Topic: 4th of July Holiday Weekend 2017: Planning Thread

[steve c]

Just looked at a calendar and realized the 4th of July lands on a Tuesday this year.
I also checked with work and I have that Monday off.  That means, FOUR DAY WEEKEND!

Does anyone want to get high and celebrate America's birthday?
(and by high, I mean altitude)

I'm thinking mountains!

First place that comes to mind is Monache Meadows... 4x4 required to get in and out which means no RVs or drunk teenagers in their honda civics!

I figured we could start planning now since it's less than a month away.  Give people the chance to put those requests in to work if needed and make arrangements. 

I don't really want to lead this run, I'll leave that to Jordan or whomever.  Also, i'm not married to my first idea and definitely open to other people's suggestions for locations. 

[xxSVxx]

def interested, dependent on if I have Monday off or not....will follow up soon

[FBinSD]

Sounds like a good plan!

[Jayrat]

Also  Saturday July 1st is Canada's 150th B-Day
So for an AMERICANADIAN
It's double reason to Party 

[RBduffer]

I like yer thinkin' Steve, I'm in for a getaway from knuckle heads weekend

[Celt]

Rats, that sounds like a great plan unfortunately I have a date committed to Shegannenery all day long on the 4th. Oh, lucky me.....

[knightrider]

I'm in for manache meadows,  no clue where it is or how to get there so no leading from me. 

[Sage Bromax]

Monache Meadows is north of Kennedy Meadows.  To get there, go up HWY395 to the Shell station/Subway that we stopped at coming back from Cerro Gordo.  Top off your tanks there, then go north three miles and hang a left on 9 Mile Canyon Road. That will get you in the area.

[JFanaselle]

Sounds like an awesome trip, but I already have a family obligation that weekend. Some family coming into town for a BBQ/housewarming party at my cousin's new place in Riverside. Have fun guys!

[steve c]

Toro made a good point via text, Monache Meadows may be packed for the 4th.  I have NO idea or context as I've only been there once.

Does anyone else have a good idea? 

[FBinSD]

Probably everywhere will have more people than a non-holiday weekend.  I am still down with giving Monache a try.

[Toro]

When are you thinking of heading up?

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[steve c]

If I could arrive into camp maybe mid afternoon on Saturday, that would be awesome.
I remember Monache being a long day of driving. 

[steve c]

Monache is apparently out

4th of July Holiday Weekend 2017: Planning Thread

Any other bright ideas?

[Ghost65]

Monache is apparently out

4th of July Holiday Weekend 2017: Planning Thread

Any other bright ideas?

It all boils down to drive time...closest elevated places are gonna be smashed with humanity, IF  you can get a reservation this late in the game.

Some places to drag your pointer to...

-Shuteye Ridge Trail, off the 395, High Sierras

-Check out areas in and around Flagstaff, AZ.  Lots of dispersed camping, and fun off road trails in and around the Crown King area.  There are also LOTS of fire roads in and out of the Coconino Nat'l Forest to explore.

-Reno/Tahoe area, a days drive but also lots of dispersed camping (do your Google work) and off road trails to check out...incl the Rubicon area.