Posted by David A. Wright on December 02, 1998 at 22:01:09:
In Reply to: Re: Eastern California Rally? posted by Rob on December 01, 1998 at 17:40:26:
I think Beveridge is totally out, although there are people who want to go in if we have a ralley. A friend of mine is up at Beveridge now, he's been there many times. He says the best way is from the Saline Valley side, utilizing the road from the Snowflake Mine. That road may or not be open or passable, if not, then another 2000 feet of elevation gain is necessary from whatever point a vehicle can make it from the floor. The way from Cerro Gordo along the crest is in pretty bad shape I understand for vehicles (although it is passable to those with enough courage, patience or both), the road goes to New York Butte. My friend says that walk from NYB to Beveridge is ok on way down but very difficult to climb out from. At any rate, I think Beveridge is too time consuming nor accessible by all in the ralley party to be a worthy goal. There are many other sites to see in a 360 degree radius of Cerro Gordo (and CG itself) to keep all happy and occupied.
: David, I agree with you on Cerro Gordo being a great place to headquarter the rally. Those who want to could stay in Jody's bed and breakfast there. I also had reservations about Beveridge, due to the length of time I understand it takes to reach it. I have heard that if the hike is done in one day, you would only have approximately 1/2 hours to enjoy the place before heading back so as not to run out of daylight. I think a group of us should plan a trip to Beveridge at some other time. I think there would be plenty to see in the area, with Darwin, Lookout etc., or we could head up to the Bodie/Masonic area for the 2nd day... Rob
: : Cat Evans and I have been in communication for Eastern California Ralley. We seem to be narrowing down to Cerro Gordo, as that place would have adaquate facilities for a group of some size, plus Jody Stewart is a very gracious and wonderful host. I've a friend who's been to Beveridge (in fact he's hiking in today), and he cautions against anyone but the strongest hikers and likely more than one day would be required, either from above the townsite or from Saline Valley. I've forwarded two e-mails to Cat from Tom regarding Beveridge. If anyone is interested in his statistics on Beveridge, e-mail me and I'll send you a copy of his two mailings. Otherwise, Cerro Gordo would be central to enjoying CG, Saline Valley, Darwin, Lookout, Skidoo, Harrisburg, Emigrant Springs, Wild Rose, Gold Belt, Ubehebe, Salina City, Burgess, Ballarat, Keeler, the Carson & Colorado Railroad bed and other historic sites. -- David A. Wright, Great Basin Research