Sherman Pass / Monache Meadows Trip

July 8th 2011

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- Trail: Monache Meadows

Description

Our plan is to run the Sherman Pass and Monache Meadows Trails with 2 nights of camping in Monache Meadows.

Spoke to the Blackrock Ranger Station - they expect to have the trails open by 4th of July weekend. They have had a record snow season and are working hard to get the trails clear and remove the downed trees. They said there will be a good chance of some snow on the trail.

We have never run these trails before and are not familiar with this area. We are still working on the specific details and would appreciate any input or suggestions. Our goal is to have a kick-back weekend with some 4-wheeling, exploring and even a little fishing on the Kern River.

We plan on leaving San Clemente around 7:00 Friday morning and meeting up at the Blackrock Ranger Station and departing around noon on Friday. Additional details will be posted as soon as we figure them out :)

Rich
(949) 366-6424 home
(949) 289-0099 cell

Run Checklist

Always Required

HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
Full-Sized Spare Tire
Seat Belts
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Battery Tiedown
Working Brakes
Tow Straps
Tow Points

Run Requirements

33+ Sized Tire

Trail Rating

Difficulty Level: 3

	Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
	Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
	Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
	Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
	Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage