Gold Rush Run 2012 - Part 1: Snake Lake & Poker Flat
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TheStick
Member
Great write up, I have done some exploring in this area but plan to spend a lot more time up there this summer. Couple questions if you don't mind.
Any good undeveloped camping spots up past the Gold Lake campground? Would a stock JKUR be OK making it up to Snake Lake? Also, I know there are a ton of different trails back off that section, any others you would recommend?
Any good undeveloped camping spots up past the Gold Lake campground? Would a stock JKUR be OK making it up to Snake Lake? Also, I know there are a ton of different trails back off that section, any others you would recommend?
Yeah, there are definitely some good trails up around Snake Lake and, so long as you don't try climbing the big hill (do the trail in reverse to the lake), you should be fine. Other nice trails in the immediate area would include Deer Lake and Sierra Buttes.
Sola_Christos
Member
Very nice!!
TheStick
Member
Made it up to this area again a couple weekends ago, had a great time. A few pics...
The first evening after driving up did the short trail up to Squaw Lake. This spurs off the Gold Lake OHV trial just a half mile in or so. Climbs uphill with a lot of loose rock, but nothing too crazy.
The second day we took the trail to Deer Lake. We started from the Gold Lake trail head. You pass the OHV campsite up to Summit Lake and then turn South. You climb up above 7,000 feet and then follow the ridge which gives the amazing views.
Looking down to Deer Lake. There is a short (but steep!) trail down to a parking area and then you must hike down to the actual shoreline.
The last day we headed up to Snake Lake. Wayoflife covered this one in his post. Fun trail and a great test for a stock Rubicon. Used the sliders and skids some but it did great. Doing it counter clockwise puts the toughest stuff downhill. Going the otherway, I think climbing the main hill would put a lot of rigs to the test. Of course I didn't get any pics of the tough stuff since my ass was suction cupped to my seat
Good times! :beer:
The first evening after driving up did the short trail up to Squaw Lake. This spurs off the Gold Lake OHV trial just a half mile in or so. Climbs uphill with a lot of loose rock, but nothing too crazy.
The second day we took the trail to Deer Lake. We started from the Gold Lake trail head. You pass the OHV campsite up to Summit Lake and then turn South. You climb up above 7,000 feet and then follow the ridge which gives the amazing views.
Looking down to Deer Lake. There is a short (but steep!) trail down to a parking area and then you must hike down to the actual shoreline.
The last day we headed up to Snake Lake. Wayoflife covered this one in his post. Fun trail and a great test for a stock Rubicon. Used the sliders and skids some but it did great. Doing it counter clockwise puts the toughest stuff downhill. Going the otherway, I think climbing the main hill would put a lot of rigs to the test. Of course I didn't get any pics of the tough stuff since my ass was suction cupped to my seat
Good times! :beer:
Battle Born JK
New member
LOL!! You quoted the whole post. Which pic were you wanting to know about?
Desert Rose JK
Member
Great trip in the old mining area. Thanks Eddie and Cindy for the photo posts and log, that area goes on the list to check out.
AZ Explorer
Caught the Bug
Nice bump, hadn't seen this.
