Remember that the next club meeting will be on Wednesday November 2, 2011. 

Be sure to come!! 

The agenda includes...

1. Discussion of some modifications to the club bylaws

2. Nominations for 2012 officers

 

DOES ANY BODY WANT TO GO TO THE SEPT. 29, 2011 MEETING?????????????

From: Gary Parkin - President

CALIFORNIA - BLM - Management of Motorized Vehicle Access in West Mojave Planning Area
 
Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California Desert District, announced its intent to prepare an environmental document to analyze a proposed plan amendment and alternatives covering the management of motorized vehicles on public lands in the West Mojave (WEMO) area.
A Notice of Intent to prepare the plan for areas in Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties was published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2011.
By this Notice, the BLM is announcing the beginning of the scoping process to solicit public comments on:
(1) issues related to plan decisions which will guide the management of motorized vehicle access in the WEMO plan area;
(2) process and decision criteria to be used during plan implementation to designate routes;
(3) issues and concerns within each subregion;
(4) additional issues cited by the January 28, 2011 Court Order, including special status species, vegetation communities (including unique plant assemblages), special area designations, air quality, cultural resources, soils, springs and seeps and Mojave fringe-toed lizard habitat; and
(5) the "bundling of analysis areas" for route designation.
Two BLM public scoping meetings will be held: one in Ridgecrest and one in Barstow. Details on the public scoping meetings are provided below. Any additional public meetings will be announced through the local news media, newspapers, mailings, and at the BLM web page: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/cdd.html at least 15 days prior to the event.
September 27, 2011:  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Kerr McGee Center
100 W. California Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555  
(760) 499-5151  
September 29, 2011:  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hampton Inn
2710 Lenwood Road
Barstow, California   92311
(760) 253-2600
Comments on issues may be submitted in writing until October 13, 2011. The public may submit comments on issues and planning criteria related to the WEMO EA for the Motorized Vehicle Access Element by any of the following methods:
1) Email:  cawemopa@blm.gov  
2) Fax: (951) 697-5299
3) Mail: ATTN: Alan Stein, BLM California Desert District Office, 22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-9046
Documents pertinent to this proposal may be examined at the California Desert District Office, address above, or the BLM's California State Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. For further information contact: Alan Stein, (951) 697-5382.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact BRC.
Thanks in advance for your support,
Ric Foster
Public Lands Department Manager
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 107

Red Rock Canyon Run

October 22 &23, 2011

Come join me in some of the most scenic country in Southern California.  Red Rock State Park is located within the El Paso Mountains, and is filled with spectacular colors, great 4-wheeling and numerous old mines.

 

From the L.A. area, drive north on Hwy 14 through Palmdale, Lancaster and Mojave.  Proceed north a few miles past the Red Rock State Park entrance.  Watch for turn off on the right just 1 mile north of turn off to Dove Springs SVRA area.  Turn off is marked Red Rock Inyokern Rd with a very small sign.  Proceed about 1/2 mile down the dirt road to the camp area.

 

This is a dry primative camp out in the boonies, so bring all your own supplies you might need.  Plenty of room for both motorhomes and tents.

 

We will leave camp approximately 9:00am Saturday morning, and be out most of the day so pack a lunch to eat on the trail.  The run will cover terrain that is both scenic and offers minor challenges.  Locked differentials are helpful but not necessary.

 

 

 Everyone is welcome to the Le Penskes and Mathews homes. Come enjoy a relaxing time beside the pool, bring chair and water gear. Dinner will take place at Mathews next door at 6:00 p.m.. Please bring something to BBQ, a dish to share, along with the beverage of your choice. Wine, condiments, plates, and eating utensils will be available. This year the Le Penske's will provide dessert. We definitely need R.S.V.P.. Pleae park in the reserved parking area between the two home.  Parking will be at 18790 Sussex Rd. Riverside, Calif.

 

 Please R.S.V.P. TO: Michael and Vicki Le Penske or George and Janet Mathews .

 

 

Trail Boss: Jim Arbogast

 

Run will be on July 30 to 4S21 (Indian Truck Trail)  Near Hemet

 

 JJJC Saturday July 30, 2011 Scenic Southern SBNF Run

Been Canyon Truck Trail to 4S21 (Indian Truck Trail) the Adopt A Trail of Hemet JC

 

1. Take 91 fwy east to 60 Fwy east

2. Go east on 60  14.8 mi and exit toward HEMET/SAN JACINTO & merge onto Gilman Springs Rd and go 9.7 mi.

3. Merge onto N. Sanderson Ave./ Hwy 79 toward Hemet/San Diego and go 1.5 mi.

4. Turn left onto Ramona Expressway/Hwy 79 & go 5.4 mi.

5. Stay straight on and go onto Mountain Avenue 1.8 mi

6. Mountain Avenue becomes Ramona Exoressway, go 1.4 mi

7. You're at Ramona Expy & State Hwy 74, Hemet CA  92544.  Gas up here!!  Restraunt is also available.

8. Continue east on Hwy 74 approx 4.5 mi. & exit to the left on Bee Canyon Truck Trail, right after you cross over the San Jacinto River Bed.

9. Meet here at 9:00 am

 

This was an imptromptu run I was asked to put together at the 7/6 club meeting.  The run begins approx  miles from Polly's Pies in Yorba Linda.

This should be an easy scenic run in the southern half of the SBNF, relatively unexplored by our club.

 

Bring a lunch and drinks, your cameras and sun block.

 

Trail Boss,

Jim Arbogast

 

 

 

Here's the scoop I received from Dan & Roy of the HJC regarding the route I mentioned or a scenic run for us on 7/30. Lets hear some feedack on this.
jim
 
From Dan:
The trail that your referring to is 4S21, Indian Truck Trail. It is easy to find, just take Hwy 74 to Bee Canyon Road, turn left and it is up the trail a ways, on the left. It comes out on Hwy 243 at Indian Lookout. Turn left for banning pass.
 
Thomas Mountian via Rouse Ridge , behind Cranston Ranger Station, is a good run also, scenic. Cranston is just before Bee Canyon Road on Hwy 74, it ends at Lake Hemet.
 
 
From Roy:
The 4S21 is our adopt-a-trail. Be sure an take the left fork when you get on top of the ridge, it leads to an overlook that is a great lunch stop.
It is a challenge in the snow, come up and join us in the winter