Ivan
I Jeep, therefore, I am..
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By popular demand, it looks like the Lost Coast - Usal Trail run will take place on Sunday May 30th (Memorial Day Weekend). This will mark this event as the 3rd annual Lost Coast - Usal Trail run! I want to post this early so folks can start planning for this event as campgrounds seem to fill up quickly, particularly for a 3 day weekend. This is a great family event, for family and kids to enjoy. The trail is scenic and relatively mild, but does have it's "interesting" sections to make it fun. It's also part of the same trail used by Jeep Jamboree USA. It is a one day run, but the 3 day weekend makes it great to check out the rest of the are while you are here.
We will all meet in Garberville at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for breakfast (for those that want to eat) at 9:00 am. The restaurant is not all that hard to find as there is only one main drag in Garberville, and the restaurant located at the southern end of town, just as you pull off Hwy 101 if you're traveling north. Actually, there are only about 3 restaurants in Garberville that serve breakfast
After we greet and gather, we'll head out toward Shelter Cove for about 30 minutes, before we hit the trail head. Like I mentioned before, stock vehicles are encouraged as this is a relatively mild trail, but not without it's mud hazards should the rain continue on like it has been lately. The trail is extremely scenic and frequent stops are encouraged to take in the views. Once we reach the end of the trail run (which will take about 3 hours or so depending on stops), we wind up at Usal Beach. There, you can drive around on the beach if you want or just explore the creek that empties into the ocean there. If you are so inclined, there is also a campground there at Usal Beach which I believe spaces are on a first come first serve basis. Or, you can find lodging in Fort Bragg which is about 25 minutes south of Usal Beach. If you don't want to stay in Garberville the night before the run, you can stay in Fort Bragg, drive to Garberville for the run, then end up in Fort Bragg again. Its about an hour and half or so away...just a thought.
So I can get a rough idea as to how many to expect, please post to let me know if you plan on coming....thanks!
For those that want to camp out near Garberville, here are a few recommendations:
Richardson's Grove State Campground. About 10 minutes south of Garberville. Spaces may be iffy as this tends to fill up quickly.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=422
Standish Hickey State Campground - About 30 minutes south of Garberville. Spaces may also be iffy. Call now for reservations.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=423
Dean Creek Campground - Private campground just about 10 minutes north of Garberville
http://www.deancreekresort.com/
Or check out the lodging section for Garberville for more ideas on where to stay
http://www.garberville.org/
For those of you wanting to stay in or near Fort Bragg, here are a few recommendations:
Check out the lodging section for Fort Bragg for more details on where to stay
http://www.mendocinocoast2.com/
Mackerricher State Park is about 3 miles north of Fort Bragg. Check for reservations as this too fills up quickly
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=436
Let me know if you are interested in attending so I can keep track of people coming. Thanks...
Ivan
We will all meet in Garberville at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for breakfast (for those that want to eat) at 9:00 am. The restaurant is not all that hard to find as there is only one main drag in Garberville, and the restaurant located at the southern end of town, just as you pull off Hwy 101 if you're traveling north. Actually, there are only about 3 restaurants in Garberville that serve breakfast
After we greet and gather, we'll head out toward Shelter Cove for about 30 minutes, before we hit the trail head. Like I mentioned before, stock vehicles are encouraged as this is a relatively mild trail, but not without it's mud hazards should the rain continue on like it has been lately. The trail is extremely scenic and frequent stops are encouraged to take in the views. Once we reach the end of the trail run (which will take about 3 hours or so depending on stops), we wind up at Usal Beach. There, you can drive around on the beach if you want or just explore the creek that empties into the ocean there. If you are so inclined, there is also a campground there at Usal Beach which I believe spaces are on a first come first serve basis. Or, you can find lodging in Fort Bragg which is about 25 minutes south of Usal Beach. If you don't want to stay in Garberville the night before the run, you can stay in Fort Bragg, drive to Garberville for the run, then end up in Fort Bragg again. Its about an hour and half or so away...just a thought.
So I can get a rough idea as to how many to expect, please post to let me know if you plan on coming....thanks!
For those that want to camp out near Garberville, here are a few recommendations:
Richardson's Grove State Campground. About 10 minutes south of Garberville. Spaces may be iffy as this tends to fill up quickly.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=422
Standish Hickey State Campground - About 30 minutes south of Garberville. Spaces may also be iffy. Call now for reservations.
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=423
Dean Creek Campground - Private campground just about 10 minutes north of Garberville
http://www.deancreekresort.com/
Or check out the lodging section for Garberville for more ideas on where to stay
http://www.garberville.org/
For those of you wanting to stay in or near Fort Bragg, here are a few recommendations:
Check out the lodging section for Fort Bragg for more details on where to stay
http://www.mendocinocoast2.com/
Mackerricher State Park is about 3 miles north of Fort Bragg. Check for reservations as this too fills up quickly
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=436
Let me know if you are interested in attending so I can keep track of people coming. Thanks...
Ivan