Completed: Garnet Creek to American Creek, V2.0

[BC backroader]

After having some repairs and a 2.5" lift/level, Z71 springs, and BDS 55619 shocks installed yesterday, I just HAD to get out and try them out, though no one else was available to go, so this was a solo run up the same road system we had explored back at the end of Jan. The weather was very similar, drizzly and overcast, though a little warmer than 2 1/2 months ago. I explored a couple of side trails that were bypassed on the original trip, and both dead-ended within 3 or 4 km, one at a washed out bridge, and the other at a rockslide with more boulders than I cared to move by myself.

The heavy wet snow that halted our progress in Jan. had melted weeks ago, but there was a few inches of fresh snow at the higher reaches, from a storm that passed through last night, though not enough to be a problem for my all-season tires, so I was able to get through the pass between the 2 creeks, and come out to the highway about 20 km further east than where I had left the pavement. Trail systems that do this are rare in my area, as most start near the mouth of a creek or river, run up to the headwaters, and end there, forcing you to backtrack out, so ones that make a loop are nice to find.

The new lift/springs worked great, exceeding my expectations, giving all the clearance needed for the type of road I like to explore, and firmimg the ride, without making it too harsh, both on pavement, and through the potholes and washboard on the logging roads. It was well worth the money to me.

The total distance driven off pavement was about 40 km, most of it fairly easy 1.5 rated, with a few bits that would be a 2.5. Pictures below:

[DirtyBacon04]

Looks beautiful! I did the same thing when I put on my lift. That very same night I hit a trail. In some of the pics, you can see that I'm still wearing all my dirty, greasy clothes. Gotta love an adventure.

[Cable810]

I've been wanting to wheel up in Canada for some time now. Your just making me want it more

[BC backroader]

You're welcome any time, Cable810, bring greenbacks!

Here's a couple more:

[Cable810]

The area I'd be wheeling at is the Tressle Trail. Its somewhere around Sault Ste. Marie

[BC backroader]

That's a long way from where I live and drive! The "Soo" is at least 3000km (2000 mi) from me, and I've never been there.

[Cable810]

Oh wow! The Soo is only about 2.5 Hours from my house lol