Run Descriptions

Sierra Trek Run Descriptions

Wednesday/Thursday Overnight SUV Historic Trip

A narrated historic tour of the back roads and trails above spectacular Lake Tahoe that is designed for all four-wheel drive vehicles. Learn about the Donner Party tragedy and take in a bird's-eye view of Lake. The group will camp along the trail, and be back to main camp for Thursday dinner.
Thursday Fordyce Run

This run traverses the Fordyce Creek Trail from Indian Springs to Meadow Lake. Stage at 5:30 am, depart at 6:30 am. This is a highly technical trail with a rating of 9. One locking differential and minimum 35" tires are required. Drivers should be extremely experienced if attempting the Fordyce trail using these minimum vehicle requirements. Larger tires, lower gearing, suspension lift and two locking differentials are all recommended to improve overall driver experience and success. 50 vehicle limit.
Friday Fordyce Run

This run traverses the Fordyce Creek Trail from Indian Springs to Meadow Lake. Stage at 5:30 am, depart at 6:30 am. This is a highly technical trail with a rating of 9. One locking differential and minimum 35" tires are required. Drivers should be extremely experienced if attempting the Fordyce trail using these minimum vehicle requirements. Larger tires, lower gearing, suspension lift and two locking differentials are all recommended to improve overall driver experience and success. 50 vehicle limit.
Friday River Run

Run the trail backwards from Meadow Lake to Fordyce Creek, then back up the trail to main camp. Staging at 6 am in main camp, depart at 7 am. One locking differential and 35" tires are required. A 3" lift is highly advised. 35 vehicle limit.
Friday Signal Peak

Run will stage at 8:00 am at Indiana Springs and will depart at 9:00 am.
Saturday ATV/UTV Run

This run will follow roads and trails in the Meadow Lake area and will include 4-5 hours of history, scenery, and ATV/UTV fun. Departs Meadow Lake at 10:00 am. Two types of registrations are available for this run: a full run option that includes all meals, camping and entertainment; and a run only option (no meals or camping). No vehicle limit.
Saturday SUV/Historical Trip

A narrated tour of historic Summit City, the Miner's Cabin, Hartley's grave and Meadow Lake area that is designed for all four-wheel drive vehicles. Departure time 10:00 am from Meadow Lake.
Saturday River Run

Run the trail backwards from Meadow Lake to Fordyce Creek, and then back up the trail to main camp. Staging at the top of winch hill 5 beginning at 8 am, departs at 9 am. One locking differential and 35" tires are required. A 3" lift is highly advised. 35 vehicle limit.
Saturday Outer Limits Run

Experience the High Sierra on this guided run through the Gold Country. There is one loop that for completely stock 4x4s as well as an intermediate loop designed for slightly modified 4x4s. The run will stage at the large parking lot at Highway 89 and USFS Road 7 (Webber Lake and Jackson Meadows turnout off Hwy 89) at 8:00 am. Departing at 9:00 am.
Camping & Entertainment Only

Includes in-camp activities and camping (excludes PG&E campground). No meals or runs included.
Camping, Food & Entertainment only

Includes six meals, camping (excludes PG&E campground), and all in-camp activities.

Additional Notes

The Fordyce Creek Trail presents an extreme rock crawling challenge. It requires precision driving skills and a well-maintained and equipped vehicle. Trail crews assist progress where needed. They DO NOT carry spare parts for you. In case of breakage, participants should be prepared to repair their vehicles using tools and parts they have brought with them. In some cases, trail crews will assist with those repairs if possible. While it is the intention of Sierra Yrek organizers to help every participant reach Meadow Lake, this is sometimes not possible in cases of unusually catastrophic damage. In such cases, it is ultimately the participant's responsibility to remove their vehicle from the trail.
PG&E camping not included.
Sierra Trek in camp activities include vendor show, kids games, in-camp poker run, lake activities, Sierra Trek Saloon, band, our famous raffle, and fiesta-style camping (camp anywhere you want).