I know that we have our Topless Tour Coming the week after but, I'm itchin to get out and do another fun run up in the Sierra's and, being that it's been a while since we've headed up to Niagara Rim, I thought next weekend would be a good a time as any to do it.

For those of you who don't know, Niagara Rim is located east of Modesto and it is a beautiful trail with a lot of options and challenges for intermediate to extreme hardcore wheelers. Some of the trail highlights include obsticals such as Hardbreak Hill, No Way Out and Sidewall Suicide. Of course, there are some great play areas as well including the famous Lions Butt and The Rock Pile. Needless to say, if you can take the time off, we'd love to have you join us!!

So you know, WOLette and I plan on heading up on Friday, August 12th and will be staying at the Niagra Rim OHV Campground which is also where we will be meeting on the day of our run. There are about 15 designated campsites here (more than one Jeep can fit in each) and there is a fee of $6 a day per vehicle. There are pit toilets here but no running water so if you decide to camp with us, be sure to bring plent of water. Likewise, you will need to be responsible for feeding yourself so please pack meals for each day you will be up with us. There are established metal fire rings at each of the campsite and barring any restrictions that might be in effect, fires are allowed but you will need to pick up a permit at the ranger station on the way up. If you prefer to stay in hotel, there is lodging opportunities in Modesto (a little over an hour from the trail), in Sonora (about 1/2 hour from the trail) and even in Strawberry or Dardenelles (minutes away from the trail).

If you plan on meeting up with us on Saturday morning, we will be at the Niagra OHV campground and ready to roll at 10:00 AM. This trail typically takes about 3 hours to do but depending on the size of our group and the amount of obsticals we attempt, it may take a bit longer. Time permitted, we would like to do a hardcore run up The Rock Pile as well or, do it on Sunday before heading back for home.

The Niagra Rim OHV campground is located off highway 108 northeast of Sonora and southwest of highway 395. Click on the link below to see a Google map of this location and to route yourself there. I have also provided GPS coordinates as well:

Niagra Rim OHV Turn-Off
GPS: 38.319743,-119.926138

Niagra Rim OHV Campground
GPS: 38.310749, -119.890175

So you know, the weather up there should be real nice by day (low 80's) and mild at night (mid 50's) but of course, the chance of a thundershower is always a possibility up in the Sierra's so please pack accordingly.

WHO'S COMING LIST
1. WOL & WOLette - camping
2. Moochie
3. HONEY BADGER
4. BONDSY
5. mmccurdy
6. Its_a_JK
7. Trail Bud
8. rampage
9. WestleyAndButtercup
10. 08YELLO-RUBI
11. jtjk
12. MtnBiker4158
13. jsj4raiders
14. brainchild
15. wvhasty
16. Stuka
17. Evolution


MAYBE LIST
1. 08YELLO-RUBI


PLEASE NOTE:
While some of the hardest obstacles do have bypasses, there are a few challenging ones that do not. Need I say, TOW HOOKS UP FRONT AND A TOW POINT IN THE REAR (HITCH RECEIVER OKAY) ARE A MUST for this run so please come prepared. Likewise, while we have been able to get a stock Sahara up this trail, I am going to recommend that rocker guards are a must as well. A 2.5" BB with 35" tires are highly recommended and lockers would sure help out a lot as well.

Here are a few pics from the run we did back in 2009:











To see more pics, click on the link below:

Project-JK Niagara Rim OHV Jeep Trail 2009 Photos

I will post up more information and updates as we get closer to this event. Of course, if you would like to join us or have any questions, please let us know by posting a message here.

 

He'll ya, count me in.

 

awesome!!

 

Now that was one of my favorite trips! Introduced us to the craziness that is the Nor Cal gang and their somewhat bizarre rituals to keep warm!

 

does that mean you'll be coming

 

Count us in, we ran it a couple weeks ago and had a great time!

Conquered the rock pile with no lockers thanks to some help from a great group of spotters!!

 

awesome, this should be fun

 

Really would love to but I can't get the time off at work...see you in a couple weeks for the topless tour!

 

man, that work thing sure has a way of getting in the way

we'll see you on the topless tour