DJ1

Ok, since my trail time schedule is limited and since Slick Rock is closed, I say Hell Hole for the 12th. I'll schedule another run for the 18th or 19th for Slick Rock.

Hell Hole is more difficult than Slick Rock apparently but a notch under Signal Peak which I hear isn't that bad. If Jurassic's 2-door on 35's with no skids can survive on Signal Peak, I think everyone will be fine on Hell Hole BUT I would still recommend skids (and sliders!) just in case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMg8_hVWjwI#t=59


Hell Hole Reservoir Trail
http://4x4trailmaps.com/4x4Trails.php?Trail_ID=33
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...11-09-a-93531/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG9VutKi3Zw

spinuck

I'd say Signal peak and Slick Rock are equal. they both have a couple obstacles that challenge you and several tame sections. I don't know that I would do Signal Peak by itself for a day trip. Both trails can be done in about 45 minutes, but Slick rock has some more scenic areas you can stop at. Signal peak, the main scenic spot is the top. I haven't done Hell HOle yet, but I thought I was supposed to be tougher than the other two.

JKZinger

Let's do Hell hole. It is a really long haul to get there. Looks like 3 hrs to get there from my house in Stockton. What time and where do we want to meet?

DJ1

Yeah it's a 3 hr drive from the meetup at Chevron (99 & E. 8 Mile Rd) in Stockton to the Hell Hole campground. You guys know all the back roads so I'll follow you but if Justin camps out the night before, I might join them (or find a closer campground that's 1-2 hours away from the trail) since it's a 4 hour haul for me....

S_House, you and Pjohn could probably meet-up in Sacramento and go from there.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/1087...26!2d39.070355

** Assuming JKZinger and/or 40thbdjk decides not to camp out on Saturday night **
Meet up at the Chevron at 8am? Gets us out there around 11am. Figure 1.5hrs to run in, eat lunch at the end of the trail/edge of the lake, 1.5hrs to run back out. Get back on the road by 2:30/3pm to head home...

Chevron address:
Chevron
10878 N Hwy 99
Stockton, CA 95212

Pjohn

Ewww Hell hole. I really dislike the cliff at the beginning. Count me in for now still.

DJ1 I see similarities in our videos I'm just a little slower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITdTf1XPbyM

40thbdjk

I'm kicking around the idea of camping out also. Depends if I go solo or if the wife goes. She has plans Saturday. So if she bails on me for Sunday I will probably camp out also. Are there any camp sites close by or is it sleep where u drop?

DJ1

There's a campground at the trail head but from what I understand it's a pretty isolated site. For me on Saturday, it really depends what time I get done with work since I'll be in San Rafael until about 3:45pm but then have to head back south to Fremont to drop off gear then load up before heading out. Not sure if I'll be too tired by then...

Maybe find a campground in Auburn or Foresthill so it's a shorter drive...

JKZinger

Connie is still deciding if she is going also. If not, then I would probably camp out also Saturday night.

DJ1

Hey you survived it! For those of us who haven't run it yet, I guess that's all we can ask for haha

DJ1

Some great pics here too of the trail...
Hell Hole Reservoir