Steelhead Adv Trail (CA + OR) - June 10 - 13

[OTG Ben]

OTG will be leading 4 day, 3 night wilderness exploration of Northern California's remote and Coastal Mountains in far northern CA and Southern OR. We'll camp at pristine and primitive locations, explore the clear emerald weaters of the Smith River, and hike and drive through ancient Redwood forests.

We Provide
An unforgettable overlanding experience in Northern CA / Southern OR, that entails expert guidance and knowledge about the places visited along the route.

Your Preparedness List (things you should bring)

• Good vibes / a positive attitude --> we have a strict no A-hole policy!
• Come prepared to pack out all of your trash/waste.
• A full gas tank upon arriving at the meetup location
• Enough food to last you the duration of the trip
• Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• Appropriate clothing -- daytime temps can range from 50s along the coast to 90s inland, and lows will likely be in the 30s-50s.
• Sunscreen + bug spray
• At least 1.5 gallons of water per person per day
• $30 cash including small bills (in case we do stay at any National Forest Campgrounds)
• Firewood
• Camping equipment
• Flashlight
• Communications device for Ham (handheld radios from Beofeng can be purchased on Amazon for around $25)

Event Details
Begins: Thursday, June 10 @ 10am
Meeting location: Seaquake Brewing Co in Crescent City
End: Sunday 11am

Trail Run Route Info
Total Miles: Approx 170 - the route may be modified due to time constraints


Communications:
HAM Freq 146.460

Vehicle Requirements
Minimum vehicle requirements: 4x4 vehicle with all terrain tires.
Full size adventure vans (Sprinters) and stock AWD vehicles are not recommended.


McGrew 4x4 Trail / Permit attached as PDF
Gate Code: 0621
We've obtained a special use permit for the McGrew trail on June 11. @DPurdy85 (Daniel) will be leading a group on the McGrew on Friday morning, which is a few miles from our camp on night 1. This is optional for people that want to spend 2-3 hours wheeling a moderately technical jeep trail. There are numerous go rounds, so even if you don't have a modified 4x4 you can likely experience the trail and take the easier go-arounds.

 

[OTG Ben]

Calling @JHunter @DPurdy85 @Lexa_Overland

Michel's mother-in-law is in town for the next 3 months, and he's telling me we need to hit the trail!

 

[OTG Ben]

For those of you that like or are interested in more technical trails, we've submitted a special use permit for the McGrew 4x4 Trail. This will be optional, but Daniel @DPurdy85 will most likely lead a small group to the trail from camp on Friday AM (assuming we get approved).

 

[OTG Ben]

A sneak preview of what's to come...

McGrew Trail Video
For those that want to get a bit rowdy, you'll have the option to go out with Daniel on Friday AM.

Some of the places we'll visit on day 1...




Howland Hill



Forks of Smith. It's a short 7 minute hike out to the rocks where the two rivers meet!



Spectacular views of the coast and Klamath Mountains.

 

[Lexa_Overland]

count me in!

 

[Mutt Wagon]

Is this all booked up and closed? If not, I’d like to tag along?

 

[OTG Ben]

Hey @Mutt Wagon , yes, the trip is fully booked at the moment. I'll add you to the waiting list-- there is one person in front of you on the WL, but we typically end up with a few people bailing in the weeks before these trips.

 

[Mutt Wagon]

All good. I’ll keep an eye out on standby

 

[Steve H]

Hey there, it's Steve Hegedus ! I'm confirming my attendance and super stoked to get out on trail with the group! Any recommendations for where to spend the night in the Cresent City area before we meet up on the morning of the 10th?

 

[Steve H]

count me in!

Hey there Lexa_Overland, by happenstance I'm following you on IG, so will be good to meet up on this trip. Cheers!

 

[Steve H]

Quick question...The route overview notes 246 miles and looks like there's just the one gas station in Hiouchi. For this trip, will we do that many miles or....?I assume it's a good idea to bring jerry cans/RotoPAXs for this outing.

 

[OTG Ben]

Hey @Steve H Check out the link to the google map posted in the original thread (also posted in my reply). We won't be doing the entire route given time constraints, instead we'll be doing a shortened version that's about 170 miles in length. I expect this should be well within the rnage for most vehicles in terms of fuel range, but if anyone is feeling range anxiety mid-way through the trip, they can make the run over to Hiouchi (just be prepared to pay a premium for fuel over there).

 

[Steve H]

Hey @Steve H Check out the link to the google map posted in the original thread (also posted in my reply). We won't be doing the entire route given time constraints, instead we'll be doing a shortened version that's about 170 miles in length. I expect this should be well within the rnage for most vehicles in terms of fuel range, but if anyone is feeling range anxiety mid-way through the trip, they can make the run over to Hiouchi (just be prepared to pay a premium for fuel over there).

Thanks OTG Ben! See y'all next week.

 

[Mutt Wagon]

I didn’t see anything on traile comm‘s. Is everyone using HAM or GMRS?

 

[Chris Lujan]

Hello all, my name is Chris Lujan. I'm really looking forward to meeting you all on the Steelhead run. Hopefully my son Ethan will be along for the ride. Thanks to OTG for organizing this run

 

[Mutt Wagon]

I‘ll be there! See in Crescent City

 

[Teja Musunuru]

Hey Guys. This is Teja. I was looking very much forward to join this trip. Bummer that my manager schedule calls all week and afraid I can’t make it this event. I rsvp’d to Shasta-Trinity trip. Looking forward to see steelhead event photos and meet you all in Shasta event. Thanks OTH community!

 

[OTG Ben]

Hey Guys. This is Teja. I was looking very much forward to join this trip. Bummer that my manager schedule calls all week and afraid I can’t make it this event. I rsvp’d to Shasta-Trinity trip. Looking forward to see steelhead event photos and meet you all in Shasta event. Thanks OTH community!

Thanks for the heads up Teja. We'll mark you off the guestlist for this one but look forward to meeting up on the Trinity River!

 

[OTG Ben]

Hey everyone,

Small note from my end. Michel aka @Lexa_Overland will be leading the group from Sea Quake Brewery up to Sourdough Camp (our intended camp). Michel drives a white 80 series Land Cruiser with an Eezi Awn rooftop tent. You can't miss him-- he's the French guy I have to pick my kid up on his last day of kindergarten and then will be heading north-- so I'll be joining everyone at camp on Thursday. If for whatever reason we can't get Sourdough camp, plan is to hit the North Fork Campground. Thanks again @Lexa_Overland !!!

 

[Lexa_Overland]

No problem Ben, No more EEZI AWN tent on top but the rig is the same. I will be driving up from the Bay Area on Wed afternoon and will stop somewhere along the way, probably one of the campground in Avenue of the Giants.