran across some kids in a new 4door jeep waggy, they were to drunk to remember there way back, so they were no help

JoshC · 08-18-2003, 07:12 PM

I don't know if it's new, or I just never noticed it before, but there is a sign now... On the way out, on the right hand side.

Says:

Loon Lake <--
McKinstry -->

It's right after Ellis Creek

nasvik · 08-18-2003, 07:49 PM

Close, Josh.

It says Loon/Wentworth.

Paul

SeaBass44 · 08-18-2003, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JoshC
I don't know if it's new, or I just never noticed it before, but there is a sign now... On the way out, on the right hand side.

Says:

Loon Lake <--
McKinstry -->

It's right after Ellis Creek

Thx, I'm guessing it's new

JoshC · 08-18-2003, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nasvik
Close, Josh.

It says Loon/Wentworth.

Paul

I'd better go up in a few weeks and check it out again just to make sure.

08-11-2003, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
OOP'S Wicked Raciest ! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 30 Location: Roseville, CA,To many Yuppies, Not enough Hippies Posts: 17,109	Legal part of the trail!!! Is the bypass trail out of Ellis Creek a legal part of the trail? I have told a few people whom were broke down but rolling or being towed about it. However, before I send anyone else that way, I would like to know if it an “Official Part of the trail”? __________________ David & Theresa, Roseville, CA, Remember: Amateurs ... Built the ark. Professionals ... Built the Titanic http://www.davezoffroadperformance.com/ http://www.marlincrawler.com/ http://www.12voltguy.com/

08-11-2003, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
cruzila Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6650 Location: Garden Valley Posts: 5,383	Both ends of that (McKinstry?) are in El Do County. I saw them on the map marked by the consulting firm hired by the county. The rest 90 percent is in Placer County. They have not addressed it yet. That I know of. Scott __________________ Scott Johnston Rubicon Trail Foundation Founding Director and Past President 2010-2012 WIN a fully built Toyota pickup at Cantina 2013 Davez Off Road and Trail Gear are supporting Rubicon Trail Foundation

08-11-2003, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	If you're talking about the McKinstry road/trail, as it's nick named, coming out of Ellis (and not going to the slabs, and not going Wentworth), then here's the deal: it's not part of the rubicon trail or the Ellis Creek OHV trail. it's a forest road and part of the McKinstry Forest/Fire road. it's legal to use. Hope this helps, Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

08-17-2003, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikeswrangler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19089 Location: venus ,texas Posts: 762	where is this trail at.. can someone tell me please.. I keep hearing about it but dont know where it is.. I would like to see this trail.. thanks in advance. mike __________________ 93 wrangler,456 gears,33x12.5 tires,on board air,3" bodylift,4" shackels, front axel open, rear track lock , daily driver, spring over ... passenger side step ..for wife to get in.. 91 4runner stock for now with 32's

08-17-2003, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
chartdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 404 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 418	It goes from the Ellis Creek Junction, north to McKinstry Lake and then back south west where it joins the Wentworth route near Gerle Creek. __________________ Pete Newell 89 4Runner SAS with all the goodies. KJ6CXI Toys on the Rocks FOTR CA4WDC TLCA BRC NRA

08-18-2003, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
whitetoy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2873 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 950	Its a 2wd road, with a few small rocks here and there. Not much of a 'trail' , a good route to 'limp out' on , if someone is partially broke, or is being towed out. Pavement only about a mile or two from Ellis. __________________ Rick 1999 Tacoma 4x4

08-18-2003, 07:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoshC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5378 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 2,523	I don't know if it's new, or I just never noticed it before, but there is a sign now... On the way out, on the right hand side. Says: Loon Lake <-- McKinstry --> It's right after Ellis Creek __________________ DangerRangerRacing.com -- Want to help a "Little guy" race at King of the Hammers?

08-18-2003, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
nasvik Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1370 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,886	Close, Josh. It says Loon/Wentworth. Paul __________________ www.jeepshots.com

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