XJensen
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sacramento
This is going to be the main Saturday run for my Gold Lake camping trip. Lets keep this thread focused on the Snake Lake run and the other for general Gold Lake camp chit chat.
Gold Lake Area - http://4x4trailmaps.com/OHVA.php?OHVA_ID=29
Gold Lake Thread - http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1078370
Snake Lake - http://4x4trailmaps.com/4x4Trails.php?Trail_ID=47
Min. Requirements:
NO JUNK
33's open/open or 31's with at least one traction device
Spare tie rod or upgraded steering, ZJ rod is fine
brakes in great working order
fire extinguisher
battery tie down
first aid kit
spare tire
common sence
Starting from Gold Lake OHV campground around 10ish?
Snake Lake trail is a difficult trail that we will be running counter clockwise. This will put us going down the big "Snake Lake Hill" which has its pros and cons. Because we are going down I am lowering the requirements for the trail but it is a very steep and loose decent. Low gearing and great brakes are a must!
Once at the bottom of the hill and at Snake Lake we will stop for a snack and those who wish to attempt to climb the hill can give it a shot as everyone looks on. I made it up a few times three years ago open/open on 33's but will most likely require at least one traction device.
Once everyone is down off the hill we will make our way to Little Deer Lake for a swim. This is a great lake with a nice rock to jump from and is typically much warmer than Gold Lake, bring a raft!
After swimming it is a short ride back to camp. check out the link for a full write up and pictures of the trail.
Gold Lake Area - http://4x4trailmaps.com/OHVA.php?OHVA_ID=29
Gold Lake Thread - http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1078370
Snake Lake - http://4x4trailmaps.com/4x4Trails.php?Trail_ID=47
Min. Requirements:
NO JUNK
33's open/open or 31's with at least one traction device
Spare tie rod or upgraded steering, ZJ rod is fine
brakes in great working order
fire extinguisher
battery tie down
first aid kit
spare tire
common sence
Starting from Gold Lake OHV campground around 10ish?
Snake Lake trail is a difficult trail that we will be running counter clockwise. This will put us going down the big "Snake Lake Hill" which has its pros and cons. Because we are going down I am lowering the requirements for the trail but it is a very steep and loose decent. Low gearing and great brakes are a must!
Once at the bottom of the hill and at Snake Lake we will stop for a snack and those who wish to attempt to climb the hill can give it a shot as everyone looks on. I made it up a few times three years ago open/open on 33's but will most likely require at least one traction device.
Once everyone is down off the hill we will make our way to Little Deer Lake for a swim. This is a great lake with a nice rock to jump from and is typically much warmer than Gold Lake, bring a raft!
After swimming it is a short ride back to camp. check out the link for a full write up and pictures of the trail.