Gold Lakes/Graeagle on the 4th of July

[WesternXJ]

Moderate and easy trails, beautiful scenery, good fishing and one of the best fireworks displays I've ever seen (in the town of Graeagle) and it's free.

We are going up late Thursday or early Friday.

Take Hwy 49 north through Downieville to the town of Bassetts, turn left into the Gold Lakes area, take the FIRST Gold Lake turn to the left and follow it down to the bottom of the hill (about 1/4 mile). Stay to the left, air down and dissconect. There is a campground at the back (west side) of the lake for off-roaders only.

This is the type of run for the whole family.

 

[Phil]

Three questions: How far is it from Sacramento, could I follow someone up, and would my dad's stock longbed MJ be welcome? It sounds like something fun to go on.

 

[WesternXJ]

1. About 3 hours (depending which way you go).

2. Sure, I'll let you know what we decide about a departure date.

3. Sure, bring it!!

 

[Stoney]

what kind of trail is it?

stoney

 

[Phil]

Ok, I'm in. Is there also going to be a meet and greet on the 3rd?

 

[JeepFreak21]

Looks like me and my GF will be there - going up Friday morning. Hopefully this overheating thing won't be too much of an issue :-\
Billy

 

[JP]

The trail to camp..... is this something that a 1st timer in a stock YJ could do without killing their vehicle? How does it compare to say, Kyburz? We had plans to go camping at Icehouse with my sis in-law but this sounds fun. She is just a bit nervous about draggin her DD across rocks.

Jeff

 

[WesternXJ]

The road back to the campgroung is rocky, but not bad (DD YJ will be fine) . I've seen a class "c" mini motor home in there

Another way to get there is take I-80 to Truckee, go north on Hwy 89, turn left (west) on Hwy 49 and right (north) at Bassetts into the Gold Lakes area.

I'll put up a sign at the first turn into Gold Lake and one at the bottom of the hill so you will stay to the left and go to the OHV campground.

 

[JeepFreak21]

We still goin? I wanna go up friday morning... anybody going then?

 

[JP]

Alrighty, I'm finally gettin out of town! Me, the wife and kid and maybe my sister from Napa, along with the with newbies in a stock YJ are going Friday morning. Hope to leave by about 7am, but you know how that goes.

Hows the over heating problem? Want to caravan?

Jeff

 

[Phil]

JP, when is your sister leaving Napa? That is, if she does go. I'd be up for a caravan Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.

How long is everyone going to be up there? Mostly until Saturday morning?

 

[JeepFreak21]

If you want, we'll join up w/ you when you pass through town. What time do you think that'll be? Is that it? Keven's still goin' right???

PS - I think I have the heating problem fixed.

 

[JTBOSCO]

I may still go,wont know until tommorow night.

J.T.

 

[Gary E]

are there trails to go on, or do you just drive around the lake?

 

[Phil]

ExtremeMopar, if you're talking to me, that'd be great and I can be there any time.

 

[JeepFreak21]

I'm talking to anybody. I was planning on leaving around 9. That sound good to anybody?

 

[Phil]

Sounds good to me. Where do you want to meet, so I know when to leave here?

 

[JP]

Still hoping to leave around 7am but who knows what reality will bring tryin to get other folks up and ready. It may be more like 9. What about firewood? Are we going to town Friday night for fireworks and dinner?

Billy, PM me your number again and I will call you in the morning.

Phil, I think my sister is coming up tonight after she gets off work. Looking forward to meet you.

 

[Phil]

Ok, I think I'll check this in the morning, and if nothing has changed, I'll go ahead and try and leave here about 7:30. I got a phone for the weekend, so if anyone wants to try me in the morning, I could meet up and do a caravan. If not, I oughta see you all up there. Number is (707)337-8066. Phil

 

[JeepFreak21]

I don't even know how to get there... somebody please call me in the morning!! 916-718-3672
Thanks,
Billy