bcjeep

So I'm travelling from Vancouver, BC to Bishop, CA this June and am looking for some suggestions on trails to ride. I'm doing my own research as well, but it would be great to get some ideas from the forum!

Looking for anything from scenic trail rides, to moderately rated rides/areas.

I'll be travelling down the I-5 through Washinton and Oregon. Once in California, I'll be taking the Mount Shasta Mt Lassen Hwy (#89) east through Lassen National Forest where I switch to #44 then to #36, finally to the 395 to Reno, Nevada. From Reno, I'll be staying on the 395 all the way to Bishop, CA.

I've been out that way before and remember trying to visit Mammoth Lakes, or Mono Lake.. I guess there's a good ride out that way somewhere, but the area was blocked due to a forest fire last time.

I'd love to hear your suggestions, most of the resources I've found aren't tailored specifically to offroad driving, just to scenic trails. There will be many pictures and video to follow, in exchange!

Here's a link to the route we'll be taking.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&sourc...8,2.460938&z=9

el_campede

Your going right past Bodie, CA (north of Mono Lake). Neat ghost town to visit.

doojer

Here's a post of mine from another thread... some of it is a bit more south than where you are going, but it still might help you out-- sounds like a great trip!

bcjeep

Wow, tons of information there! Thanks a lot! Your pictures are stunning! I'll post my own when I get back as well. I have the luxury of traveling with a pro photographer, so I'm guaranteed good shots!

I went through the Bodie ghost town last year, it was an awesome drive! I'd love to do it again.

artpics

i know a lot of trails around bishop and mammoth i have a motorhome parked in bishop (stored for the summer) when are you going i will meet you for the day or 2 and take you around if you want, i am also a photographer

bcjeep

I'll be there between June 15 and 19. Our main reason for going is the bouldering and rock climbing in the Bishop area, but if I have my way I'll be able to spend some time on trails too. I mean it's my Jeep and I'm driving right?

I'd love a tour, that would be awesome! The guy I'm traveling with would love to chat with another photographer too.

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https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show....php?t=26897#7

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bcjeep

That's a great resource! I forgot about the region specific forums.. I suppose that would have been the first place to look!

artpics

This sounds like fun.

i know the
Buttermilks very well and the Happy Boulders also the Sad boulders.
if you have ropes we could visit the Gorge. i know all the Hot Tubs in the area. we could try the warming wall in Mammoth i also got some great camp spots that will blow your mind and also some great views sunset at Mono Lake. Tell you what we will leave your friend on the iron man traverse at the buttermilks that should keep him busy for a while so count me in, will pm you my cell number nearer the date.

artpics

I should be in bishop by 6:00pm, should have some good times see you soon.