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Hi everyone, an exciting weekend is coming up!
For those that are meeting up at Panera Bread Friday morning, please be sure to arrive no later than 7:45 AM for the ride sign-in and briefing.
We will be departing Panera Bread at 8 AM sharp!
Okay folks – the updated GPX and PDF route files are here. This update adds the Lemon Cove RV Park, along with some changes for the Sat Kings Canyon loop route. Just a note – Road’s End *might* be closed that day, we’ll have to play it by ear and see.
NOTICE: If we do not fill up the camping by Wednesday morning, we will be cancelling one of the sites, so please, if you are camping, let us know sooner rather than later.
Okay folks – camping is back on! But now it’s at the Lemon Cove RV Park. See this post: Kings Canyon Camping Update.
In light of this I’ll be adding updated route files here this weekend, to account for the new camping location.
For those that are still going, and those that are not – please update the Ride List accordingly, thanks!
Okay, so I called the Stony Creek Lodge, and it’s just the campground that will be closed during our planned weekend. The parks and the lodge will still be open for the planned Sat ride. For those hoteling it nothing really changes, and there’s still time to make hotel reservations.
So, as promised – I’ve attached the FINAL, FINAL versions of the GPX and PDF route files.
*** Note that the departure time from Panera Bread has changed to 8 AM to try and beat the heat a little.
Also – in the PDF file I’ve added a route list that gives the approximate arrival and layover times for the various stops and destinations. Those hoteling can expect to arrive at the hotel around 3 PM, and the campers should get to the campground around 4:30 PM – all depending on how long the stops actually are.Also note that Bill Alan cannot attend this event after all, so Eric Wolf will be handling the collection of the camping fees and other camping related things.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone next week! 🏍
Okay – I lied in my above post. I found a better lunch spot than the Sonic Drive-In, so I’ll be updating the GPX and PDF files tomorrow.
Sorry about that, but I think Luigi’s Restaurant & Deli is a much better option, as well as being closer to actual lunch time. 😁
Okay people – Attached are the FINAL day 1 GPX and PDF route files to Kings Canyon. This is the shorter version, with the campers arriving at the Stony Creek Campground just before 5 PM. And I’d like to thank Steve Leo for pointing out some route errors in the prior shorter route that I posted above, along with suggesting a couple changes that make for a better ride up, as well as shortening the ride time a bit!
Please let me know if there are any questions before we meetup at Panera Bread on Fri, Aug 21st.
This should hopefully be an excellent weekend adventure barring any unforeseen events! 👍Another awesome job Brandon!
Just one thing though – I’ve taken over for John C for membership.Hey everyone – I was going over my previous Day 1 (Friday) route, and realized that the campers wouldn’t get to the Stoney Creek Campground until around 6:30 PM. This doesn’t leave much time for the campers to get their tents and everything else set up, and still grab dinner (if they wanted) at the Stoney Creek Lodge before they close @ 7 PM. So I’ve created a slightly shorter route that gets the campers to the campground just before 5 PM.
I’ve attached the GPX and PDF files for the shorter route here. I’d be interested to hear from the campers if they’d prefer the shorter route or stay with the originally planned route for Friday. I’m good with doing either, but would like to hear from any campers on their thoughts!
Hey Howard – glad to have you along. Make sure you sign up on the ride list. Most of us hoteling are staying in Three Rivers at the Comfort inn & Suites. It’s also a cheaper option than the Lodge, but that’s your call.
Hey Steve – You’ll need to check with Bill on that as he’s been doing the camping arrangements, and I’m not that familiar with the area.
Hey Bill – I just called the Stoney Creek Lodge. The restaurant will only be available from 4-7 PM, and the only menu option is pizza that you can “build your own”. Also, showers are not available for campers. Though the Lodge itself has reopened, and rooms are available now. The showers are available for those staying at the lodge’s rooms.
Just an FYI for the campers – so they don’t get surprised.