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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:51 am Post subject: Santa Cruz area Syncro Camping with The Lost Burritos |
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I live in Santa Cruz, Hollister is close to me, and I would enjoy overnighting there more often than once a year.
I enjoy the opportunity to use my Syncro at Hollister, but even a 2wd Van can have fun there.
Other places I find beautiful nearby include Davenport, we had a day gathering near there at Greyhound Rock, called the Surfing Westies.
Though parking lot day meets are fun, I prefer venues that allow me to BBQ, and spend the night.
In Big Sur, I know of free camping on Nacimiento Ferguson Road.
What do you Volks think, anyone interested in getting together? Suggestions for places to meet, things to do, welcome. |
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Inlet Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2010 Posts: 287 Location: SF Bay Area
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested. |
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:23 am Post subject: |
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I will be driving from Santa Cruz to Big Sur this Sunday leaving at 9am to meet at 12 noon at Los Burros Road, with another Van or two to explore.
2wd OK, and if you want to overnight, I know of some free camping in the area
anyone interested in joining in, please do
Happy Trails |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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I thought that you guys were going next sunday.
I am out with a broken header that needs to visit a welder, if it wasn't SS I would fix it myself |
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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I will also be available Sunday Nov 14th if you like, and at least one other Van is interested for that time.. I can also do Saturday November 13th.. whats best for you?
The trip for this Sunday Nov 7th may require a weather delay, depending how intense the rain turns out to be..
will update
here is a shot of Bixby Bridge from the Old Coast Road
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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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<post deleted> _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!
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AnmlMthrM60 Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2007 Posts: 228 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to head up that way in the near future and play around. I just have to get the Westfalia back together. I have a Coast Highway trip in the works. I'd like to see the old Coast Highway. _________________ Justin
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aswah Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 907 Location: PDX
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:30 pm Post subject: yeah boy |
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I live up in Mendo and usually work weekends... but I am down for some camping... timing will be the issue _________________ WIT WA DA DA (Peace and Unity)
Aswah, Lisa, Beaumont and Loose Lucy Too!
1989 Westy
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blakeck2 Samba Member
Joined: April 10, 2009 Posts: 939 Location: Los Osos, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Girlfriend has it off so count on us for the weekend of the 13th _________________ 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL, westy interior, GW 2.4 and all locked up
1973 Thing |
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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today we drove from Lost Burros Road, (3.6 miles south of Gorda). It starts at Treebones Resort and Hwy 1, (there is a sign that uses the name Willow Creek Road, its also listed as Forest Route 23S01). we then drove along the South Coast Ridge Road to Nacimiento Ferguson Road, which rejoins Hwy 1 near Kirk Creek Campground.
It was about 35 miles of dirt, about a 2 hour drive.
The drive was really fun! One vehicle, the white Van, was a 2WD with 27x8.5x14 BFG At KO's, the other, a gold Syncro had the same size tires, in General Grabber
At first the road was not too wet and slippery, towards the top and near the end it got a bit more soaked and a little more slippery.
Overall the conditions were great, no views, but beautiful country to be in. Highly recommended.
a short video
Link
and some photos
Paulas Restaurant, Santa Cruz
cheap gas in Monterey
begin Los Burros Road
A black Beetle crossing
beautiful country
love the red dirt
more dirt
fun driving!
exploring camp site possibilities
happy as pigs in a sty
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:05 am Post subject: |
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such dirty pics Nice, thanks _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
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cvbill Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2007 Posts: 208 Location: Carmel Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:17 am Post subject: |
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I'll see if I can make it on the 13th. Can meet up w/ SC group on Hiwy 1 at Monastery Beach about 3 miles S of Carmel. Good view of the parking area from road.
I assume Blake will be coming from the south end as he lives in Los Osos now (!)
Times?
Jon, like all the photo work; and quick too! |
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tdwesty Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2005 Posts: 155 Location: Los Osos CA.
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Jon it was great hanging out with in the dirt,fun times.
Thanks for meeting up and going for it
Just your normal Sunday drive.
David _________________ 56 Oval 48idas
80 Rabbit truck 1.6td
82 Westy 1.9 MTDI
83 GTI TDI AHU
86 Syncro subaru to ETDI
87 Syncro work in progress |
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for suggesting this drive David, it was great to have your company.
Blake and Bill, I look forward to getting together on the 13th. I am open to spending the night if others are interested too.
If people want to do the same route, I would suggest meeting at 12 noon at the spot in the photo titled, Begin Los Burros Road.
Treebones Resort
71895 California 1
Big Sur, CA 93920-9573
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=fi...mp;iwloc=A
The Vans at that spot are visible from the road in both directions. It is about 30 feet above Hwy1, on the mountain side. |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Overall the conditions were great, no views, but beautiful country to be in. |
Watching the sun go down over the fog line of the ocean from the roof tent
Morning version
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DLJ Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2008 Posts: 554 Location: North California
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:39 pm Post subject: santa cruz trip |
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Hey Jon: I want to join in. Just talked to Bill, he and I can meet up with you guys but I need instructions as to where you plan to leave from.
Dave |
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cvbill Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2007 Posts: 208 Location: Carmel Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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David Jordan and I will be camping Sat. night. Anyone else?
Bill Langan |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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I might- if I get my exhaust fixed in time. |
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camit34 Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2006 Posts: 1567 Location: Commerce City CO
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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Jon_slider wrote: |
I'm only kidding with this but...CHEAP GAS!!! I paid $2.49 to fill my 4Runner today...
Boy it's gonna hurt when we finally move back to Cali...
cheap gas in Monterey
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_________________ In search of a Vanagon
1971 Westy (SOLD)
1971 Deluxe (SOLD)
1967 Freedom Camper (SOLD) |
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camit34 Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2006 Posts: 1567 Location: Commerce City CO
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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I'm only kidding with this but...CHEAP GAS!!! I paid $2.49 to fill my 4Runner today...
Boy it's gonna hurt when we finally move back to Cali...
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Jon_slider wrote: |
cheap gas in Monterey
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_________________ In search of a Vanagon
1971 Westy (SOLD)
1971 Deluxe (SOLD)
1967 Freedom Camper (SOLD) |
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