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  • #1801676
    Adam Criswell
    Member

    @macrophyllum

    Locale: Northern California

    This was a nice short trip, I think it will be a great spot for Feb.

    The water was somewhat questionable, quite a few dead fish in it. We used Jacks filter and hopefully all was filtered.

    There are many little spiky plants in the meadow by our camp, on the other side of the river is a huge area with very little of these plants. That might be a better spot if there are a lot of people.

    The ground was great for setting up shelters, pretty flat and the soil was compact enough to hold stakes well but not rock hard.

    A few pictures:

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    some dead fish
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    Little Spiky Plants
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    Chillin'
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    Ken like fire
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    Foggy Lens Fire
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    Glowing Shelters
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    Morning Fog over river (I took this standing next a man with a large gun)
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    Jack getting his morning workout
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    Thanks again Ken for organizing, looking forward to February.

    #1801681
    Matthew Black
    Spectator

    @mtblack

    Correct, Eric. I was using the SMD Meteor again.

    It was pouring as I drove out Friday night but we had a spectacular moon Saturday with few clouds and little mist. I slept with the top half of my bag exposed and suffered from only a tiny bit of moisture.

    The site is diverse and should be spacious enough. I drove from SF through Napa on the 29 and was treated to hauntingly beautiful tendrils of mist spilling around the trees and road as I went past Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. The drive time was long despite the relatively short distance due to the rain and route but I will take the same path in February. Cache Creek is clearly marked on the right side when traveling East on SR 20.

    Please be aware that there is no trash service at the parking area and that you will need to transport collected garbage in your car when it is time to leave.

    Just saw Adam's post. The water situation will be improved with a few more rains. Jack's gravity filter was very handy and I even used Aquamira although the others were less squeamish than I and had no complaints about the filtered water.

    #1801749
    d k
    BPL Member

    @dkramalc

    Are there more detailed instructions on how to get to the site where you were? I'm just wanting to know details for the Feb trip, like exactly what trailhead/camping area we'll be at. Is there a faster route driving north from the Bay Area than the one via 29?

    As I recall from looking on the web a few months back, there are different entry points and so the driving route might hinge on which entry point we're using.

    Thanks,
    Debbie

    #1801772
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Hwy 5 north from the Bay Area heading towards Chico Debbie. I think you take Hwy 20 West and it is about 10-20 miles from there

    #1801794
    Matthew Black
    Spectator

    @mtblack

    Yes, SR 20 West from the 5. The Cache Creek sign may not be highly visible from that direction but it will be on the left. It is the standard brown and gold National Park sign, a little more weathered than most. I am sure that 101 or the 5 will be significantly faster even if higher mileage.

    Wow. Great example of how what you expect to see colors your memories. That sign looks completely different than what I imagine even though I was just there.

    #1801833
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    mile marker 37 on Hwy 20

    #1801876
    d k
    BPL Member

    @dkramalc

    Thanks, Ken – is that 37 miles from the east end of 20, or the west end?

    How far are you guys planning on hiking in for the GGG?

    #1801879
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    mile marker 37 was on both sides of the hwy facing both ways.

    'bout 3.5 miles in

    csign
    sign at entrance

    parking
    plenty of parking

    rolling hills
    a short hike up the ridge reveals the view

    wide open
    big space

    #1802038
    d k
    BPL Member

    @dkramalc

    OK, I'm looking at this map
    http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region2/docs/cachecreek/CacheCreekWADetailed.pdf

    and trying to get an idea of where on the map you were.

    #1802077
    JASON CUZZETTO
    BPL Member

    @cuzzettj

    Locale: NorCal - South Bay

    Myself and one of my kids are in. I haven't attended before but it sounds like a lot of fun. So… Jason Cuzzetto +1…

    Thank you

    #1802109
    Rick Horne
    BPL Member

    @rick778

    Locale: NorCal - South Bay - Campbell

    I am in + 1.

    #1802301
    Ryan Teale
    BPL Member

    @monstertruck-2

    Locale: Almost Yosemite

    I forgot to sign up : )

    Count me in!

    Ryan

    #1811446
    Jeremy Pendrey
    BPL Member

    @pendrey

    Locale: California

    Ken: haven't missed one yet and am most likely in plus 1 or 2 kids this year depending on their schedules. Put us on the list.

    Thx.

    Jeremy

    #1811455
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    I had you down as Tony's +1, lol.

    See you there!

    #1811511
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Henry Coe St. Park officially off the to be closed list!!!!!

    #1811638
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Yep but only until 2015. Still great news. Now if Castle Rock State Park can have the same happen

    #1812043
    Diana Vann
    BPL Member

    @dianav

    Locale: Wandering

    I'm in for at least part of the weekend. As close as the event location is to the ocean, I may also want to get some paddling in while I'm in the area.

    Somewhere I saw a list of possible events for the gathering. I know there's a lot of focus on bringing libations to share. Any interest in an actual tasting event?

    #1812046
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Diana, since I am a Sommeilier and work in the business I would be more than happy to conduct a tasting. What specifically do you have in mind?

    Wine tasting is my forte but I do very well with spirits and beer also

    #1812255
    Diana Vann
    BPL Member

    @dianav

    Locale: Wandering

    Ken,

    If you would be willing to conduct a tasting, that would be great. What I was hoping for is that we could each try something new (that we wouldn't otherwise get a chance to sample). Each person who wanted to participate in the tasting event could bring a favorite libation (or one they'd like to try) to share with the group. I was thinking of bringing a bottle or two of single malt scotch, but I would also be interested in tasting wine or beer or other whiskeys.

    If beer, wine and scotch (and other whiskey types) are too many options for one event, we could have different tastings on different evenings.

    #1814792
    Ben Egan
    Member

    @benjammin21

    Locale: The Grid, Brooklyn

    Add me to the list, please

    #1814813
    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    I have a friend who is interested and will likely be a +1 for me.

    #1814827
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    You guys realize we are going to Henry Coe right?

    #1814834
    Tim Zen
    Spectator

    @asdzxc57

    Locale: MI

    d

    #1814837
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    See the Lush in the brush single malt event.

    Future crowd favorite.

    This thread is technically done as I am only updating this one…

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=56025

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