Sean, hope you see this question.  Do you have any recent knowledge of the conditions (other than snow) where there was logging on the WS trail portion that cuts across Rd 44 (cavanah) into private property?  See Duncan Peak quad, T15N R13E, section 20, near the section 29 line.  Last time I was on the portion, there were large dirt piles and logging debris (and a gate?) you had to ride through to get back onto FS land.  Hoping that has been cleaned somewhat.

Thank you. I seldom have the time to ride in that area so don't know it well.

Sean,

OHV 6 is a bear.  Now I will more seriously consider the route.

Seeing that Tahoe NF & Forresthill PUD are planning to raise Sugar Pine dam, the water level will increase by a max of 20 vertical feet.  That would inundate the single track on the north side.  https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47780

What are your thoughts on a reroute when the new gates are installed?

Thanks,  Phillip

Enjoyed the write up. Got to ride BCT in January are your report brought back great memories. Thank you.

I also use the Marmot EOS1.  Agree about the headroom but I knew that before I got it.  Got a great deal on it from a member of this forum because it had no fly.  So, I carry a cheap tarp just in case.  And, the tarp also protects the tent and my sleeping pad during the ride.  Used it on a week-long trip in July around Lake Tahoe and then last weekend for an overnighter.  I like to keep out the bugs and very easy setup.  Also, has a small footprint so nearly any camp spot will work.

I continue to look for better set ups and am currently using the marmot Eos.  However, I don't have the rainfly.  I couldn't pass it up at $25.  So I carry a cheap tarp but i've yet to need it since in sacramento, ca area we've not had much moisture.  I've really wanted to use a tarp.

but last week me and 2 buddies did a 5-day bikepacking trip in Lake Tahoe.  I used the Eos, one used a bivy and the other used a tarp and ground cloth (tyvek).  After watching my buddy fiddle with the tarp and deal with some wind, bugs, etc. i think my Eos will stay with me longer.  He may have been inexperienced in setting it up.

The tent is basically a triangle inside and self supporting.  I don't even carry the stakes.  I am able to sit up but it is not really made for that.  I did hit my head but the mesh is soft.  It has a side door and i really like that as it is much easier to get in and out.  Storage for gear is tight but i carry a plastic garbage bag and can place gear in it if dew or rain is expected.  Tent is very easy to set up, packs well and I did not notice a weight issue, even riding the Tahoe Rim Trail for 145 miles total.  Without the fly, it is very light but I've not weighed it.  I will likely make a better fitting fly someday than my cheap blue tarp.

Watch the classifieds on this site as good deals pop up sporadically.
 

I am seriously interested.  Can you post some pictures?

I would like that bag. I don't have a PayPal account but i can send a check. Pm me thanks

Can't this weekend but will be doing BCT Jan. 18, 19 & 20.  I'm starting at EL Henderson trailhead on the 18th, heading north, then camp for a night about 30 miles in.  On the 19th, heading to Hwy 69 crossing in Mayer, to camp in that area.  On the 20th, my riding buddy will meet me at this trailhead and we'll ride south back to my truck.  We then go to Sedona for the rest of the week.  We are both coming from California but anyone is welcome to join us. 

This will be my first time riding in Arizona.  VERY EXCITED!!!

Sent email about the bar bag. Phillip

Last Friday I road the WS from Robinson flat, Duncan canyon portion, back to robinson flat and down to road 44-2 via WS.  There are about 13 trees down on the portion of the WS from mile 95 to 96 on your link.  It won't slow you too much as the trees are not real big. 

I Had a blast.  The logging operations and the recent rains have really messed up the trail at the beginning of mile 95.  But I can tell you know the trail well, so you'll have no problem staying on track.

Have fun.

Done.

Here is another good resource courtesy of BLM.

http://www.geocommunicator.gov/blmMap/MapLSIS.jsp  You can control layer density and go all the way down to topographic contours without the bother of map edges or white spaces. As you move closer in scale, it goes from meters to feet.  very nice stuff though may not always be real current.

this link is very useful because you can look at historical topographic maps, back to the 1940-50 range and pick up old trails that are not shown on current maps.  I don't care for the most up to date topo maps so generally use Forest Service link in this thread or the BLM link above.
http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=262:1:878711327294:::::

Let's go Riding!