Sierra Trek Run Descriptions
NEW ADDITIONS TO HISTORIC SIERRA TREK RUNS:
- Wednesday/Thursday overnight SUV trek near Lake Tahoe
- Rock’n into the Night Run on Fordyce- see details below
- Saturday ATV/UTV Run - see details below for ATF/UTV fun
- Saturday River Run – second-annual run from Meadow, see below
NOTE: If you register for a full Thursday or Friday run, you can add one of these runs as a second run for $50 per vehicle.
| Thursday SWB: | This run traverses the famous Fordyce Creek Trail from Indian Springs to Meadow Lake. This is a highly technical trail with a rating of 9. A locking differential and 33-inch tires are required. O'dark-thirty departure, 80 vehicle limit. A 3” lift is highly advised. |
| Wednesday/Thursday Overnight SUV Historic Trip: | This narrated historic tour of the Tahoe National Forest is spectacular. Learn about the Donner Party tragedy and take in a bird's-eye view of Lake Tahoe. 25-vehicle limit. |
| Friday SWB | Traverses Fordyce Creek Trail from Indian Springs to Meadow Lake. A lift, locking differential and 33-inch tires are required. Trail rating of 9. Dawn departure, 80 vehicle limit. A 3” lift is highly advised. |
| Friday Top-End SWB: | Stages at Cisco Grove and heads up the Fordyce Creek trail to Winch Hills 3,4 & 5 to Meadow Lake. A locking differential and 33-inch tires are required. O'dark-thirty departure. Trail rating of 9. 40 Vehicle limit and a 3” lift is highly advised. |
| Rock'n into the Night: | Run the Fordyce from Cisco Grove to Meadow Lake under the Stars. Trail rating 10. It is recommended that drivers have run this trail at least once. Vehicles must have a locking differential and minimum of 33-inch tires. Departs Cisco Grove 6 PM Friday, heads up Winch Hill 3,4 and 5, with food and entertainment atop winch hill 5. 25-vehicle limit. |
| Saturday River Run: |
2010 sold out early. Join us to run the trail backwards from Meadow Lake to the river, then back to camp. One locking differential and 33-inch tires are required. Departs Meadow Lake Camp at 7 AM. Trail rating of 9. 50-vehicle limit. Spaces will be allotted based on the post date of your registration form and will be posted at the registration booth Friday. |
| Saturday Intermediate: |
Saturday Intermediate Run: Experience the High Sierra Gold Country on our guided Intermediate 4WD run. Trail rating of 5. Departs Saturday a.m. from Base Camp. 50-vehicle limit. |
| Saturday ATV/UTV Run: | This new run for ATVs and UTVs is chaired and by members of the Cal Sierra ATV club. This run will follow roads and trails in the Meadow Lake area and will be 4-5 hours of history, scenery, and ATV/UTV fun. Departs the Meadow Lake ‘Y’ intersection at 8am on Saturday. You may add this as a second run for $50/vehicle. |
| Saturday Historical/SUV: |
A narrated tour of historic Summit City, the Miner's Cabin, Hartley's grave and Meadow Lake area. 25-vehicle limit. |
| Food and Entertainment only: |
Includes Sierra Trek Saloon, live music, all camp activities and meals: Thursday dinner, Friday and Saturday breakfast & dinner, Sunday breakfast. Register for this if you are not running a trail. |
| Entertainment only: |
Includes all camp activities and camping (unless you camp in the PG&E campground). No meals or trail ride included. |
Additional Notes:
- The Fordyce Creek is a challenging trail, requiring precision driving skills and a well-maintained vehicle. We require at least one locking differential and minimum of 33-inch tires (lift kits strongly recommended). Trail crews assist where needed they DO NOT carry spare parts for your vehicle. It will be a lot more fun if your rig is in good condition.
- The Intermediate Trail is designed for slightly modified 4x4s. Depending on conditions, this trail will be challenging in a stock 4x4.
- SUV and Historic Trail rides are designed for all four-wheel drive vehicles.
- Sierra Trek Camp activities include vendor show, kids games, in-camp poker run, lake activities, a Texas Hold'em tournament, Sierra Trek Saloon, live band, RTI ramp, our famous raffle and Fiesta Camping (camp anywhere you want).
