Reno area fall colors run 10/24 and 10/25

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JeniorNV

Discussion Starter · Oct 13, 2015 (Edited)

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?

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Pathung

· #4 · Oct 13, 2015

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.

Pathung

· #9 · Oct 14, 2015

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

Pathung

· #19 · Oct 14, 2015

JeniorNV said:
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?

Pathung

· #24 · Oct 14, 2015

pointmann1029 said:
Which trail is harder? The one on Sat or Sun? My truck is lifted but I absolutely have no armor... :frown:

Just a day run for you?

jbumx2 said:
Any hotel recommendations? Sadly, I have only stayed in the casino hotels the times I've visited Reno, so I don't have much familiarity with the area. I will most likely have both kids with me again for this trip. :crying:

I'd look into Circus Circus in Reno - could be fun for the kids ::smile::

Pathung

· #25 · Oct 14, 2015

JeniorNV said:
As I said earlier, both trails can certainly be done in a stock rig (remove your step rails though!) but both do have some rocks and you may find them to be a little challenging. You will find these trails to be trickier than the ones we did at Hollister.

My sliders will ship in two weeks - again, just a bit late for this trip, if I were to make it :serious: I'd happily do it without the sliders, though, seeing how fun this could be.

Pathung

· #52 · Oct 18, 2015

JeniorNV said:
You can do whatever you want, but I'll need to go home after the trail before I'd be able to go anywhere else.

The trail actually exits in Reno though, not Verdi.

Are you fairly close to downtown Reno? Dinner with the crew on Sat. night might be a fun idea, kinda like a campfire chill-out after a day of wheeling.

Pathung

· #67 · Oct 21, 2015

Okay, I've secured the "go-ahead" from the wife! For Saturday only, however, but that's better than no wheeling at all. Now if I can only get my sliders installed tomorrow...

I'll be driving up Friday afternoon, and staying the night as close to Boomtown as possible so as not to waste time. I'll be heading home Saturday right after we're done with the trail. I'm excited!

Pathung

· #69 · Oct 21, 2015

kode3 said:
I'm in for Saturday. Jen, I'm going to be driving from Roseville Sat morning, doing the run, and coming back... do you think it's realistic? I'd like to avoid getting a room up there...

We can caravan back to the Sac area together after the run. Maybe Pointman can join us as he's also only doing Saturday.

Pathung

· #71 · Oct 22, 2015

Just booked a room at the Boomtown Reno Casino Hotel, conveniently across the street from the meet-up spot. I didn't get a chance to install the sliders today, perhaps tomorrow.

Pathung

· #73 · Oct 22, 2015

TruckIt said:
that's funny, I checked boomtown yesterday and they had nothing that night. You must be special.

Hotels.com didn't have any availability, but Orbitz did, for the same price - I have no idea how that works.

Pathung

· #75 · Oct 22, 2015

I'm leaving just after lunch. I may also stop by PRG in Auburn to meet Greg and check on my 5125s; if I do that, my total driving time will be 4h 54 min., according to Google, excluding the 30 minutes or so at PRG. The earliest I'll arrive in Boomtown would be 6 pm, I reckon. Does anyone wish to join me for a Lobster Buffet??? ::grin::

Pathung

· #78 · Oct 22, 2015

Nomad 13 said:
Wait! Have you talked to Greg before? Cause if you have then you know better than to think you'll get out of there in 30 minutes. :laugh:

:frown:

Pathung

· #81 · Oct 22, 2015 (Edited)

pointmann1029 said:
There's gonna be water?:woot::woot:

Where there's water, there's mud. ::laugh::::laugh::::laugh::

Pathung

· #85 · Oct 23, 2015

JeniorNV said:
There is one spot that usually has some decent mud, for those of you who are into that sort of thing...

WHOA THAT'S AWESOME!!! I'll need to pre-arrange for a tow in case I get stuck... any volunteers? I have tow points both fore and aft.

By the way, I may show up with only one slider - these are a PAIN to install, and I may not have enough time to do both sides. :frown:

Pathung

· #90 · Oct 23, 2015

What's the reason(s) that you guys don't want to get into some water/mud?

Pathung

· #106 · Oct 24, 2015 (Edited)

Just got into my hotel at Boomtown. The trip was 300 miles long and took a full tank of gas. Heading downstairs for some dinner, then I'll come back and read the board like TruckIt is doing.

It's EXIT 4, TruckIt. From Reno, get off the freeway and hang right - you'll see the hotel/casino on your right, and Chevron to the left, you can't miss it (from my room window I can nearly read the gas prices).

Just got into my hotel at Boomtown. The trip was 300 miles long and took a full tank of gas. Heading downstairs for some dinner, then I'll come back and read the board like TruckIt is doing.

It's EXIT 4, TruckIt. From Reno, get off the freeway and hang right - you'll see the hotel/casino on your right, and Chevron to the left, you can't miss it (from my room window I can nearly read the gas prices).

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Pathung

· #109 · Oct 24, 2015

TruckIt said:
You know, you have to say it three times if you really want me to take you seriously.

"Just got into my hotel at Boomtown. The trip was 300 miles long and took a full tank of gas. Heading downstairs for some dinner, then I'll come back and read the board like TruckIt is doing.

It's EXIT 4, TruckIt. From Reno, get off the freeway and hang right - you'll see the hotel/casino on your right, and Chevron to the left, you can't miss it (from my room window I can nearly read the gas prices)."

Lol! I was having dinner downstairs when I read your post on my cell phone - had no idea what you were referring to.

Pathung

· #117 · Oct 25, 2015

Got home about 30 minutes ago; thanks for a beautiful day of wheeling, everybody! Now, to bed.

Pathung

· #118 · Oct 25, 2015 (Edited)

Day 2 is happening right now, but I could only make Day 1 - happy wheeling today, guys!

Some pics from yesterday:

ASPENS - WE CAUGHT THE TAIL-END OF THE FALL COLORS AFTER ALL ::smile::

DOWNTOWN RENO IN THE DISTANCE:

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Pathung

· #119 · Oct 25, 2015

Two videos:

jbumx2 and TruckIt coming down the trench:

Tacoma and myself going through a bog:

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