If I can, where should I stay the night before? Campground, motels near by?

 

I am not familar with any campgrounds except on the Bear River off of Milk Ranch Road.

But there are lots of Hotels in Auburn.
Best Western and Holiday Inn are where my Mom stays when she comes to visit.
Both are clean, reasonable and 15 minutes from Colfax.

I hope your wife gives you the hall pass ... I think this is going to be a fun trip

 

Bull Also the Colfax Motor lodge. 550 S. Auburn St in Colfax. Not expensive and clean but right next to the 80. # 530 346 8382.
Also the Motel 6 in Auburn @ the Foresthill exit #530 8887829
Travelodge off same exit #530 885 7025
Best western golden key, also same exit # 530 885 8611

 

My younger kids want to come too. 10 & 7, they love 4 wheelin'! Is this a kid-friendly ride? They've been up the black diamonds at Hollister Hills, so as long as the group is ok...

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My 12 yr old son is coming with me.

 

Spinning Bull, you should go to a book store, like Borders or any large book store and pick up Guide to Northern California Backroads & 4-wheel drive trails. By Charles Wells.

 

cool. i might bring my 6 year old.

 

This sounds like fun. I'm going to go for it as well.

I'm coming from San Jose and will spend the night before somewhere in the Auburn area.

I'm bringing kids as well (11 and 7).

 

Kids are psyched! should be fun.

 

Looks like my spousal unit & I are going to be the senior citizens of the group.

--->Our kid is grown and flew the coop already