mojojojo
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- Gresham, Oregon
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5th annual TSF Thanksgiving run
- Thread starter mojojojo
- Start date
AwesomeXJ
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- Location
- Vancouver WA.
I wanna go soooo bad but i've only got about 20% tread on my front two. You guys think thats enough for any wheelin?
WaXJ_Skier
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- Location
- Bellevue, Wa
Out!
AwesomeXJ
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- Location
- Vancouver WA.
You can see pics of my front left tire if you look at my post in "What did you do to you xj today" from today.
- Location
- NE Texas
BoringDave
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- Location
- Boring
You should be good with them. I may just run the 33's I got from five&dime and 2 of them look worse then that.
Dave
Dave
AwesomeXJ
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- Location
- Vancouver WA.
F"%$ it. I'm still goin' . hell if i cant go up any trails maybe i can just throw mudd everywhere and look cool
- Location
- NE Texas
AwesomeXJ
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- Location
- Vancouver WA.
rears have like 45-50%
98CherokeeSport
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- Location
- Bonney Lake, WA
so WAxj_skier is out for this trip so now im flying down solo. i will probably head down early friday morning instead of thursday night now. so which camp are we staying at? and do you guys have any directions that could get me there quickly?
OrangeJeep
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- Location
- Portland OR
How many people approximately will be camping there? I'm still planning for leaving friday evening if antvody wants to meet me and head down pm me with your number. I need a new battery and i should be good.
mojojojo
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- Location
- Gresham, Oregon
My friend is coming up friday after work around 4-5. He will be in a red Durango and knows the way to camp.
Ill get some detailed directions posted soon, if Dustin Doesnt beat me to it...
Ill get some detailed directions posted soon, if Dustin Doesnt beat me to it...
The big thing to worry about is having good tow points front and back. I don't know what to expect for conditions, so the big thing is just being prepared.
:huh:
Better hurry up.
mojojojo
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- Location
- Gresham, Oregon
Easy directions incase the roads are nasty -
Take HWY 6 west towards Tillimook, Look for the signs for "Elk Creek Campground". Elk Creek is on the right side of the road just opposite of SouthFork Rd. It is just past mile post 28, turn left onto South fork Rd, follow south fork Rd past prison camp, approx 1 mile past prison camp the road forks. Stay to the left. DO NOT turn across the bridge! Follow the road approx .5 -1 mile. You will eventually pass by Mini-Ruicon. Just past there, the road will fork again. Stay to the left again. When you get to the top (approx 100ft) turn right down hill. This will put you on Powerline trail, but its a super easy section. When you get to the bottom of the hill Horse Camp is on your left. Come on in and say hi !
There are other ways to get there but some are off road, and some are super steep up hill.... not friendly when your loaded down and there is snow and ice on the ground.
Note: If for some reason Horse Camp is closed. We will be staying at Lyda Camp. This located just across the bridge mentioned in the directions above.
Take HWY 6 west towards Tillimook, Look for the signs for "Elk Creek Campground". Elk Creek is on the right side of the road just opposite of SouthFork Rd. It is just past mile post 28, turn left onto South fork Rd, follow south fork Rd past prison camp, approx 1 mile past prison camp the road forks. Stay to the left. DO NOT turn across the bridge! Follow the road approx .5 -1 mile. You will eventually pass by Mini-Ruicon. Just past there, the road will fork again. Stay to the left again. When you get to the top (approx 100ft) turn right down hill. This will put you on Powerline trail, but its a super easy section. When you get to the bottom of the hill Horse Camp is on your left. Come on in and say hi !
There are other ways to get there but some are off road, and some are super steep up hill.... not friendly when your loaded down and there is snow and ice on the ground.
Note: If for some reason Horse Camp is closed. We will be staying at Lyda Camp. This located just across the bridge mentioned in the directions above.
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I'm sure Mojo will post the way by using South fork Rd, so I'll give another option.
Here's what ODF has on their website:
Also, another option could be unloading at Rogers Camp day use (take a left instead of a right when you make the turn off the highway). There's a big map there you can study. Then cruise to camp in the Jeep. I'm not sure how much snow will be on the ground, so rather than towing to camp blind it might be easier to use the Jeep instead to scout. Also if you make a wrong turn turning around may be a bit easier. Then one of us can run you back up to pick up the tow rig. It's an option to think about.
This is the only map I have right now, but you can kind of see the route you'll need to take. It's pretty straight forward.
For those of us heading out on Thursday I vote we take Rutherford Rd over the top.
Here's what ODF has on their website:
Basically after stopping for your Oregon ORV permit at the Gales Creek Shell (ask for a map), continue up highway 6 for approximately 7 miles. When you get to the top of the pass there will be signs for Rogers Camp/Browns Camp. Turn left at the summit following the signs. Take a right at the Y, and continue on Beaver Dam Rd. The road will split two more times and you'll still want to stay to the right. After you go over a small bridge, stay on the main road for a few miles, and follow the signs to Horse Camp.
Also, another option could be unloading at Rogers Camp day use (take a left instead of a right when you make the turn off the highway). There's a big map there you can study. Then cruise to camp in the Jeep. I'm not sure how much snow will be on the ground, so rather than towing to camp blind it might be easier to use the Jeep instead to scout. Also if you make a wrong turn turning around may be a bit easier. Then one of us can run you back up to pick up the tow rig. It's an option to think about.
This is the only map I have right now, but you can kind of see the route you'll need to take. It's pretty straight forward.
For those of us heading out on Thursday I vote we take Rutherford Rd over the top.
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mojojojo
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- Gresham, Oregon
I reccommend Rutherford Road as the absolute quickest route for everyone !
However, if there is any ice / snow on the road i would not try this alone. This road is VERY steep and curvy !
for those that want it, here is the link to ODFs OHV trail map
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/tillamookstateforest/docs/TSF_08_OHVGuide.pdf
Like Dustin said, they are usually available at the gales creek station as well.
However, if there is any ice / snow on the road i would not try this alone. This road is VERY steep and curvy !
for those that want it, here is the link to ODFs OHV trail map
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/tillamookstateforest/docs/TSF_08_OHVGuide.pdf
Like Dustin said, they are usually available at the gales creek station as well.
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There's also a few turns you need to make that have no signs. Easy to get mixed up. I don't think I've used that route for a few years. Sounds like the perfect route for Thursday though.
Because of the conditions, I'd say follow the signs by using Beaver Dam Rd, or if you've been up there before go down and come up from South Fork.
If it's going to keep snowing this week (it will), a lot of the roads may not have tracks on them. If your towing a trailer the safest bet would be sticking to the main route following the signs.
OrangeJeep
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- Location
- Portland OR
Would it be possible for you to pm me so I can try some way to follow him up?
98CherokeeSport
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- Bonney Lake, WA
so that was a lot of information at once. i will be towing my jeep up friday morning. am i heading straight for the horse camp from milepost 33? is that where everyone will be?
Correct.
We'll be staging from and camping at Stagecoach Horse Camp.
What time are you planning on heading down? I would imagine we may head out for a trail or two in the late morning/early afternoon.
