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Evans Creek Oktoberfest: 10/22 - 10/24

TORX

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This is official planning thread for Oktoberfest at Evans Creek.

This run is going to be open to anyone, member or not. Just please come prepared for the conditions, and be responsible.

Evans Creek is located just outside of Puyallup, Washington. You'll need two things to stay at Evans Creek, and be able to wheel the trails.

1. Northwest Forest Pass: You can either purchase a day pass for $5, or an annual pass for $30. You'll need a pass for each day your at Evans Creek.

You can find a local dealer near you at the following link.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/passespermits/vendors.php

The Gifford Pinchot HQ's are right off I205 in Vancouver for the PDX guys, or you can purchase one at the Burnett Store (Chevron) on you way to Evans Creek. Personally, I would suggest buying an annual pass since a weekend of day use passes would be $15, and after wheeling the area once I guarantee you'll be back.

2. Evans Creek Map: The new forest plan states all visitors must have a map in the vehicle with them. I'll have a stack available, but if you want to print one out you can at the following link.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/travel-management/mvum.shtml


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We'll be staying at the Evans Creek Campground. There are bathrooms there as well as a covered structure, and a pump for water. I believe there are no fees for the campground. Bring fire wood, and lots of it!

How do you get to Evans Creek?

From the Burnett Store (link provided above) continue on Hwy 165. You'll go through the town of Wilkenson, which is the last stop for gas (you can also fill up at the Burnett Store). Continue on Hwy 165 for several miles, and eventually you come to a one lane bridge. After the bridge you'll come to a Y in the road. Stay right, and continue up the hill on Hwy 165. This is where the pavement ends and the gravel begins. Follow the main road for a few miles, and eventually the lower staging area for Evans Creek will be on your left (big sign, you can't miss it).

The campground is a few miles up the road (look at the map). Turn into the staging area and follow the road through it for about two miles. Make a right when you get to the upper staging area (it will be on the left). The entrance to the campground is about a hundred yards up the road on the right.

With it being late October, I would predict there might be rain, and maybe even snow. The trails will will be slick and challenging. As for vehicle requirements, I may leave that up to give advice on (31's or 33's, lockers?). Regardless, all vehicles should have front and rear town points, and come prepared for the conditions.

Evans consists of tight trails, off camber sections, and some good hill climbs. I think it's pacific northwest timber-crawling at it's finest. Body damage is a possibility, and even more so when the trails are slick (just a warning before hand).

It's going to be an awesome run. I can't wait to get back up there. Post up if you plan on making it, or if you have any questions.

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Don't know if I will be staying the whole weekend but if the jeep is running good I will definitely be there.

Just a hint. If you don't have an official evans creek forest service map in your rig you can get a ticket. Its a new law that just went into affect
 
Don't know if I will be staying the whole weekend but if the jeep is running good I will definitely be there.

Just a hint. If you don't have an official evans creek forest service map in your rig you can get a ticket. Its a new law that just went into affect

Care to point to an online resource that lists it. That's complete Bullshit from a land access stand point. Having a map is a good idea, forcing people to have one is right up there with socialism and democrats on the level of retardation.
 
I completely agree. I heard this through our pnw4wda jeep club. I am pretty sure you have to have an actual map not one printed online. You can get them at any ranger station just ask for a trail map. You need one for every orv park in washington now. So you could potentialy have quite a few different maps. O and to add insult to injury... If you are pulled over and asked to show your map you must also know exactly where you are on that map
 
Here is the forest service page on off highway use.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/ohv-use.shtml

list nothing about any of these requirements so as far as I'm concerned the forest service can blow me.

RULES


  • 5mph speed limit;
  • Quiet hours are 10 p.m.-8 a.m.;
  • Do not gather firewood from the campground, it can be obtained along 7920, trail 198.Cut only dead, downed logs smaller than 10 inches in diameter;
  • Pack all trash out; and,
  • Clean the fire pit before leaving.
 
Did you guys even read the link I posted?

They clearly state each vehicle needs a map showing what type of motor vehicles visitors can use, and where they can go. A black and white, non topographical map is sufficient, and can be downloaded from the Forest Service's website.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/travel-management/mvum.shtml

Print one out and you're good to go. Don't over think things. ;)
 
IN for at least one day
 
I'm maxed out on vacation so I need to take some.
 
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