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Brushing Carrizo Trail - CAR CAMP - Two Nights
VWA TRAIL CREW LEADER: Betsy MacGowan
OVERVIEW: Car Camp TRIP
Each day we will hike 1-2 miles to remove brush on the lower sections of the Carrizo Trail. The entire trail burned in August, 2020, in the Dolan Fire, and we are trying to keep it clear from the rapid regrowth of brush that follows any fire in the Ventana.
Trail work is strenuous. You must be in good physical condition to participate. That said, this trip is a good introduction to trail work in the Ventana Wilderness, as we will be car camping, and only carrying day packs, rather than backpacking.
You may choose to participate in part of the trip. This is an ideal trip for partial participation.
THE WORK:
This trip will focus on clearing deerweed, chapparal pea, yerba santa, and re-sprouting oak tree branches from the first two miles of the trail. There is work for all abilities. Beginner to expert. Tools and instruction provided. The work location doesn't have a lot of poison oak. Long sleeves and long pants are recommended even for the hike in.
MEET: Friday: at the start of Road 6 Friday morning 8 A.M. DON'T BE LATE
Optional: if you can't join us all 3 days, let the leader know you will join later.
TRAVEL:
In your mapping program search for:
Timothy Bottoms, Salsipuedes Ranch, Road 21S03, Jolon, CA 93928
This drive takes longer than you think it should because of slow speeds on Jolon Road (the CHP patrols this road so don't go too fast), and on Fort Hunter Liggett (the Army patrols this road and REALLY don't go too fast). Once you leave the main post area you probably still don't want to go too fast because there may be deer.
Take Jolon Road from 101 South just before King City, turn right to Fort Hunter Liggett. Pass the main entrance, then at a strange 5-way intersection take a sharp left on Del Venturi Road towards the Santa Lucia Memorial Park area. After you cross the Forest Service boundary, drive 1.7 miles and look for Road 6 on the left. You will pass Road 4 on the left, then Road 5 on the left. We will camping hopefully at the end of Road 6. The road signs are small blocks of wood painted white. The sign for Road 6 has been missing recently so keep your eyes open for a dirt road to the left past roads 4 and 5. Once assembled, we will drive down another mile or so to the trailhead. Note: if you arrive separately, drive down Road 6 to a T intersection and turn right to go down a steep hill. At the bottom of this hill take the right spur road and drive over to the camp location near a bridge over the San Antonio River.
LEADER APPROVAL REQUIRED for partial attendance; contact leader for trip and meeting details.
LOCAL WEATHER:
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FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE DETAILS:
Betsy MacGowan using the Meetup messaging feature.
WHAT TO BRING:
Sturdy work clothes with long sleeved shirts and long pants; sturdy footwear. A daypack to carry your water and lunches for each day. Bring enough containers to carry a minimum of 3 liters. Bring a head net for bugs!
ALL FOOD for 3 days/2 nights.
Optional: Bring some kind of food to share for an hors d'oeuvres potluck on the first night!
WATER: There is no potable water at the car camp site, so PLEASE BRING enough for all our drinking/cooking/washing needs. You will also need to take enough water for a full day of trail work while we are working. We will be camping near the North Fork of the San Antonio River so you could walk down to the river for water but because this area has cattle grazing you would need to filter this water.
A DAYPACK for your lunch and water for each day.
Tecnu lotion for poison oak protection if you need it. There is SOME poison oak on this trail.
Your favorite work gloves, safety glasses, loppers, hand saw and hard hat if you have them; otherwise tools and hardhats will be provided.
