Pinnacles Camping – Rider Thread

Pinnacles Camping – Rider Thread

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  • #9161
    Brandon Wilson
    Keymaster
      @brandon-w

      Hi Folks,

      I am in the final stages of firming everything up for Friday. I will need until Tuesday to firm up all the details. Thanks for your understanding. Us working stiffs are still slightly influenced by the happenings in the day and it has caused me some pain and delay. Many apologies but please look for them tomorrow on the site. Thank you!

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      • #9162
        Brandon Wilson
        Keymaster
          @brandon-w

          Ok, I lied, it didn’t take as long as I thought to put it all together. Here are the details!
           

          Day 1 Ride Out

          • 281.92 miles w/lunch stop and fuel
          • MEET UP 6:30AM La Canada Panera Bread 990 Town Center La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
          • Rider meeting: 6:45AM
          • KSU time w/full gas: 7AM SHARP

           
          Ride Route Summary: Early start to the day since we are chasing daylight savings time to ensure plenty of light for camp setup and settling in. We will spend a bit of time on the freeway exiting in Frazier Park to take Cuddy Valley Rd ending up eventually on the other side of the mountain near Maricopa on the CA-33. From there, northbound for a late breakfast/early lunch near the Chevron (I forgot the name of the place from last year but it was good!) Make sure you don’t eat a hearty breakfast! The route will continue along the 33N eventually grabbing the 198E and a right turn for the last 35 or so miles on Airline Highway before arriving to the park entrance.

           
          The camping details: In years past, there was a small fee per person to enter the park, but it has been inconsistent for parking/entrance. I am working to contact the N.P. but it has been a bit hard. Camping is $5.00 per night per person. Parking has been gracious in the group sites to allow us to park all, or most motorcycles without having to use the overflow. There are showers and in general, the facilities are what you would expect from a national park. We are camping at group site 121, Loop G. You are on your own for meals/camping so make sure to bring plenty of what you want to consume at the site. The camp store has a good selection at a price. There is also a market down Airline Highway a small distance which had a good assortment of meat and other items you may want to cook at the site.

           
          Day 2 – Willy Nilly

          There are plenty of great activities and rides for day two. There will not be an official ride for day two as some folks may prefer to hike, while others will ride. I have done both in one day and we checked out Hollister for lunch etc. in years past. Bottom line here is to enjoy your Saturday with whatever you prefer to do.

           
          Day 3 Return Home

          • 285.48 miles w/lunch stop and fuel as required
          • MEET UP 8:30AM
          • Rider meeting: 8:45AM
          • KSU time: 9AM Sharp
           
          Ride Route Summary: Backtracking a it on Airline Highway you will head south intersecting 198 but continuing straight and south on Peach Tree Rd. Eventually, this will deliver us to San Miguel and Skirt Paso Robles with a lunch stop at Jack Ranch Café off the 41. Continuing East then South on the 33, will intersect Maricopa Highway before jumping on the 5 to officially terminate the weekend at Panera Bread, our route start.

        • #9168
          John Crittenden
          Participant
            @john-c

            There are 5 signed up on the Ride List (Brandon is not signed up). If you are going, please let us know by reply here or on the Ride List!

          • #9169
            Chuck Waychoff
            Participant
              @chuck-w

              Brandon and John: Tony Tang and I are taking a different route to Pinnacles Friday and will meet you guys there. We will probably get there after you guys on Friday afternoon. See you then.

            • #9170
              John Crittenden
              Participant
                @john-c

                Okay, Chuck and Tony. See you there!

              • #9171
                Brandon Wilson
                Keymaster
                  @brandon-w

                  Sounds good chuck!

                • #9172
                  Brandon Wilson
                  Keymaster
                    @brandon-w

                    John, thanks for pointing that out. I signed up for my ride!

                  • #9173
                    Brandon Wilson
                    Keymaster
                      @brandon-w

                      I also just checked the Pinnacles site. Camp fires are still not allowed. Hopefully that will change by the time we arrive. Fingers crossed!

                    • #9174
                      Karl Wagner
                      Participant
                        @sharons-hubby

                        Have fun boys, will miss riding the central state with you this weekend!!! (but I did indicate “not attending” on the ride list Brandon… 🙂 )

                        Will represent the South Coasters in Anza Borrego this weekend at the ADV rally….. hopefully no broken parts, body or bike!

                        Take pictures and start writing that story for the newsletter!!!!

                      • #9177
                        Chuck Waychoff
                        Participant
                          @chuck-w

                          Too bad on the campfire ban! Just called the campground and they said unless it rains the ban will remain in effect through this weekend. Will be chilly at night! Yes Karl, pics and stories from the Adv Rally!

                        • #9178
                          Jacob Furgatch
                          Participant
                            @jake

                            Plan on pleasant weather during the day but COLD nights! In the 30’s.

                          • #9181
                            Brandon Wilson
                            Keymaster
                              @brandon-w

                              Might need to bring my portable heater as a make shift fire! I will make the room. Ha.

                            • #9182
                              Eric Wolf
                              Keymaster
                                @wolf

                                Hey Brandon
                                Sounds like a GREAT weekend! I wish I could make it. Still in limbo physically but I’m with you all in spirit.
                                Blessings,
                                Eric

                              • #9183
                                Jacob Furgatch
                                Participant
                                  @jake

                                  Brandon – I may turnoff after we get on 166 and take Soda Lake Rd. through the Carrizo Plain. That would route me through Paso Robles. I probably won’t decide until we get to that point. It may not take me much longer than the planned route but part of the road is gravel. I plan on making the meetup tomorrow morning.

                                • #9184
                                  Jacob Furgatch
                                  Participant
                                    @jake

                                    Can I get your cell# in case I need to send a text? Mine is 949-903-3905.

                                    Never mind – got it off the ride list.

                                  • #9185
                                    Brandon Wilson
                                    Keymaster
                                      @brandon-w

                                      Hope you are on the mend Eric. Hope to see you soon.

                                    • #9186
                                      Brandon Wilson
                                      Keymaster
                                        @brandon-w

                                        Sounds good Jacob. See you in the AM.

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