*** This ride was postponed earlier due to excessive rain and snow. The new date is now May 13,14,15 ***
** We will be camping at Davis Flat, on the left a few hundred yards past the Gray Pine Group Campground. Thanks! **
Hey, everyone! We had so much fun at the PNW Ride that we want to do it again!
We're meeting at Stonyford in the Mendocino National Forest in Northern CA on May 13,14,15. *These are the new dates!*
Stonyford Recreation Area Link
Stonyford features quite a bit of varying terrain and has something for everyone: tight stuff through the trees with lots of elevation changes, wide open quad trails, huge long hillclimbs, rocks and creek crossings, easy dualsporty routes, lots of forest roads, a lake to swim in if it gets warm, and a small play area for kids. It even has a monument to a fallen Husky rider up in the trees
EDIT: We will be camping at Davis Flat campground. $5 per automibile. There is no running water at any of the campgrounds!
Directions To Davis Flat Campground
(Lat - 39° 21' 25.77599", Long - 122° 39' 12.12479" )
From the South - From I-5 take the Maxwell Road exit (#586) and travel west through the town of Maxwell for approximately nine miles to the "town" of Sites. It's really nothing but a collection of small homes at the junction. Turn right at the T intersection onto Sites-Ladoga Road and travel for about 15 miles to the town of Lodoga. Again, just a bend in the road with a few homes, one of which will have bizarre concrete "art" structures on the right side of the road. Turn right at the junction, cross the bridge onto Ladoga-Stonyford Road and travel for approximately 8 miles to the town of Stonyford. The little Stonyford Market in front of you is the last stop for ice, food, levers, gloves, beer, etc. Turn left at the stop sign, drive two blocks north to Fouts Springs Road and turn left. The Forest Service is on the right and usually has trail maps right near the front door. Grab one if you don't already have one. Travel on Fouts Springs Road (Forest Road M10) 9 miles. As you come down into the valley you can see the campgrounds off to your right on the far side of the creek. Pass Mill Creek campground, cross over the bridge and turn right onto Forest Road 18N03 towards Davis Flat and drive approximately 3/4 mile. Pass Gray Pine Group Campground and Fouts Springs campground on your right, cross the bridge, and Davis Flat will be on your left.
From the North - From I-5 take 162 west from Willows and travel 23 miles. At the junction turn left onto County Road 306 (Stonyford-Elk Creek Road) and travel 18 miles to the town of Stonyford. Turn right onto Fouts Springs Road (Forest Road M10). Travel 9 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 18N03 towards Davis Flat and drive approximately 3/4 mile. Pass Gray Pine Group Campground and Fouts Springs campground on your right, cross the bridge, and Davis Flat will be on your left. I've never gone this way. You can also drive 19 miles south on HWY 5 from Willows to Maxwell and follow the "From the South" directions above.
Nearest Store and Gas: In the town of Stonyford. You will drive right by it on your way to the riding area. They also carry a few levers, gloves, oil, etc. There is also Squaw Creek Resort, a small restaurant/bar with gas and a dump station, that you will pass on your way in to Stonyford.
Water: There is no running water in camp at this time. We will be bringing extra water jugs (about 17 gal) in addition to the water in our van. There's a creek nearby
ORV Tags: The Stonyford area is open to Red/Green sticker vehicles year-round. If you do not have a sticker program in your own state and/or your vehicle does not have a valid ORV sticker, you must purchase an Out-Of-State Non-Resident Permit. They can be purchased via mail or at various establishments listed in this link... http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25669
Confirmed Attendees
WoodsChick
Coffee
Flying Trash Can
HairlessKitty
XLEnduroMan
jerbear
Daniel508s
Manic
On The Fence
SFTE450
SRAD600
** We will be camping at Davis Flat, on the left a few hundred yards past the Gray Pine Group Campground. Thanks! **
Hey, everyone! We had so much fun at the PNW Ride that we want to do it again!
We're meeting at Stonyford in the Mendocino National Forest in Northern CA on May 13,14,15. *These are the new dates!*
Stonyford Recreation Area Link
Stonyford features quite a bit of varying terrain and has something for everyone: tight stuff through the trees with lots of elevation changes, wide open quad trails, huge long hillclimbs, rocks and creek crossings, easy dualsporty routes, lots of forest roads, a lake to swim in if it gets warm, and a small play area for kids. It even has a monument to a fallen Husky rider up in the trees
EDIT: We will be camping at Davis Flat campground. $5 per automibile. There is no running water at any of the campgrounds!
Directions To Davis Flat Campground
(Lat - 39° 21' 25.77599", Long - 122° 39' 12.12479" )
From the South - From I-5 take the Maxwell Road exit (#586) and travel west through the town of Maxwell for approximately nine miles to the "town" of Sites. It's really nothing but a collection of small homes at the junction. Turn right at the T intersection onto Sites-Ladoga Road and travel for about 15 miles to the town of Lodoga. Again, just a bend in the road with a few homes, one of which will have bizarre concrete "art" structures on the right side of the road. Turn right at the junction, cross the bridge onto Ladoga-Stonyford Road and travel for approximately 8 miles to the town of Stonyford. The little Stonyford Market in front of you is the last stop for ice, food, levers, gloves, beer, etc. Turn left at the stop sign, drive two blocks north to Fouts Springs Road and turn left. The Forest Service is on the right and usually has trail maps right near the front door. Grab one if you don't already have one. Travel on Fouts Springs Road (Forest Road M10) 9 miles. As you come down into the valley you can see the campgrounds off to your right on the far side of the creek. Pass Mill Creek campground, cross over the bridge and turn right onto Forest Road 18N03 towards Davis Flat and drive approximately 3/4 mile. Pass Gray Pine Group Campground and Fouts Springs campground on your right, cross the bridge, and Davis Flat will be on your left.
From the North - From I-5 take 162 west from Willows and travel 23 miles. At the junction turn left onto County Road 306 (Stonyford-Elk Creek Road) and travel 18 miles to the town of Stonyford. Turn right onto Fouts Springs Road (Forest Road M10). Travel 9 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 18N03 towards Davis Flat and drive approximately 3/4 mile. Pass Gray Pine Group Campground and Fouts Springs campground on your right, cross the bridge, and Davis Flat will be on your left. I've never gone this way. You can also drive 19 miles south on HWY 5 from Willows to Maxwell and follow the "From the South" directions above.
Nearest Store and Gas: In the town of Stonyford. You will drive right by it on your way to the riding area. They also carry a few levers, gloves, oil, etc. There is also Squaw Creek Resort, a small restaurant/bar with gas and a dump station, that you will pass on your way in to Stonyford.
Water: There is no running water in camp at this time. We will be bringing extra water jugs (about 17 gal) in addition to the water in our van. There's a creek nearby
ORV Tags: The Stonyford area is open to Red/Green sticker vehicles year-round. If you do not have a sticker program in your own state and/or your vehicle does not have a valid ORV sticker, you must purchase an Out-Of-State Non-Resident Permit. They can be purchased via mail or at various establishments listed in this link... http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25669
Confirmed Attendees
WoodsChick
Coffee
Flying Trash Can
HairlessKitty
XLEnduroMan
jerbear
Daniel508s
Manic
On The Fence
SFTE450
SRAD600
Well, I can see how you would feel foolish 
Where do you usually ride? I think you're usually a little further to the east in the Sierra, right?
