Oregon Discover Trail '08 Planning

[Dbregman]

I ordered the maps and have reviewed them. I am thinking Route 5, part of section 2 and all of section 1. This is a total trail distance of 257 miles - equivalent to 122 highway miles from start to finish. I am going to speak to my Oregon contact this weekend to check on road conditions in early June. For those interested attached is the route overview.

I will post more details as they emerge. Also I am looking for a co-leader.

[stevenmd]

David - any chance on approximate trip dates? Suzi and I are forgoing the National Rally to attend the Oregon trip.

[Dbregman]

I am thinking May 29th through June 3th, or June 5th throught June 10th - drive to Oregon Thursday, camp near the start. On the trail Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Drive home Tuesday.

I am waiting to talk to Rohen this weekend to finalize the dates. I want his input on how wet it will be then.

I hope to have a set date by Tuesday.

[stevenmd]

Cool. As soon as the dates are set I will ask the CEO for that time off. Thanks David.

[PCRover]

My lobbying for selfish reasons would be for the earlier dates in June as the 10th is pushing towards my sons school graduation dates. :D


I am thinking May 29th through June 3th, or June 5th throught June 10th - drive to Oregon Thursday, camp near the start. On the trail Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Drive home Tuesday.

I am waiting to talk to Rohen this weekend to finalize the dates. I want his input on how wet it will be then.

I hope to have a set date by Tuesday.

[Dbregman]

My preference is the earlier date as well, I just need to get an idea of how wet it will be from my Oregon contact.

I will let you know.

[Dbregman]

I spoke to Rohan and we decided that the May 29th through June 3th would work well. We will have sand, mud and possibily snow! I will be finalizing plans and submitting a trip sheet this coming week, so a sign-up sheet will be available soon. I think I will need to limit this to 10 trucks, so sign-up soon.

It looks like my wife and daughter will be joining me!

[stevenmd]

Those dates work perfect for us. Thanks for doing this David. Now to finish getting the rover in perfect condition!:)

[Rover Grenade]

I really want to make this, but need to do a TON of work on my turd to get it even wheelable in time. I will hold off on signing up untill I am certain my Disco will be ready.

[astateofmike]

We shall see...depends on how my work commitments will stack up....

[Dbregman]

Gary (PCRover) will be the co-trip leader. I will be submitting the offical detailed trip request this week.

[RBBailey]

As of right now, I am planing on attending again this year, looking forward to getting all the planning done and following along with what you guys are doing.

For anyone who did not see, here is my little gallery of pics from last year, you might recognize some of the trucks. Also, the guy with the FJ just bought a Disco XD. http://picasaweb.google.com/bhcmrovings/NCLROregonRovers

[stevenmd]

As of right now, I am planing on attending again this year, looking forward to getting all the planning done and following along with what you guys are doing.

For anyone who did not see, here is my little gallery of pics from last year, you might recognize some of the trucks. Also, the guy with the FJ just bought a Disco XD. http://picasaweb.google.com/bhcmrovings/NCLROregonRovers

Great pics. I almost have my truck ready for this trip, just need to swap out the TC. I missed it last year so there is no way I am missing it this year!:)

[RBBailey]

I've taken a look at the PDF map you posted and I have my first bit of input for the trip.

There is a geyser in Lakeview, just north of Goose Lake on 395. Not big, but kind of fun to look at -- it goes off every 30-45 seconds.

[stevenmd]

Sweet! I'd rather go slow and see some sights!:cool:

[RBBailey]

It is insane how much of this trip I have already been going on in my head for the past few years. Check this out in Google Earth:
43°21'38.15"N 120°39'39.52"W

That is at Crack in the Ground, which I believe has a camp site. 30 miles west is Fort Rock, which is something to see, but far out of the way of the route.

Where do you think your camp site(s) will be?

[PCRover]

What should I see at those coordinates? All I see is trees...

[stevenmd]

It is insane how much of this trip I have already been going on in my head for the past few years. Check this out in Google Earth:
43°21'38.15"N 120°39'39.52"W

That is at Crack in the Ground, which I believe has a camp site. 30 miles west is Fort Rock, which is something to see, but far out of the way of the route.

Where do you think your camp site(s) will be?

Campsite will be up to David (dbregman) as he is leading the trip. But I am sure he will be open to input!

[RBBailey]

That's a lava flow with four cinder cones, right in the middle of the desert. It's a spot that has always intrigued me. Crack in the Ground is connected to that same flow. This route is a geologist's dream. Weather could be a mixed bag from rain to snow to 60+ degrees and clear skies. It is, however, probably one of the best times of year to go on this trip. I think there should be lots of plant life in bloom.

David, how many trucks are you wanting to have on the trip? Didn't we have 7 last time?

[PCRover]

Guess I need training on Google Earth as I don't see that at all. Sounds interesting though.

[Dbregman]

I am working on the camp sites, but am planning camping near Christmas Valley / Crack in the ground for one night.

I am going to limit the trip to 12 truck - we may split into 2 convoys during the day if we have enough HAMs to ensure communications.

We will have to figure out how to handle the Oregon folks on the trip (due to the NCLR policies). The two options are to have them as guests of NCLR members, or make it a joint trip with Oregon Rovers.

Of course if You (Ben) and Rohan joined the club - it wouldn't be an issue :D

[Gotrovr]

I am working on the camp sites, but am planning camping near Christmas Valley / Crack in the ground for one night.

I am going to limit the trip to 12 truck - we may split into 2 convoys during the day if we have enough HAMs to ensure communications.

We will have to figure out how to handle the Oregon folks on the trip (due to the NCLR policies). The two options are to have them as guests of NCLR members, or make it a joint trip with Oregon Rovers.

Of course if You (Ben) and Rohan joined the club - it wouldn't be an issue :D

I would suggest either a joint trip or open invitation to Oregon Club Members(out of state trips only) , since we are in their back yard. This would allow Oregon participants the ability to attend annually and get arround the one trip rule.

[RBBailey]

Don't hold a NCLR club member off from going if I'm taking the extra spot, but count me in to meet up with you at some point as long as there is room!

David, just by what has been said so far, it looks like the Dunes or Crack in the Ground might be the spot I would plan on meeting. I can't speak for Ro, but I would bet he is thinking along the same lines based on how easy it would be to get to those two spots from Bend.

[Dbregman]

The starting point should be very easy for you guys. It is about 90 miles East of Bend on Hwy 20. It would be great if you can meet us there (we will probally camp near Glass Butte Thursday night). I hope to have the route broken out by day done soon.

Any ideas on camping near Glass Butte would be great.

[RBBailey]

I think the Dunes is actually an OHV area that would have a camp ground.

Let's see... Here (http://www.oohva.org/)

And other than that, most of the land around there is BLM or other federal land that should be campable.

[PCRover]

Please no OHV Campgrounds! I would like some solitude on this trip, not a bunch of yahoo's in there sand rigs drinking and partying all night.

[stevenmd]

we will probally camp near Glass Butte Thursday night

:eek: 10 hour drive! LOL... :D sounds good to me! I will need to leave about 5:00am and you guys can catch up to me. Traveling with a toddler, I am going to break up the day with plenty of stops.;)

[Dbregman]

An updated overview map with the days split up can be viewed here:


The sign-up is located here: http://nclrclub.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=111

Details of the days below:

Friday 5/-30 Pre-Night (staging)
Camp at Glass Buttes - BLM (6,116’) N43° 33' 40.10" W120° 04' 2.28"
19 Miles from Starting point

Saturday 5/31 Day One (77.13 miles):
Start: Hwy 20 and Gap Ranch Wagontire Rd: N43° 32' 9.78" W119° 46' 22.73"
Finish: Green Mountain Campground - BLM (5,097’): N43° 22' 30.77" W120° 43' 34.88"

Possible stops:
Lost Forest: N43° 22' 22.16" W120° 18' 49.03"
Sand Dunes Well: N43° 20' 11.76" W120° 27' 53.38"
Crack in the Ground: N43° 19' 55.70" W120° 40' 15.39"

Sunday 6/1 Day Two (83.5 miles):
Start: Green Mountain Campground (5,097’): N43° 22' 30.77" W120° 43' 34.88"
Finish: Harvey Flat – Fremont National Forest (6,089’): N42° 43' 33.07" 120° 47' 12.66"

Possible Stops:
Black Hills Discovery Point: N43° 10' 47.08" W120° 40' 52.43"
Dead Indian View Point: N42° 59' 0.38" W120° 49' 43.67"
Ponderosa Launch Site / Viewpoint: N42° 57' 54.27" W120° 48' 35.54"
Fremont Point: N42° 51' 56.97" W120° 50' 2.97"

Monday 6/2 Day Three (67.39 miles):
Start: Harvey Flat – overlooking Summer Lake (6,089’): N42° 43' 33.07" 120° 47' 12.66"
Finish: Thomas Creek Campground – Fremont National Forest (5,560’): N42° 19' 28.47" W120° 34' 30.65"

Possible Stops:
Slide Mountain Lookout: N42° 40' 58.11" W120° 43' 33.50"
Moss Pass / Round Mtn Viewpoint: N42° 29' 34.55" W120° 30' 20.64"

Tuesday 6/3 Day Four (56.47 miles):
Start: Thomas Creek Campground (5,560’): N42° 19' 28.47" W120° 34' 30.65"
Finish: Cave Lake Campground - Modoc National Forest (6,656’): N41° 58' 48.61" W120° 12' 27.79"
Finish is 6.4 miles from Hwy 395

Possible Stops:
Crane Mt. Lookout: N42° 04' 25.89" W120° 14' 37.93"

Wednesday 6/4 – Drive home

[Phil.]

I would like some solitude on this trip, not a bunch of yahoo's...drinking and partying all night.

that eliminates quite a few NCLR members from this trip :D

[PCRover]

Looks good David! I will post up the info you sent me tonight.



that eliminates quite a few NCLR members from this trip :D

Nah...Our members are generally under control ;)

[stevenmd]

An updated overview map with the days split up can be viewed here:
http://www.bregmanphotos.com/Oregon/NCLR%20Oregon%20Trip%20overview.pdf



Looks good David!:)

[astateofmike]

Looks like timing will be bad for me as my daughter is too young to bring without Mom and Mom will still be in school and her kids will need her right to the end....

Maybe I'll get a week off later in the summer and run it alone....

[Dbregman]

More info on the trip and the sign-up sheet can be found here:

http://nclrclub.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=111

[LandRoverRo]

Maybe I'll get a week off later in the summer and run it alone....

Rohan here from Bend. Pleae always feel free to contact us and let us know you're coming. Always happy to meet new Rover folk and hit the trails.

R.