Mendocino BDT (Oct 11-13)

Join Rick C. as he takes a small group of folks to explore the original backcontry discovery trail-- the Mendocino BDT (est. 1996).  

Meet up

Friday 9am in Upper Lake

Meetup location TBD

Mendocino BDT

Visit the Route Guide page

Vehicle Requirements

This trip is suitable for 4x4s, AWD vehicles with AT tires, and Sprinter 4x4s.  Small off road trailers like a Patriot camper or Turtleback trailer are suitable for this track.   

A Note About Dogs/Pets

Dogs are welcome to join this trip.  

Camping

We'll be camping at two dispersed locations, and two campgrounds along this trip.  

Fees & Permits

n/a

Families with Children

Families with children are welcome to join, but your kids should be accustomed to traveling long days in the vehicle and multiple days in the backcountry.

A Note About Dogs/Pets

Well behaved dogs may attend.  

Prep

Your typical camping/overlanding gear.  Given the time of year, it's hard to predict the weather.  You should pack clothing in case it's 70-80F during the day, but it's also quite likely daytime lows could be in the 40s-50s.  Nighttime temps are likely to around 32F - 40s.

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