SpazMoid
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So i'm getting antsy, and really need to go test out my rig, after this extra lift i've put on. I'm thinking of going up to a place called Lake Albert. I'm going to do this in the evening on friday and make it a night run. I'm not sure if snow will be a factor, i'm guessing if it is, it's not going to be much, becuase the lake is at 1200 ft.
I'd rather not go by myself, But I have been by myself once. I'd be the leader on this run, as i'm sure no one else could find it. It's off the exit 38, then up the road to FS 9020. From there it's all the way to the top. There are a couple hairy sections, mainly 45 degree angles of rock crawling, only one of those. At the top you will experiance excellent night views of I-90, then it's off to the other side of the mountian for an intense ride.
Please I warn you. DO NOT come on this with me if you value your paint job. I will not be responsible for scratches or lost mirrors. Last time I went on this, I lost my mirrors and my front window trim, due to the heavy overgrowth. Also having extra lights is not a need but definatly a plus, as it's extremly dark up there.
The end is a very small picturesc sp? lake, but that is if we can make it. If snow is not a factor, last time I went i had to pull 2 boulders out of the road with my jeep blocking the way at a rockslide point. There is a small campground site at the lake.
I'm going no matter if no one goes or not. I know this is not always the brightest decision, but I have a CB and there is Cell reception, so I can always call if theres an issue, but it would be fun to have some of you come along. As far as mud, there really isn't to much of it. This is again mostly a straight up, probably about 7 miles in.
I was thinking of leaving around 5pm, if there is interest, i'd say lets meet in the northbend area at the Chevron on the corner around 6pm. I do not have a winch, but not sure it will be needed. Last time I was up there was in June, and there wasn't the slightest bit of snow, but when driving on I-90 it doesn't look like there is snow right now.
If you guys want to camp that is fine, but I need to be up early and home no later than 9:30 - 10:00am for a prior engagement. Beer is cool, but only at the campsite, as you will need ever ounce of soberness to not drive off the intense cliffs that this trail has.
Post up if your itnerested....
Oh and just a side note. I went on this run with a 3" lift, and had no problem.. I saw a Jeep Grand Cherokee Stock at the top, so obviously i think a stock cherokee could make it....
I'd rather not go by myself, But I have been by myself once. I'd be the leader on this run, as i'm sure no one else could find it. It's off the exit 38, then up the road to FS 9020. From there it's all the way to the top. There are a couple hairy sections, mainly 45 degree angles of rock crawling, only one of those. At the top you will experiance excellent night views of I-90, then it's off to the other side of the mountian for an intense ride.
Please I warn you. DO NOT come on this with me if you value your paint job. I will not be responsible for scratches or lost mirrors. Last time I went on this, I lost my mirrors and my front window trim, due to the heavy overgrowth. Also having extra lights is not a need but definatly a plus, as it's extremly dark up there.
The end is a very small picturesc sp? lake, but that is if we can make it. If snow is not a factor, last time I went i had to pull 2 boulders out of the road with my jeep blocking the way at a rockslide point. There is a small campground site at the lake.
I'm going no matter if no one goes or not. I know this is not always the brightest decision, but I have a CB and there is Cell reception, so I can always call if theres an issue, but it would be fun to have some of you come along. As far as mud, there really isn't to much of it. This is again mostly a straight up, probably about 7 miles in.
I was thinking of leaving around 5pm, if there is interest, i'd say lets meet in the northbend area at the Chevron on the corner around 6pm. I do not have a winch, but not sure it will be needed. Last time I was up there was in June, and there wasn't the slightest bit of snow, but when driving on I-90 it doesn't look like there is snow right now.
If you guys want to camp that is fine, but I need to be up early and home no later than 9:30 - 10:00am for a prior engagement. Beer is cool, but only at the campsite, as you will need ever ounce of soberness to not drive off the intense cliffs that this trail has.
Post up if your itnerested....
Oh and just a side note. I went on this run with a 3" lift, and had no problem.. I saw a Jeep Grand Cherokee Stock at the top, so obviously i think a stock cherokee could make it....
Prospects look good as of now, but I'll know more later in the week.
