Recent content by EricsXJ

That's actually a great way to get to Hermit Valley from Hwy 50. Highly recommended.

I will give some of my opinions on Plan A as that is what I've always done. I have done options 1 and 3, and I have camped at Richardson Lake (really nice) on a separate trip, but it could be a cheap (free) camping option close to the end of the trail if anyone is looking for that. I added...

Just FYI, we've posted our full itinerary and other threads for Sierra Fest in the Events Section. https://naxja.org/forums/sierra-fest-2025.551/

We have opened up several threads for Sierra Fest in the Event Section. Here is a link: https://naxja.org/forums/sierra-fest-2025.551/

Please discuss Hermit Valley portion of the event here. Aug 14 (Thu) - Travel to Hermit Valley Campground optional night run up to Deer Valley lookout Aug 15 (Fri) - departure 9:00 am highway travel to Alpine Lake, Slick Rock trailhead Slick Rock trail to Utica Lake Utica Lake to Hermit Valley...

Discussion and coordination on what you plan to do on Wednesday and how you plan to get from the Rubicon Trail to Hermit Valley. There are many options and some might not even be listed here. Aug 13 (Wed) - There are several options here depending on tow rig parking and your plan between the...

Discussion about the Rubicon Trail portion of the event can be done here. Aug 9 (Sat) - Travel Day. Some people choose to travel to the trailhead at Loon Lake on this day so they are prepared to start the trail the following morning. Camping at Loon Lake Campground (fee), at the spillway /...

Here is the full itinerary for the week. Aug 9 (Sat) - Travel Day. Some people choose to travel to the trailhead at Loon Lake on this day so they are prepared to start the trail the following morning. Camping at Loon Lake Campground (fee), at the spillway / trailhead, or there are a few spots...

Since my daughter was unable to make this trip, we returned to the area last weekend for a family camping trip. We camped at the Soldier Meadows campground and the hot springs were great. We got lucky and our trip fell during a cold-front so daytime temps were 65 to 75 instead of 90 to 100 this...

There was a lot of driving for sure but we had time to do everything we wanted to do. Never had to set up camp after dark, and the earliest we departed in the morning was 8 am. Keep in mind, that 350 miles included plenty of pavement (especially on the way home) and some easy dirt roads and...

It was in the canyon right past Post Office Cave.

You don't need one now. You can post pics directly from your computer.

Short videos of the first water crossing in High Rock Canyon.

Thanks Art. I love all the photos of wildlife and nature. People think there is nothing in the desert. Well, you just have to look and it is quite beautiful.

Great photos guys! Remember, the first rule of fight club.... ;) Here's a couple more of our final night. We got lucky and scored Steven's Camp.