Mt. Patterson Campout 2026
Sat, Oct 10
|The Chevron Station at Topaz Landing
High Sierra vistas, Aspen groves, creeks and streams.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
The Chevron Station at Topaz Landing, 1979 Old US Hwy 395 S, Gardnerville, NV 89410, USA
Guests
About the Event
What: Camping / Day Run
Where: Desert Creek to Lobdell Lake
Trailboss: Tony
Route: Desert Creek to Mt. Patterson (camping), Hwy 385 to Patterson (Sunday day run)
Trail Rating: 5 - Road surfaces are rutted, rocky and sandy with steps not exceeding 14", with considerable slick rock surfaces. Water not exceeding 12" with some mud possible. Good vehicle approach and departure angles are helpful. Tall tires (33" plus) and traction aid devices (lockers, limited slips, A-TRAC) are recommended. Above average driving skills are desirable.
Campsite: Targeting 38.461211, -119.355086 along Sheeler's Camp Bypass Rd (FR 32116) beside Desert Creek.