FS road 70 to ravensroost radio tower and back.

timothy · Jun 23, 2012

Plan IS Trail head @ 7:00 a,m ( FS RD 70 ), Reach the radio tower before sunset ( Inhopes the skies are clear ) watch the sun go down behind the Olymics, then turn and wheel back. Enyone and everyone is and would be welcomedto join. Please, let me know, soas I know how many will be joining in the FUN. 253 466 3881 ( TIM or DORETTA home) CELL/texs 253 495 5949.

PolarBear · Jul 8, 2012

Sounds like a good long day. 7am at the turn off of 410 outside greenwater? Sounds good. Did you have any other places or trails you were planning to hit? The Naches wagon trail only takes an hour or so, and the ravens roost trailhead is not much further. I'm up for exploring and wandering wherever.

timothy · Jul 9, 2012

Nachis/ r,r,tower/& beyound ???

Yes, FS road 70 is off of the 410 hwy, As of now there will be 4 rigs possably 5. We, WILL be on trailhead @ 8:00 a,m. You are most welcome to join:hi:. Eny other trailing is very possable:awesomework:

timothy · Jul 9, 2012

Naches/r,r,tower/ & beyound???

New trail head time is set for 8:00 a,m. So, far (2) Toyotas, (3) Jeeps. You and your 2 gests welcome to join. And yes more trails are very possable???

mark · Jul 9, 2012

Just curious as I've never been on that road, how far away is the radio tower? With an 8:00 am start time, and a typical sun-set at 10pm or so, thats 14 hours one way. Then 14 hours back? Or is the idea to take a VERY round-about way up, then logging road down?

I'm confused, but then again, like I said, I don't know that road at all. Is there even any "wheeling" off it or is it just a logging road ride (like the other end of FS70 off Hwy 2). Or is it still covered with snow?

benw1 · Jul 9, 2012

mark said:
Just curious as I've never been on that road, how far away is the radio tower?

By FS road its about 40 miles from the start of 70 to Ravens Roost. 2 - 3 ish hours if you drive straight there depending on how fast you are comfortable driving on the FS roads.

PolarBear · Jul 9, 2012

8am sounds good! I'll be in the white 97 Toyota Landcruiser where 70 turns off of 410.

PolarBear · Jul 9, 2012

mark said:
Just curious as I've never been on that road, how far away is the radibeen up there eithero tower? With an 8:00 am start time, and a typical sun-set at 10pm or so, thats 14 hours one way. Then 14 hours back? Or is the idea to take a VERY round-about way up, then logging road down?

I'm confused, but then again, like I said, I don't know that road at all. Is there even any "wheeling" off it or is it just a logging road ride (like the other end of FS70 off Hwy 2). Or is it still covered with snow?

I've never been to ravens roost either, but the trail map and directions on nwjeepn.com show several access points to the trail on the road to the top. Expect snow, but with a few weeks of warm weather between now and then, hopefully most of it will melt.

http://www.nwjeepn.com/Maps/RavensRoost.JPG

Trail Beast · Jul 10, 2012

Green water to Ravens roost

Are you talking about sticking to gravel roads most of the time?
Or is there some deep trail involved?

timothy · Jul 10, 2012

There will be some gravel road crossings, but not verry much in the way of gravel roads. :awesomework:sounds great will look for you. The fiest leg of TRAIL/ not gravel road, is about 14 miles orso. then a short stretch of assfault too Crowcreek, Then, some gravel road where we will turn off to a trail that will take us up to the radiotower.

timothy · Jul 10, 2012

timothy said:
There will be some gravel road crossings, but not verry much in the way of gravel roads. :awesomework:sounds great will look for you. The fiest leg of TRAIL/ not gravel road, is about 14 miles orso. then a short stretch of assfault too Crowcreek, Then, some gravel road where we will turn off to a trail that will take us up to the radiotower.

And as for SNOW???? Probably

timothy · Jul 11, 2012

Trail Beast said:
Are you talking about sticking to gravel roads most of the time?
Or is there some deep trail involved?

NOOO, as little gra

uke:vel road possable, and more :beer:time for trailin. I did have one jeep from work back out, and one still not sure yet.

Trail Beast · Jul 13, 2012

FS70 July 21st

Ya, as much trail as possible. How soon up FS70 does the trail start?
I think I'm in! I've got a bone to pick with that trail!!!
Last year this time, I tried to pass #7030. There was still snow drifts @ 5400'
I'm lucky to be alive! I wanna go back & check it out.

http://youtu.be/uACVL1aKK6k Jeep flip off drift 7-16-11

http://youtu.be/dbn7Q2u3vAo After math 7-20-11

http://youtu.be/4gWh4YXVKA4 June 23rd 2012

Still want me to go? :swing:

timothy · Jul 14, 2012

Trail Beast said:
Ya, as much trail as possible. How soon up FS70 does the trail start?
I think I'm in! I've got a bone to pick with that trail!!!
Last year this time, I tried to pass #7030. There was still snow drifts @ 5400'
I'm lucky to be alive! I wanna go back & check it out.

http://youtu.be/uACVL1aKK6k Jeep flip off drift 7-16-11

http://youtu.be/dbn7Q2u3vAo After math 7-20-11

http://youtu.be/4gWh4YXVKA4 June 23rd 2012

Still want me to go? :swing:

:corn:All nice clips of your past;last I counted was 4 barrol rolls Glad to see you walked a way :awesomework::beer:. YES YOU ARE INVITED. I believe, the gravel, is about 2 miles in ( outhouses). then Gravel road for a quick mile to trail head.

Trail Beast · Jul 20, 2012

Can't make it after all.
The inevitable refrigeration failures on Friday cut my work out for the weekend. Damn lighting storms!
Really want to hit that trail sometime, I'd appreciate another time.
Have a good time, & post some pics please.

timothy · Jul 20, 2012

Thanks for the headsup, Ya, sorry that you couldn't make it . I do THIS run at least once a year, Will give you a shout on the next one for shrrr.

Trail Beast · Jul 20, 2012

timothy said:
Thanks for the headsup, Ya, sorry that you couldn't make it . I do THIS run at least once a year, Will give you a shout on the next one for shrrr.

Thanks!