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
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.
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
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.
