We were able to leave our trucks and trailers there while we were on the trail for 4 days. Dusy ershim is the only trail that allows motorized vehicles in the wilderness of the sierra nevada mountains. This must be the most difficult trail in california and certainly one of the toughest in the nation. Included in the route descriptions are the rubicon trail, the barrett lake trail, the hell hole trail, the ershimdusy trail, and the monache meadow trail. To be honest, im a little beat from wheelin this summer. The dusy, famous very tough off road 4x4 dusy ershim jeep. Please remember to always tread lightly and help any way you can to keep our public lands open rusty sanoian.
Heading back wasnt the fun decision but it was the right one especially since this was a. Actual trail construction took innovative forms as well. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is helpful and friendly. This trail takes a true commitment to overcome all that the 33 mile trail has to offer.
Cross the dam and stay on the road to the sign for the dusyershim ohv route. Dont worry, you have 300 feet from center line, both directions, before you actually touch the wilderness. Jeep wranglers off road on the the famous dusy ershim jeep trail. Our group reserved 5 rooms for a jeep trip to the nearby dusy ershim trail.
There are 2 adventure trails that in my opinion are the best we have access to. The dusy, famous very tough off road 4x4 dusy ershim jeep trail, a very scenic trail duration. Jan 14, 2008 the dusy ershim route is a 600foot corridor between two wilderness areas, the john muir and dinkey lakes wilderness areas. Cross the dam and stay on the road to the sign for the dusy ershim ohv route. The dusyershim trail is located 77 miles northeast of fresno, california. Dispersed camping is available, but camps must be more than 100 feet from water or meadows. Dinkey creek campground dorabelle campground gigantea campground mckinley sequoia grove sawmill campground dirt road free, primitive or open camping abundant on the dirt backroads in sierra national forest. Our ultimate printable atv riding guide to the dusyershim ohv route in california has a atv riding trail description, maps, lodging recommendations and contact information. History of rtc and the railtrail movement thirty years ago, a group of walking and biking enthusiasts, railroad history buffs, conservation and parks groups, and activetransportation activists began meeting regularly in washington, d. After continuing to the bottom of the canyon, dusy climbed out through a wooded region not far from where the trail was subsequently built. We were up at voyager chicken rock rock camping on labor day. Check in with your mobile device when youre on location and about to start the trail. Dusy ershim trail dirtopia, the offroad encyclopedia.
Plaques were often set along the trails in memory of the person who was being honored. It is most often compared to the more famous rubicon trail which is 14 miles long. Of the big three hard core trails up in the sierra nevada mountains, the dusy ershim is nowhere near as famous as the rubicon trail and far from being as challenging as fordyce but what makes it a tough trail in its own right, is its extreme remoteness and relentless 33 miles of rugged terrain. Eventstrails 200s on hole in the rock trail hitr page. In all, they built 10 trails in the shaver lake area, most of which are in this book. The dusyershim route is a corridor between two wilderness areas, and definitely only for experienced drivers in lifted, locked short wheel base vehicles. Ive been there and back 3 times and not sure if ill get there again, but it doubles the sketchy fun of this trail. A very scenic trail that climbs to 0 feet at thompson lake, then rarely drops below 9000 feet after that. The official 3rz knowledge and database thread read 663852 times.
Dusyershim ohv route for atv riding printable trail guides. An early and chilly morning in the dusy ershim trail, breaking camp and getting ready to hit the road. Jul 31, 2017 in each one of these sections, you will find detailed information on the 4. Pics from the dusyershim trail bronco chat archives. A very scenic trail that climbs to 10,000 feet at thompson lake, then rarely drops. Campsites are located on the courtright reservoir and right off of the dusyershim trail where you can get your motors running. Dusyershim route the first mile of the route is shared with foot and horse traffic. Most people take a minimum of two days or as many as four days to travel its entire length to kaiser pass road, above huntington lake. Back roads are abundant around dinkey, leading higher up to large, granite reservoirs with more camping options and numerous forest dirt roads zigzag across the mountain terrain wherever possible. Review of the best atv trails at dusyershim ohv route near fresno in california. An easy trail can quickly become difficult when washed out by a rainstorm or blocked by a fallen rock.
One trail with no access roads, no bypasses, no cell phone communication, no. Also in california are the pinyon mountain trail in borrego springs and the dusy ershim trail in. There are 50 miles 80 km of trails offering a variety of one way and loop trips into the lake basin. If youre camping this far out in an ohv mecca, dont forget the brewskis. Jun 22, 2012 the trail from bishop pass heading west goes down into dusy basin and eventually leads to the john muir trail in leconte canyon after about 6 miles. Located in sierra national forest, 30 miles of trail located near lakeshore, california. If i do please let me know this was the largest group our club has had for the dusy. The trail from bishop pass heading west goes down into dusy basin and eventually leads to the john muir trail in leconte canyon after about 6 miles. Thought i would share some info that ive gathered over the years on our beloved dusyershim trail. Follow mckinley grove road to courtright road, turn left. This is one of the toughest expedition trails in the united states. We cleaned up the mess as best we could with the time and resources we had. With the group size we had we were able to head back in a three jeep convoy while the rest of the crew had the ability to continue on into the woods and down the trail. You must be the final judge of a trails condition on the day you drive it.
A general locator map subdivides the state into trail groups. B and i in sac who is putting together a trip to dusy also the first week of august and inviting me to join them darn that han week in reno. Kurt diederichs climb, which ascends dorr mountains east face, is an example of a memorial path. History of rtc and the railtrail movement railstotrails. Next on my plate is to get the right group of people to run the dusy ershim likes. I was hoping to do all of swamp in a day before the summer ends. We awoke to a light rain which was quickly followed by hail, sleet, and snow at various times. Elevation rises to 10,000 feet at thompson lake, remaining at the 9,000 to 10,000 foot range for the rest of the route. You can also earn points by uploading photos and engaging with the badge of honor community. Dusyershim trail california four wheel drive association. The route begins at 8,400 feet elevation with many open rocky areas.
The route begins at 8,400 feet elevation, with many open rocky areas. Exploration of the sierra nevada, frank dusy, by francis p. The dusyershim ohv route in the kings river and pineridge ranger districts of the sierra national forest, is actually a corridor between the dinky lakes wilderness and the john muir wilderness. The traditional trailhead begins at courtright reservoir. Each section of the threeday trail is as challenging as the next, with some really hard spots mixed in.
Once youve completed the trail, youll earn points to level up to higher achievement ranks. Several campsites and campgrounds are along the way. In this example, 088100akit fits a land cruiser built between 1963 and 973. History of rtc and the rail trail movement thirty years ago, a group of walking and biking enthusiasts, railroad history buffs, conservation and parks groups, and activetransportation activists began meeting regularly in washington, d. Voyage rock camping area is the ohv hotspot of the sierra national forest.
The heavy snows close many of the trails in the area including the dusyershim trail during most of the year. Cross the dam on the east side of the lake and stay on the road to the dusy. I have read that it launched into the sky somewhere between 30 and 50 depending on what book or website you are looking at. This one is the king, 30 miles and two or three days of pure fun. By kevin mckenzie, besides the difference in the length, you will also find no. Be aware that portions of the trail cross large granite slabs and are ma rked with rocks. Came off the trail sunday, its clear all the way through. The dusy ershim route is a 600foot corridor between two wilderness areas, the john muir and dinkey lakes wilderness areas. To add insult to injury my name list went through the washing machine, so i hope i dont forget anyone. Be aware that portions of the trail cross large granite. Dusy ershim trail off road map shaver lake, california. Eventstrails 200s on hole in the rock trail hitr page 3. The dusy ershim ohv route in the kings river and pineridge ranger districts of the sierra national forest, is actually a corridor between the dinky lakes wilderness and the john muir wilderness.
From american indians who blazed trails on hunting forays, to european settlers who connected villages and harvested forests, their activities provided transportation routes on the island long. They pioneered and built this trail starting in 1956 one section at a time starting on the north end. Dusy ershim route the first mile of the route is shared with foot and horse traffic. The 31 mile long dusyershim trail is one of the most rugged and challenging jeep trails in the country. The dusyershim trail is 30 miles long, located near lakeshore, california, and rated difficult. Talked to a couple other jeeperswheelers in a fj40 group and they said thompson hill was freakn crazy extreme this season. Roger mitchell describes in great detail what you are likely to see along these back roads and jeep trails, including flora, fauna, geology, history, and mining. Photos of dusyershim ohv trail california alltrails.
Jul 12, 2016 overall, dusy ershim ohv route is the 40th most popular atv riding trail of all 106 atv trails in california. The kit required for a 973 or september 1973 vehicle is 088100bkit, which fits 973892 or vehicles built between september 1, 1973 and. Included in the route descriptions are the rubicon trail, the barrett lake trail, the hell hole trail, the ershim dusy trail, and the monache meadow trail. Exploration of the sierra nevada, frank dusy, by francis. The dusy ershim route is a corridor between two wilderness areas, and definitely only for experienced drivers in lifted, locked short wheel base vehicles. Somewhere in the middle of the night, a storm front moved in. Of course, the tightly planted sea of trees dont exactly make to. Aside from busy trail directory websites, this book gives you everything you need to know and a little more. Several of the better ohv4wd trails are nearby dusyershim ohv route including miami creek ohv area, spanish ohv route, swamp lake ohv route, frank raines ohv park, clear creek management ohv area and peligreen jeep trail. Thoughts on the rubicon trail page 2 american adventurist. The route is definitely only for experienced drivers. Sorry for the delay in getting a write up for the dusy.
My plan was to head down a couple miles and then move offtrail to one of the dusy basin lakes where i would make camp. Dusy ershim ohv trail is a 30 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near lakeshore, california that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The dinkey lakes wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located 45 miles 72. It is tough, demanding, hot, and sometimes funny as hell. Frank dusy was a very unusual man and deserves a prominent place in the annals of the sierra. The trail is primarily used for camping, fishing, and off road driving and is accessible yearround. Jan 10, 2020 our group reserved 5 rooms for a jeep trip to the nearby dusy ershim trail. Rooster rock named after a similar rock obstacle on dusyershim trail, rooster rock is a steep climb. Several of the better atv trails are nearby dusy ershim ohv route including hite cove ohv route, red lakecoyote lake ohv route, spanish ohv route, miami creek ohv area, clear creek management area and frank raines ohv park. A mix of great suv trails and difficult serious trails, including the dusyershim, fordyce creek and. This video features the dusy ershim trail in the sierra national forest. Please remember to always tread lightly and help any way you can to keep our public lands open. Original videos from this reply posted jan 3, 2006. Courtright reservoir is 32 miles south of shaver lake in the sierra national forest.
High sierra suv trails ii track and trail publications. Mount desert islands presentday trail system evolved over centuries of human use and settlement of the land. Thanks bigmike trail points of interest from southtonorth trail direction. The ending monthyear means this part fits vehicles up to but not including september 1973 or vehicles built between january 1, 1963 and august 31, 1973. I havent run the trail, so i dont know if its accurate or not.
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