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Come on along for the actual mountain adventure with Mrs Nutnfancy and I. The X4 is our transport as we launch from the desert valley and go high into the mountains. I researched and found this ride on Google Earth, figuring there must be some good ATV trail near the High Unitas. Patreon donors will have access to my trail information, see below!
We achieve a surprising altitude and are stunned by the views. Lunch is simple. Another purpose of this expedition is scouting for camping areas and we find many. We see no one else up there and enjoy our solitude. Mountain goat, bald eagles are spotted. Lots of mountain flowers too. It was a long tow to get there and a lot of work to make it a reality but you'll see it's worth all the effort. This is one of the coolest places we've found yet.
UPDATE SEP 2020: This whole area we show here was the spot of a raging wildfire, much has been charred I am told. This video record "Windswept" will be historical therefor as it will sadly take generations for this East Grandaddy Mountain area to recover. So sad. These might be the last extensive video recordings before the forest fire.
Leica 10X compact binos, shown, both quality levels of Ultravid and Trinovid are xlnt: https://shrsl.com/2f5zp
Casio GWG1000 Mudmaster, full featured, see my review:
40.430069°, -110.802698° We parked here, on the West side of Hwy 35. Please do not block access to the barn area. Use caution when crossing Hwy 35 to access 42750 West, County Road 8
40.430069°, -110.802698° Where the dirt road starts. It's straight across from the Barn where you might park or wheere County Road 8 starts or 42750 West.
40.570181°, -110.811876° This is where we showed the epic views, much wind. You will need to hike around a bit to get the best views.
40.550905°, -110.730813° This is the intersection that will take you down to the Upper Still Water Dam. If you choose to go to the dam, you will come back to this spot and continue on FR 143 to Arta Lake. Follow FR 135 to dam.
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