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I took the 4runner up Bald Mountain today. I’m over house sitting for my parents while they’re away taking care of some medical appointments.
The view from the top at sunset is stunning.
Had to fire up all the lights on the 4runner coming down the mountain to see where I was going. I really should replace those dim headlights…
We took the 4runner over to Forked Meadow to visit my parents and then went up to the top of Bald Mountain to the old fire lookout. It was a great day to be out exploring.
My parents and I ventured up the road that goes to the top of Bald Mountain in my Toyota 4runner. Back when my parents worked for the ranger district here, the fire lookout was always crewed in the summer and someone in a stock pickup could drive to the top with ease. Now it’s a fairly serious 4×4 route with lots of exposed, slick granite covered in fine sand.
We met up with a family in a UTV heading up the way. We stuck together for a while in case anyone had problems. Finally, we reached a patch of slick rock that I wasn’t confident the truck could easily do (no lockers) so I turned around at that point.
Heading along the trail.
My little Toyota out and about.
It’s a really pretty area. Next year once I have lockers, armor, and bigger tires, I should be able to get up to the top without incident.
