Hunter Lake Trail--the long way to Cabelas

[MTG]

So I needed to get to Cabelas this weekend for some new hunting gear. Decided I wanted to to take the family and head over one of the local trails which I've yet to run all the way through. Nothing like turning a 30 minute drive into a 4+ hour adventure. Our friends LoPo and Alex agreed to come along. With the weather we've been having the last couple of days, it was likely what would otherwise be an uneventful drive into something else. Here are some pictures I took along the way.



Aired down and ready to roll out.


LoPo making his way up a short hill climb at the start with Alex behind.


Hmmm? Looks like we might get some weather.


Heading on up.


Getting into the trees.


Uh oh. A hot oil light on LoPo's rig had us doing a little inspection and waiting for things to cool down a bit.


Is it starting to snow?


Yep, but it's not sticking.


Obligatory side mirror shot.


Hunter Lake. It's a dry lake.


Little bridge/water crossing.



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[spinuck]

Is that out behind Peavine Mtn? That was one thing I used to like about living in Reno. Could take my dirt bike or Wagoneer a few blocks away and drive out into the hills away from everything.

edit: sorry if I broke your picture string. can delete my thread if you'd like.

 

[MTG]

Had a lot of water from the recent storms.


Okay. So I guess it is going to stick. At least we can still see the trail right?


On of the open meadows.



Hmmmm? Which way is the trail?


Oh well, time for a break anyway.


Snowball fight!


Some decent snow fell while we were up there.


Heading down.


Beautiful scenery.


I can see Cabelas.


The day reminded me of my time in Oregon.

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[Clem319]

Looks fun. I really like the soft top on the two door. Is that the 10'x12' tarp?

 

[OverlanderJK]

Alex has been in Reno for how long and he doesn't have a top still? Lol

Looks like a good trip! :thumb:

 

[SaddleTramp]

What is all that white stuff...? Looks like a great day wheeling!

 

[MTG]

Just about there...


Got a little dirty. Took this while waiting for LoPo and Alex to catch up. Seems to be taking a while? Better go see what's up.


This doesn't look good.


:doh:


A pair of slashed sidewalls. A first for me.


Rear is done. Time for the front. Knuckles' virginal spare seeing dirt for the first time.


Loaded up.


Fairing...jeep style.


Finally!


Airing up.


Alex wishes he put his full top on.



Taking the long way...what a great way to spend a Sunday!

 

[JAGS]

Looks like a great day and bet LoPo is glad ur both running same graps. Thanks for posting the adventure.


- Jason

 

[LoPo]

Good day! Thanks for inviting me along and subsequently the help with the flat situation. I have a bad history with one of the most mellow trails in the area.

 

[2013rubirick]

Looks like a good time.

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[Panda]

Looks like a great day, can't wait to get back to NV for some exploring! Thanks for sharing :thumb:

 

[MTG]

Is that out behind Peavine Mtn? That was one thing I used to like about living in Reno. Could take my dirt bike or Wagoneer a few blocks away and drive out into the hills away from everything.

edit: sorry if I broke your picture string. can delete my thread if you'd like.

No worries. Close, but this is on the south side of I-80. Enter near Caughlin Ranch and exit at Boomtown.

 

[MTG]

Looks fun. I really like the soft top on the two door. Is that the 10'x12' tarp? 

I think it was 14x14 actually. Helped keep them a little drier. :thumb:

 

[MTG]

Alex has been in Reno for how long and he doesn't have a top still? Lol

Looks like a good trip! :thumb:

:cheesy:

He has one, he just elected not to put it on. A decision he is now regretting I'm sure. :grayno: I'm glad I put the full doors on last night. :yup:

 

[sean112280]

Looked like a fun trip minus the flats! Snowed pretty good up there huh?

 

[MTG]

Good day! Thanks for inviting me along and subsequently the help with the flat situation. I have a bad history with one of the most mellow trails in the area.

If I had known your history, you might not have been invited.

Did you figure out what you ran over?

BTW--it was only 1.4 miles from the trail head. So close this time. :grayno:

 

[DA RUNT]

Niiice, when I stop by next year for my Paleo breakfast you'll have to show me around :thumb:

 

[travisk]

Maybe Lopo can try that road again after they re-grade it.


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[LoPo]

Maybe Lopo can try that road again after they re-grade it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm going to stick to Starbucks drive thru's.

 

[LoPo]

If I had known your history, you might not have been invited. Did you figure out what you ran over? BTW--it was only 1.4 miles from the trail head. So close this time. :grayno:

Nope, assume it was at least a pebble or gravel.