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    John Vogel
    Spectator

    @johnv2002

    Locale: East Bay

    I am looking to an impromptu trip with a couple of guys this weekend. I don't know the area very well yet as we just moved here. Any suggestions on an overnight trip I can take below any snow that doesn't have a permit or reservation system? We would prefer something a bit higher in elevation to avoid ticks like what we found at Henry Coe

    Thanks for the help

    #1988528
    Joe Lynch
    BPL Member

    @rushfan

    Locale: Northern California

    Butano State Park has back country camping sites. Went two years ago and had no problems getting a site. Nice hike in the redwoods. If you want more walking miles, you can drop your gear at the campsite and head over to Big Basin.

    http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536

    Let us know where you end up going.

    #1988545
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Butano normally has a good crop of poison oak along its trails.

    –B.G.–

    #1988681
    Charles P
    Spectator

    @mediauras

    Locale: Terra

    Butano is nice, we've taken our kids there, but I wouldn't call it backcountry. Point Reyes can be fun, though its probably full for this weekend.

    There's also some bp'ing opportunities at Armstrong State Park (north, near Guerneville. won't be nearly as crowded as Big Basin trails).

    Of course, if you have time to drive, 3 hours away is Emigrant Wilderness. Its a good place for early season Sierra adventures. No ticks, and at least last weekend when we were there, no mosquitoes above 8000 feet.

    #1988832
    John Vogel
    Spectator

    @johnv2002

    Locale: East Bay

    We just did the McDonald park hike into the redwood areas and yes, it's not quite backcountry, and yes I picked up poison oak from along the trails. I am thinking about trying the Grouse Ridge area of Tahoe National Forest. I am hoping the temps won't be to low and without any snow pack

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    USA Duane Hall
    BPL Member

    @hikerduane

    Locale: Extreme northern Sierra Nevada

    I was going to mention that area, but was not sure snow has cleared all the way out. Bucks Lake Wilderness had little snow two weekends ago. Plus, looks a little like a typical Memorial Day weekend, cool.
    Duane

    #1988851
    John Vogel
    Spectator

    @johnv2002

    Locale: East Bay

    Where is Bucks lake area?

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    USA Duane Hall
    BPL Member

    @hikerduane

    Locale: Extreme northern Sierra Nevada

    Close to Hwy 70, the PCT runs thru it. Quincy, above Oroville/Chico on the Plumas NF. Over an hour south of Lassen VNP. I live a few miles away from it.
    Duane

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