Zé
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How far can a Civic get up Blue Ridge?safely?
I have a hike in mind but perhaps do not want to make it too hard starting from Acorn Rd, but don't want to deal with Blue Ridge if it's a major pain.
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mattmaxon
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Re: How far can a Civic get up Blue Ridge? | Zé wrote: | safely?
I have a hike in mind but perhaps do not want to make it too hard starting from Acorn Rd, but don't want to deal with Blue Ridge if it's a major pain. |
No worries
Carefully driven the last mile or so in a few spots is fine
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Hikin_Jim
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My Honda Accord did just fine with 3 guys + equipment. Just keep your eyes open and take it slow where needed.
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Zé
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what is the final point, can I get close to the base of Wright Mt?
how long from the 2 does this part take, approximately?
thanks guys
another reason this forum is awesome
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HikeUp
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A few years ago (timely info eh?), my accord made it no problem all the way to the start of the North Backbone Trail at the base of Wright. As Matt says, careful on the last mile or so. Don't remember how long it took but it's pretty insignificant compared to the total time it took from Pasadena (best guess is 20-30 mins max I would think).
Might want to check with locals to see if the gate at the ACH is open. Who knows what they locked during the fire closure.
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Zé
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thanks. 20 min isn't bad
well hopefully the gate will be open. if they say Baden Powell area is open, they should expect a lot of people to try to get to Vincent Gap
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HikeUp
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There are 2 gates (at least) on the Blue Ridge road. One at the ACH and one at Guffy Campground. Both are usually open at this time of year. Hope is great! Have an alternate plan 
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edenooch
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I hate this.
a jeep needs to replace some thing else on 10 essentials! 
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MtnMan
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The Cal-Trans gate is still locked on Hwy 2 at Big Pines tonight. Hopefully, Cal-Tran's/CHP/ANF will get things together tomorrow, and get it open to at least Vincent Gap. We'll get more info tomorrow, I suspect.
Once that gate is open, Blue Ridge Rd will be open all the way back down to Lupine until the snow flies/Mt. high makes snow. And yes, as stated here, you can do it in a Civic. Just take it slow the 1st 2 miles on the broken pavement, and a few points in between after that. No big deal.
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TacoDelRio
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| edenooch wrote: | I hate this.
a jeep needs to replace some thing else on 10 essentials! |
The ten suggestions, you mean. 
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Hikin_Jim
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| Zé wrote: | what is the final point, can I get close to the base of Wright Mt?
how long from the 2 does this part take, approximately?
thanks guys
another reason this forum is awesome |
You can get to the west approach (via the PCT), the North Backbone Trailhead, or the east approach (via the PCT) using the road. Wright Mountain is super anti-climactic. There's no distinct summit.
A descent down Fish Creek to the East Fork, now that would be interesting. If anyone in your party lived that is. 
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TacoDelRio
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Need a driver? 
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mattmaxon
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"How far can a Civic get up Blue Ridge?"
It reminds me of "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?"
According to some cogent academic research about 700 lbs! 
"How far can a Civic get up Blue Ridge if a Civic can go up Blue Ridge?"
Yeah I'm nuts....
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