[JeniorNV]

Sat Oct 10/24: Hunter Lake Trail. Meet at the Chevron at Boomtown (I-80 exit 4) at 9:30 am.



Sun Oct 10/25: Peavine Mountain, west side. Meet at the Chevron at Boomtown (I-80 exit 4) at 9:30 am.



Hoping for fall colors.



Both these trails are stock *doable*. I have successfully spotted a completely stock Toyota Tundra through both trails with no damage. Having said that, there are rocks on both trails and even with a spotter there is potential for your rig to receive bumps and bruises. Requirements are 4WD, at least one recovery point, and no step rails/nerf bars. Mud flap removal recommended.



Attending:

1. JeniorNV - both days

2. MKNV - Sat

3. TruckIt - both days

4. jbumx2 - both days

5. Token Taco - Sat

6. pointmann1029 - Sat

7. Pathung - Sat

8. kode3 - Sat

9. Mr_Scott - maybe?

 

[MKNV]

I'd be interested in the 24/25th. I think I'm out of town the 7/8th.

 

[TruckIt]

We will do our best to make either weekend, just may need to find coverage for Sue if it is the 24th weekend.

 

[Pathung]

I don't think that I can do either weekend, already planned with other activities/chores.

I'd be up for Nov 14/15, though the aspens are definitely bald by then? I should then have a 2"-lifted truck, in addition to possibly some armor installed.

 

[pointmann1029]

A few people at the recent Hollister meet expressed interest in doing a Reno area run, so I'd like to see if I can get something going.

My own selfish desire is to plan this around the aspens in the higher elevations changing color. October is typically a good month, but with the weird weather we have had I'm not sure what they are looking like right now.

The two weekends I'm looking at are Oct 24/25 and Nov 7/8. Oct 24 is less than two weeks away, but I'm afraid November might be too late in the season for fall colors. I am planning on doing a scouting trip this coming weekend to see how the aspens are doing. My choice of weekend may end up changing based on their condition.

The trails I have in mind are HLT and the Squeeze Rock trail up to the top of Peavine Mountain. Both trails are stock *doable*. I have successfully spotted a completely stock Toyota Tundra through both trails with no damage. Having said that, there are rocks on both trails and even with a spotter there is potential for your rig to receive bumps and bruises. Requirements would be 4WD, at least one recovery point, and no step rails/nerf bars. Mud flap removal recommended.

What do you guys think? Is this something you are interested in having me put together?

I'm a maybe for both dates, still trying to convince the wife to do a Reno trip twice in a month.

 

[JeniorNV]

If we do these trails too late in the year, not only do we miss half the point, but the greater the likelihood of running into snow... :-/

 

[jbumx2]

I'm down for either date.

 

[JeniorNV]

Reno area fall colors run?

This will likely be the weekend of 10/24 but I will know more this evening and hope to make a decision then.

I'll try to get another run going later in the year since I know some of you will have to miss out on this one, but it won't be high elevation trails like these.

 

[Pathung]

I'm definitely out for the 11/7~8 weekend, but if I try really hard and get on the wife's good graces, I may be able to make Oct 24/25

 

[10935]

Jen, I'm interested... Are you thinking a day trip or camping?

 

[JeniorNV]

I decided to do my scouting trip after work today and found this. These damn trees are too unpredictable.

 

[pointmann1029]

I decided to do my scouting trip after work today and found this. These damn trees are too unpredictable.

So i guess it's just a Reno area run now....::grin::

Have you ever checked out the trails near Boca reservoir? They any good?

 

[JeniorNV]

Have you ever checked out the trails near Boca reservoir? They any good?

That pic was taken about 5 miles from Stampede Reservoir.

Near Boca though? Not many.

 

[bhowdy]

Wow .... If you like those fall colors in the Reno area the "show" that we get here in east Tennessee would really amaze you!

 

[JeniorNV]

Wow .... If you like those fall colors in the Reno area the "show" that we get here in east Tennessee would really amaze you!

At their peak, they obviously have a little more color than this ...but golden aspens and blooming rabbitbrush is about the extent of our "fall colors." I'm sure Tennessee is gorgeous in the fall.

 

[Mr_Scott]

This is weird, the other other local club just did peavine last weekend and it was mostly green.

 

[JeniorNV]

Reno area fall colors run?

This is weird, the other other local club just did peavine last weekend and it was mostly green.

PM or FB me a link...

What part of Peavine were they on? I was on the Verdi side. At around 5000 ft in elevation, there were young trees that were still yellowish-green. This pic was taken at 6000 ft. The younger trees nearby still had some orange leaves, but they were already losing them. I was surprised at the difference 1000 ft made. At higher elevations I would expect even fewer leaves.

The trees in this pic are about the same size and around the same elevation as the ones at Squeeze Rock. I wish I'd had time to check out that side of the mountain...maybe the situation is less bleak?

Anyone know how quickly aspens go from yellow-green to bald? It's not something a desert dweller gets to witness much...

 

[JeniorNV]

Apparently this was on a different part of Peavine this past weekend.

Now I don't know what to think.

 

[Pathung]

Apparently this was on a different part of Peavine this past weekend.

Now I don't know what to think.

Lol! Just go anyway, those two trails that you're planning on sound like fun; the elevation-gain alone is interesting. How long will it take from bottom to top?

 

[JeniorNV]

Reno area fall colors run?

OK, I'm making it official. They're fun trails regardless.

Hunter Lake Trail on Sat 10/24.

West side of Peavine Mountain on Sun 10/25.

I will cancel in the event of snow/rain/mud/ice.

And I'll probably scout out one or both trails this weekend anyway.

Lol! Just go anyway, those two trails that you're planning on sound like fun; the elevation-gain alone is interesting. How long will it take from bottom to top?

The elevation gain is big. Peavine climbs from about 5K to 8K; HLT goes to around 9K.

We'll probably finish with HLT around late afternoon and Peavine around mid-day, but the exact run time will depend on a lot of factors.

Jen, I'm interested... Are you thinking a day trip or camping?

There is camping in the area, but people typically find a hotel or just come for the day.