An early and chilly morning in the dusy ershim trail, breaking camp and getting ready to hit the road. The trail from bishop pass heading west goes down into dusy basin and eventually leads to the john muir trail in leconte canyon after about 6 miles. If i do please let me know this was the largest group our club has had for the dusy. Dusy ershim ohv trail is a 30 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near lakeshore, california that features a lake and is rated as difficult. In this example, 088100akit fits a land cruiser built between 1963 and 973.
Back roads are abundant around dinkey, leading higher up to large, granite reservoirs with more camping options and numerous forest dirt roads zigzag across the mountain terrain wherever possible. Eventstrails 200s on hole in the rock trail hitr page. Please remember to always tread lightly and help any way you can to keep our public lands open rusty sanoian. Several of the better atv trails are nearby dusy ershim ohv route including hite cove ohv route, red lakecoyote lake ohv route, spanish ohv route, miami creek ohv area, clear creek management area and frank raines ohv park. Once youve completed the trail, youll earn points to level up to higher achievement ranks.
The official 3rz knowledge and database thread read 663852 times. Courtright reservoir is 32 miles south of shaver lake in the sierra national forest. Sorry for the delay in getting a write up for the dusy. Somewhere in the middle of the night, a storm front moved in. To be honest, im a little beat from wheelin this summer. The traditional trailhead begins at courtright reservoir. The dusy ershim route is a corridor between two wilderness areas, and definitely only for experienced drivers in lifted, locked short wheel base vehicles. Be aware that portions of the trail cross large granite. The dusy, famous very tough off road 4x4 dusy ershim jeep trail, a very scenic trail duration. Dusyershim trail california four wheel drive association. After continuing to the bottom of the canyon, dusy climbed out through a wooded region not far from where the trail was subsequently built. There are 2 adventure trails that in my opinion are the best we have access to. The ending monthyear means this part fits vehicles up to but not including september 1973 or vehicles built between january 1, 1963 and august 31, 1973. Most people take a minimum of two days or as many as four days to travel its entire length to kaiser pass road, above huntington lake.
It is most often compared to the more famous rubicon trail which is 14 miles long. Cross the dam and stay on the road to the sign for the dusy ershim ohv route. Dinkey creek campground dorabelle campground gigantea campground mckinley sequoia grove sawmill campground dirt road free, primitive or open camping abundant on the dirt backroads in sierra national forest. Talked to a couple other jeeperswheelers in a fj40 group and they said thompson hill was freakn crazy extreme this season. The route begins at 8,400 feet elevation, with many open rocky areas. History of rtc and the railtrail movement railstotrails.
History of rtc and the railtrail movement thirty years ago, a group of walking and biking enthusiasts, railroad history buffs, conservation and parks groups, and activetransportation activists began meeting regularly in washington, d. Our group reserved 5 rooms for a jeep trip to the nearby dusy ershim trail. Ive been there and back 3 times and not sure if ill get there again, but it doubles the sketchy fun of this trail. Dusy ershim trail off road map shaver lake, california. The dusyershim ohv route in the kings river and pineridge ranger districts of the sierra national forest, is actually a corridor between the dinky lakes wilderness and the john muir wilderness. The dusy ershim route is a 600foot corridor between two wilderness areas, the john muir and dinkey lakes wilderness areas. You can also earn points by uploading photos and engaging with the badge of honor community.
The dusyershim trail is 30 miles long, located near lakeshore, california, and rated difficult. They pioneered and built this trail starting in 1956 one section at a time starting on the north end. Eventstrails 200s on hole in the rock trail hitr page 3. If youre camping this far out in an ohv mecca, dont forget the brewskis. Kurt diederichs climb, which ascends dorr mountains east face, is an example of a memorial path. The route is definitely only for experienced drivers. B and i in sac who is putting together a trip to dusy also the first week of august and inviting me to join them darn that han week in reno. The final section between dusy meadow and thompson lake was broken through in 1968. You must be the final judge of a trails condition on the day you drive it. This video features the dusy ershim trail in the sierra national forest. Mount desert islands presentday trail system evolved over centuries of human use and settlement of the land. Cross the dam and stay on the road to the sign for the dusyershim ohv route. Thoughts on the rubicon trail page 2 american adventurist. Included in the route descriptions are the rubicon trail, the barrett lake trail, the hell hole trail, the ershimdusy trail, and the monache meadow trail.
By kevin mckenzie, besides the difference in the length, you will also find no. Cross the dam on the east side of the lake and stay on the road to the dusy. Dusyershim route the first mile of the route is shared with foot and horse traffic. Elevation rises to 10,000 feet at thompson lake, remaining at the 9,000 to 10,000 foot range for the rest of the route. A general locator map subdivides the state into trail groups. History of rtc and the rail trail movement thirty years ago, a group of walking and biking enthusiasts, railroad history buffs, conservation and parks groups, and activetransportation activists began meeting regularly in washington, d. The dusyershim route is a corridor between two wilderness areas, and definitely only for experienced drivers in lifted, locked short wheel base vehicles. Dusyershim ohv trail is a 30 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near lakeshore, california that features a lake and is rated as difficult.
Dusy ershim is the only trail that allows motorized vehicles in the wilderness of the sierra nevada mountains. The route begins at 8,400 feet elevation with many open rocky areas. Please remember to always tread lightly and help any way you can to keep our public lands open. Pics from the dusyershim trail bronco chat archives. Jul 31, 2017 in each one of these sections, you will find detailed information on the 4.
High sierra suv trails ii track and trail publications. Frank dusy was a very unusual man and deserves a prominent place in the annals of the sierra. Jan 16, 2018 individuals who financed a trail could name it after the person of their choice. Several of the better ohv4wd trails are nearby dusyershim ohv route including miami creek ohv area, spanish ohv route, swamp lake ohv route, frank raines ohv park, clear creek management ohv area and peligreen jeep trail. There are 50 miles 80 km of trails offering a variety of one way and loop trips into the lake basin. Photos of dusyershim ohv trail california alltrails. Dispersed camping is available, but camps must be more than 100 feet from water or meadows. It is tough, demanding, hot, and sometimes funny as hell. The dinkey lakes wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located 45 miles 72. Exploration of the sierra nevada, frank dusy, by francis. Review of the best atv trails at dusyershim ohv route near fresno in california. This must be the most difficult trail in california and certainly one of the toughest in the nation.
Voyage rock camping area is the ohv hotspot of the sierra national forest. I was hoping to do all of swamp in a day before the summer ends. We awoke to a light rain which was quickly followed by hail, sleet, and snow at various times. The kit required for a 973 or september 1973 vehicle is 088100bkit, which fits 973892 or vehicles built between september 1, 1973 and.
Each section of the threeday trail is as challenging as the next, with some really hard spots mixed in. Several campsites and campgrounds are along the way. Came off the trail sunday, its clear all the way through. Be aware that portions of the trail cross large granite slabs and are ma rked with rocks. Of the big three hard core trails up in the sierra nevada mountains, the dusy ershim is nowhere near as famous as the rubicon trail and far from being as challenging as fordyce but what makes it a tough trail in its own right, is its extreme remoteness and relentless 33 miles of rugged terrain. This one is the king, 30 miles and two or three days of pure fun. Thought i would share some info that ive gathered over the years on our beloved dusyershim trail. The dusy ershim ohv route in the kings river and pineridge ranger districts of the sierra national forest, is actually a corridor between the dinky lakes wilderness and the john muir wilderness. Jun 22, 2012 the trail from bishop pass heading west goes down into dusy basin and eventually leads to the john muir trail in leconte canyon after about 6 miles. Dusy ershim trail dirtopia, the offroad encyclopedia. The 31 mile long dusyershim trail is one of the most rugged and challenging jeep trails in the country. Heading back wasnt the fun decision but it was the right one especially since this was a. A mix of great suv trails and difficult serious trails, including the dusyershim, fordyce creek and.
The trail is primarily used for camping, fishing, and off road driving and is accessible yearround. The dusyershim trail is located 77 miles northeast of fresno, california. Jeep wranglers off road on the the famous dusy ershim jeep trail. We were able to leave our trucks and trailers there while we were on the trail for 4 days. Dont worry, you have 300 feet from center line, both directions, before you actually touch the wilderness. A very scenic trail that climbs to 0 feet at thompson lake, then rarely drops below 9000 feet after that. This is one of the toughest expedition trails in the united states. It was pretty informative regarding the trail ion general, bypasses, and covered some history as well. A very scenic trail that climbs to 10,000 feet at thompson lake, then rarely drops. To add insult to injury my name list went through the washing machine, so i hope i dont forget anyone. We were up at voyager chicken rock rock camping on labor day. Located in sierra national forest, 30 miles of trail located near lakeshore, california. Original videos from this reply posted jan 3, 2006. Roger mitchell describes in great detail what you are likely to see along these back roads and jeep trails, including flora, fauna, geology, history, and mining.
Follow mckinley grove road to courtright road, turn left. Jul 12, 2016 overall, dusy ershim ohv route is the 40th most popular atv riding trail of all 106 atv trails in california. Plaques were often set along the trails in memory of the person who was being honored. One trail with no access roads, no bypasses, no cell phone communication, no. Actual trail construction took innovative forms as well. This trail takes a true commitment to overcome all that the 33 mile trail has to offer.
I havent run the trail, so i dont know if its accurate or not. In all, they built 10 trails in the shaver lake area, most of which are in this book. Jan 14, 2008 the dusy ershim route is a 600foot corridor between two wilderness areas, the john muir and dinkey lakes wilderness areas. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is helpful and friendly. Also in california are the pinyon mountain trail in borrego springs and the dusy ershim trail in. Aside from busy trail directory websites, this book gives you everything you need to know and a little more. Maybe once i get these knuckles replaced ill feel reenergized. We cleaned up the mess as best we could with the time and resources we had. Next on my plate is to get the right group of people to run the dusy ershim likes. Rooster rock named after a similar rock obstacle on dusyershim trail, rooster rock is a steep climb. Campsites are located on the courtright reservoir and right off of the dusyershim trail where you can get your motors running.
With the group size we had we were able to head back in a three jeep convoy while the rest of the crew had the ability to continue on into the woods and down the trail. Dusy ershim route the first mile of the route is shared with foot and horse traffic. Dusyershim ohv route for atv riding printable trail guides. From american indians who blazed trails on hunting forays, to european settlers who connected villages and harvested forests, their activities provided transportation routes on the island long. Thanks bigmike trail points of interest from southtonorth trail direction. Dusyershim ohv trail is a 30 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near lakeshore, california. Our ultimate printable atv riding guide to the dusyershim ohv route in california has a atv riding trail description, maps, lodging recommendations and contact information. Jan 10, 2020 our group reserved 5 rooms for a jeep trip to the nearby dusy ershim trail. My plan was to head down a couple miles and then move offtrail to one of the dusy basin lakes where i would make camp. An easy trail can quickly become difficult when washed out by a rainstorm or blocked by a fallen rock. The dusy, famous very tough off road 4x4 dusy ershim jeep. Exploration of the sierra nevada, frank dusy, by francis p. Of course, the tightly planted sea of trees dont exactly make to.
Check in with your mobile device when youre on location and about to start the trail. I have read that it launched into the sky somewhere between 30 and 50 depending on what book or website you are looking at. The heavy snows close many of the trails in the area including the dusyershim trail during most of the year. Included in the route descriptions are the rubicon trail, the barrett lake trail, the hell hole trail, the ershim dusy trail, and the monache meadow trail.
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