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Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30

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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2012, 02:52:59 PM »
At 6'2" I need the cab space (leg room) though and the SJ410k cab is very tight from what I've read.  I would also like the aspect of a rag top trucklet. 

Too bad we cannot get this in the US.

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I think it would be cool to get a Rally top out of India for a lwb:

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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #16 on: October 26, 2012, 06:35:23 AM »
Interesting ...
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2012, 01:41:41 PM »
Thanks Andy, planning to lead a few waterfall tours in the area next Spring, hopefully you and others can come along.


Count me in!  :)
I just ran the Sardine Creek loop last weekend (I know you know this route), and it was great.  Waterfalls everywhere!  
Please post your upcoming trip(s) on MVC if you wouldn't mind... there are a number of us that are into waterfall hunting!
A few pics from this last weekend:
(For some reason I didn't get any waterfal pics!  It was pouring rain every time we got to one)

http://www.mvcrawlers.com/showthread.php?2379-Little-loop-around-Sardine-Creek

« Last Edit: October 29, 2012, 01:48:14 PM by darnold87 »
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2012, 05:57:03 PM »
Sounds good Davey, I keep meaning to get a MVC forum login.  Yes I know Sardine creek well.  Were you able to cross Sardine creek up valley, then climb to the top on the east side close to Rocky Top?   
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #19 on: October 30, 2012, 01:57:12 AM »
Sounds good Davey, I keep meaning to get a MVC forum login.  Yes I know Sardine creek well.  Were you able to cross Sardine creek up valley, then climb to the top on the east side close to Rocky Top?    

We took the route that goes through to French Creek this time.  However, I have made a few attempts to connect Sardine to Niagara, near Rocky top.  We've been waaay up that canyon in the past, almost to the top... Multiple switchbacks, creek crossings off-camber hill climbs, and partial washouts.  It used to go through years ago.  We've been to both sides of an overgrown section comprised of a washout and major tree fall that I estimate is no longer than ~500 ft.  With a day's work with a few guys, I think we could make this connection.  It's on my to do list.  :)
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2012, 06:34:43 AM »
Ok, that has been my same experience.  There is a place with some ripped up huge old culverts that appears to be where the road crossed at one time, then a tangle of down trees and a washout.  Above it a little ways appears to be the trail up the Rocky Top side of the canyon to under the power lines.  Some day ...

Here are a couple of shoots at the creek crossing before the trail gets back to Sardine creek up canyon from a few weeks ago.


   
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2012, 07:39:47 AM »
Let's do it Scott.  Any plans this Saturday?  :)
I wouldn't mind going up to the top to re-assess the trail status.

Nice pics by the way! 
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2012, 08:34:07 AM »
Thanks, pretty sure I'm free Saturday, sounds like fun. I'll check with Deborah tonight to make sure she doesn't have plans for me.
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #23 on: November 01, 2012, 07:53:06 AM »
Davey, I'm a go for Saturday, what time are you thinking?
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #24 on: November 01, 2012, 11:18:42 AM »
Davey, I'm a go for Saturday, what time are you thinking?

Hey Scott, we'll probably take it easy and not leave until 830-900am.  Does that work for you?  If you have a chain saw, it would be nice to throw in.  There may be some tree fall that would be nice to clear out.
Do you have my number?
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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #25 on: November 01, 2012, 03:56:12 PM »
Ok, it's official.  :)
See you Saturday morning Scott... Anyone else is welcome to come along for the fun!

http://www.mvcrawlers.com/showthread.php?2385-11-03-12-Sardine-Creek-Trip

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Re: Oregon: Waterfalls & History - Sept 29-30
« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2012, 05:03:13 PM »
Sounds good, looks like the rain might even let up some for Sat / Sun, see you then.
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