<h2>SLO County 4WD Club</h2>

SLO County 4WD Club

is proud to announce

Coyote Lake / Swamp Lake
High Sierras Run

Tom A. C.-Trail Boss August 23rd 24th & 25th

Beautiful Trees Big Rocks and Crystal Clear Lakes call for video if you would like a taste.

Vehicle and Driving Skill Challenge

Kings River and Pineridge Ranger District, Shaver Lake Fresno area

2.5 Hours from Fresno, Some people do it in an hour, others in 6 hours

No Bathrooms ( unless you call a shack a Bathroom ) No Reservations,

No McDonald's, No Room Service,

No Wimps, No Snivelers, No Noise

All the BEAUTY you can imagine, but at a price! That's right there is a catch. These trails are not for the faint at heart. If you fear body damage don't go. There is about 50% chance of getting body damage in a 67" body width or less 4WD and a 80% chance in a 77" body width or less 4WD. If your wondering it is 78.5 inches between 2 precious trees that I became very fond of last year ( my Blazer is 77" wide).

You will need extra parts for when you break down or a buddy system.

Please make every effort to prepare your vehicle for severe duty. Either fix at home or you will be fixing it on the trail and that is not fun at all.

This will be a buffet style run, some will travel on Friday evening, some on Saturday. On the return trip some will be leaving Coyotee Lake Sunday and others will carry on to Swamp Lake for another day.

I will be leading the group from Atascadero on Friday evening and returning from Swamp Monday afternoon. I am very flexible as long as we all can enjoy the Sierras.

Friday Caravan

August 22nd

Departure 5pm Carrows Restaurant in Atascadero, ETA 11pm Trial head of Red Lake ( nearest intersection168 and 8S10) above Shaver Lake.

Saturday

August 23rd

There will be a safety drivers meeting Saturday Morning at 8:00am at the trail head of Red Lake (168 and 8S10) . Once we hit the trail our next stop will be Red Lake for a hot dog. From the Trail Head to Red Lake it is @ 2 miles and will probably take a couple of hours to get there. If everything goes smooth we should be in Coyotee Lake by 3pm. Fishing and Hiking will be a nice way to end the day.

Sunday

August 24th

I plan on enjoying the area and doing a little fishing early in the morning and some will be planning on leaving by noon to head back to civilization. In the afternoon I will be leading who is ever left to Swamp Lake. This trail is rated the most difficult in the area and last year was a blast. The trail is long and difficult. I am glad I have not done my body work yet! It will be FUN!

Monday

August 25th

After another fine evening in the Sierras and the grand smell of the Pine trees in the morning, we will be heading back to Shaver or ?. At that point some will travel home and others will stay for more fun in the Sierras.

Tom's recommended check list:

Limited slip or lockers, Low gears
Big radiator and transmission cooler
min 31" tires 2" lift, CB, Spare, Straps,
Completed Safety Check list ( If you don't have one, get one )
Extra fuel and critical weak link parts (i.e.: u joint)
High Altitude jets for those carb guys
2 or 3 days of food and drink
A buddy system ( The person that will be with you no matter what!)

NEEDS:

Volunteer to lead the Saturday group and the Sunday return group.

Volunteer to pick up fire permit if you plan on going up before the Friday Caravan. (If you build a fire -you need a permit. Pick one up at the ranger station in Prather or any other F.S. station)

trailboss-Tom A. C.
Home #(its in the club roster) after 9pm (6:30- 9:00pm family time)

Emergency:
CB channel 4 and 9 are monitored (On the trail) Club channel is 7
Dinkey Creek Ranger Station 209 841-3404

SLO County 4WD Club

Coyote Lake / Swamp Lake High Sierras Run

Tom A. C.-Trail Boss August 23rd 24th & 25th

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Coyote Lake / Swamp Lake
High Sierras Run