July 4th Kennedy

[GETMETOCA]

Hmmmm Jackass at night. I think I had enough trouble in the daytime, wasn't that the one with all the switchbacks? Jeeptrails sound good to me!

 

[dirt bike dave]

Who will still be up there on the 7th of July? I don't think I can get there until then.

 

[placelast]

Doubt it, Dave, as most will have their full of trails over the prev. w/e.

Nattie: the jeeptrail would be ~6 miles 'round trip, and it is marked as the easiest on the map. But don't let that stop you is at least one spot where a high-clearance vehicle is required; most of it is relatively flat.

Chris: looks like a loop based out of Bonita Mdw, down Schaefer, Canyon and Rincon trails (north only) to the end at the Golden Trout Wilderness border and back is 50 miles; using that route, we could avoid the section of Rincon closest the main road. I'm game. Morning or afternoon? I understand your time may be limited with fam. and therefore you may not be able to do more than that, so I'll give that priority over the other aforementioned loops, which can be done later with the others who want to do more.

 

[kelsorat]

With the exception of the night ride, exactly what are the plans for riding, or is this a Texas Hold em and cooking outing?
Who is heading out for a ride Saturday morning, afternoon, and late afternoon. What about a good old Dirt Rider group ride with Scar's helmet cam?

 

[the Eel]

Not sure about everyone else, but I'd like to try and hit just about every motorcycle-only trail over the course of Saturday, Sunday and Monday - here's what I had in mind:

1. The ride John mentioned up the northerly shoot of the Rincon - except no trucking in - just ride out there from Fish Creek. I calculated about a 60 mile round trip using the trails he mentioned (Cedar Canyon, Schaeffer, etc) plus the trails to connect from Fish Creek (Fish -Troy connector, then the fireroad westerly, Mahogany Creek, part of Rattlesnake to Schaeffer, Cedar, Rincon North and then turn around and do it backwards).

2. A ride from Fish Creek all the way to the end of Rattlesnake and back, with the possible short side-excursion along the way - again, about 60 miles (Fish -Troy connector, then the fireroad westerly, Mahogany Creek, Rattlesnake to the end and back).

3. A spooky night ride in the northeast part of the riding area - about 30 miles (Jackass trails, Granite Broder, Blackrock Mountain, Beach or Little Horse, Beach Ridge and back to camp).

4. An excursion down Cannell Meadow trail - never been on this one and some pictures I saw look awesome. Probably would require driving in to stage somewhere closer ….

5. Any other night ride … John's sounds fun except I'd rather ride than drive !

If I did all that this weekend, I could die happy.

 

[KiwiBird]

Damn, I'm out - have to work that weekend.

 

[MrLuckey]

I plan to ride a few hours Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and probably half of Monday. Hard telling whose little groups I'll join but I'm like Eric and probably won't be hauling my bike all over the place, we can just ride there!

 

[2strok4fun]

Ill prolly do some bike haulin to max both trail and family time. I will plan Sunday to be my big ride day with other spot options. Night rides Ill play by ear but Ill say unlikely, which will free up my nightrider helmet light for someone to use.

Now with Sunday shaping up to be the big ride day, Id like to start in the morning early enough to get 2 rides in possibly before I have to gear up for "Campground Chef America". That is unless we do the Big rides on Monday and Ill take an early Osa meadow loop on Sunday.

Again: ANYONE NEED FIREWOOD??? Contact me, now is the time.

 

[BigSchafft]

Cant beleive its only Tuesday, long week ahead until the vaca starts.

Kiwi what up, take a floater day so you can ride!!
Looks like the Schaffters will be cooking up some carne asada, bbq chicken and yes some tri tip for the 3 nights. Not sure what 426 pilot now crf450pilot will be doing yet, but as for the rides, saturday afternoon will be ride 1 then sunday then monday should both have two rides. pack up and go home tues morn.

I got some firewood, but more is always better for fireplace jenga! 2stroke, where are you located?

 

[2strok4fun]

I got some firewood, but more is always better for fireplace jenga! 2stroke, where are you located?

The firewood is located in South LA (Lynwood), Ill be bringing a fair amnt, but the more trucks to haul up 9mi canyon the better. Ill be fully loaded.............

No KIWI. :(
What about old89r???
Elk? you can at least say your going to show up then not. Were used to it. :laugh:

 

[GETMETOCA]

No Kiwi ? :( Well at least I won't have to make "special eggs" for him, he knows how much that pisses me off. ;)

 

[placelast]

No Kiwi ? :( Well at least I won't have to make "special eggs" for him, he knows how much that pisses me off. ;)

I'm relieved as well - that means I won't get all nervious and clammy in anticipation of his hug.

 

[Quick Mick]

G'day all you blokes and the sheilas... Finally got some time on the Keys! Great to be back! Will be up or over or where ever with Natti, Just read all the posts and sounds great! Yo Kiwi what the go mate! We need to catch up, think you need to call in sick for work..Just say you through a fetlock and the lootinater broke or something! Last time for all was Reno guessin three years! Trying to track a bike down to ride :bang: but will come regardless to hang out! Oh and got some Bundy rum for ya Natti!

 

[thumbs]

Glad to see you are going to make it Mick.

 

[thumbs]

So far we have:

Thumbs & Julie
Bundy & Family
2stroke4fun & Family
The Eel
Kelsorat
Placelast
Scar
Mr. Luckey & Nikita
Kav
Acenkush & friends
Getmetoca
Quick Mick
Bigshafft & family

Boodac?????? Still in the red country
crf450pilot & family ???????
JBmunnoch & friends??????

 

[MrLuckey]

As to firewood, I am taking my chainsaw rather than haul a bunch of heavy firewood all the way up there. There should be plenty of fallen trees etc as always - if anyone wants to borrow the chainsaw just holler.

Everyone be careful coming up 9 mile...especially if you haven't been up it before, are pulling a trailer or coming at night! For anyone that meets all three :yikes: Have fun lol

 

[426 Pilot]

wuzzzup Tony, Yup, the 426pilot family(426 was 3 bikes ago) will be up there. Look forward to riding with you guys again. We're heading up with the Big Schafft family and leaving early Saturday morning.. with trailer in tow. Save spots if possible, but understand if they fill up. Probably won't be there until 10 or so.

I'm hoping motosport outlet will have my new IMS tank to me by then!!! Supposed to be here by Thursday. I'm ready for some nice single track!!!! Too much burnt out mx track riding the last 2 months.

-Jon

 

[MrLuckey]

Almost forgot - for those that haven't been up there before and since Fish Creek will likely fill up quickly - there is also a Fish Creek Overflow...super close, turn right instead of left and you are within walking distance. I think it only holds about 6-8 truck/trailer combos but just pull into fish creek and find us, we'll direct you to the closest spot we can.

Silver Toyota Tundra - black enclosed bike trailer.

 

[GETMETOCA]

One other question on the directions - Eddie mentioned there was some possibility for confusion when we get to the General Store? Anyone care to elaborate?

See you all Friday eve!

 

[KiwiBird]

Turn left at the General Store (towards Blackrock Station). You'll immediately drop down a little hill and cross the South Fork of the Kern River and head up hill past the green gate they close in winter.

 

[MrLuckey]

Natty you actually need to take a curve to the left (instead of going straight) before you get to the general store....any time you see the paved road curve to the left (and I think its only that one time)....look for any buildings that might resemble an old western store...if you see one - GO LEFT :)

NATTY Directions!! lol

 

[Kav]

so would anyone like for me to bring up my turkey fryer for some tasty goodness one night?

 

[the Eel]

I should be out there between 10 and 11 tonite. See you then !

Kav - sure - bring it. I don't have turkey though !

I also have 8 Guinesses in a can for you.

 

[Ol'89r]

What about old89r???
QUOTE]

Gotta go to a memorial for one of my neighbors this weekend. Thanks for asking 2stroke.

Sounds like it would be worth the price of admission just to go for the food. I'm getting hungry just reading this thread.

Have fun everyone and stay safe. :cool:

Ol'89r

 

[scar tissue]

I ll be around 1 on Sat.