Join the OTG crew for a trip through the Mendocino National Forest. The plan is to begin in Upper Lake and work our way north following the Mendocino BDT route. We'll be capturing video along the way to create a new video route guide, but stoppage for filming is typically kept to a minimum. There's a possibility we may move things north to the Siskiyou Sasquatch Trail (Ashland, OR) if the forest remains closed or smoke conditions reach unhealthy levels.
Meeting Location
Friday, Oct 15 at 9am
Location: 9485 Main St, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (First and Main)
Communications
FRS/GMRS: Channel 15 / Freq 462.550
Weather & Gear
We'll be covering elevations that range from roughly 500' to7000', so expect a wide range in temperatures. Daytime highs at lower elevation can be in the 70s to 80s during the day, while at higher elevation when visiting locations like Anthony Peak, temps can dip down into the 40s and even 30s if we hit colder weather. You should also come prepared for night time temps that dip below freezing.
Fires & Grills are a go!
As of October 13 the Mendocino NF has rescinded all fire restrictions, which means we're good to have open flames (wood or charcoal) anywhere in the forest. Please make sure you have your fire permit from Cal Fire (also required for propane grills).
Leave No Trace
We take Leave No Trace principles very seriously at OTG. Please make sure you bring the necessary gear to pack out all of your own trash. Because we are camping adjacent to a river and floodplain that feeds into a reservoir, we will not be burying any solid human waste at the campsite. Many of our members have their own camp toilet setups, so if you don't have one, you can bet there will be one on site that is available for public use. But it is your responsibility to pack out and dispose of your waste.
Dogs
If you have a well behaved dog, feel free to bring Fido along on this adventure. A few things to note about dogs, because water levels are very low this year, keep your dog away/out of water with large algae blooms, which can be very dangerous to dogs (and humans). We also ask that you be diligent about cleaning up after your pet and being mindful of fellow campers.
Camp Location & GPX File
Non-Subcribers: https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/gpx-mendocino-bdt-route
Subscriber (comes with waypoints):https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/gpx-mendocino-bdt
Running Late?
If you're running late, you can text/SMS me (Ben) via my SpotX satellite communicator. I can also text back with messages and lat / long: 254-460-2664
Just make sure you top off your tank at the Soda Creek Store near Lake Pillsbury.
Possible campsite locations for night 1 are:
#1 North of Hull Mtn
39.53474, -122.94934
#2 Deer Camp
39.58893, -122.94836
#3 Cushman Lake (access via M61 and 20N17, about .5 miles from M1)
39.61692, -122.95686
#4 Grizzly Flat
39.69879, -122.99148
#5 Skunk Rock (22N49)
39.72006, -123.05316
Meeting Location
Friday, Oct 15 at 9am
Location: 9485 Main St, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (First and Main)
Communications
FRS/GMRS: Channel 15 / Freq 462.550
Weather & Gear
We'll be covering elevations that range from roughly 500' to7000', so expect a wide range in temperatures. Daytime highs at lower elevation can be in the 70s to 80s during the day, while at higher elevation when visiting locations like Anthony Peak, temps can dip down into the 40s and even 30s if we hit colder weather. You should also come prepared for night time temps that dip below freezing.
Fires & Grills are a go!
As of October 13 the Mendocino NF has rescinded all fire restrictions, which means we're good to have open flames (wood or charcoal) anywhere in the forest. Please make sure you have your fire permit from Cal Fire (also required for propane grills).
Leave No Trace
We take Leave No Trace principles very seriously at OTG. Please make sure you bring the necessary gear to pack out all of your own trash. Because we are camping adjacent to a river and floodplain that feeds into a reservoir, we will not be burying any solid human waste at the campsite. Many of our members have their own camp toilet setups, so if you don't have one, you can bet there will be one on site that is available for public use. But it is your responsibility to pack out and dispose of your waste.
Dogs
If you have a well behaved dog, feel free to bring Fido along on this adventure. A few things to note about dogs, because water levels are very low this year, keep your dog away/out of water with large algae blooms, which can be very dangerous to dogs (and humans). We also ask that you be diligent about cleaning up after your pet and being mindful of fellow campers.
Camp Location & GPX File
Non-Subcribers: https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/gpx-mendocino-bdt-route
Subscriber (comes with waypoints):https://www.overlandtrailguides.com/gpx-mendocino-bdt
Running Late?
If you're running late, you can text/SMS me (Ben) via my SpotX satellite communicator. I can also text back with messages and lat / long: 254-460-2664
Just make sure you top off your tank at the Soda Creek Store near Lake Pillsbury.
Possible campsite locations for night 1 are:
#1 North of Hull Mtn
39.53474, -122.94934
#2 Deer Camp
39.58893, -122.94836
#3 Cushman Lake (access via M61 and 20N17, about .5 miles from M1)
39.61692, -122.95686
#4 Grizzly Flat
39.69879, -122.99148
#5 Skunk Rock (22N49)
39.72006, -123.05316
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