{"author":"","main_header":"Trail of the Month: Monache Meadows","main_sub_header":"","main_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556362170410\/f615877e04-1650033023\/mike-2.jpeg","main_image_caption":"","main_content":[{"content_type":"text","bg_color":"gray","text":"\u003cp\u003eTrail of the Month: Monache Meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of the trail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nMonache Meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eSequoia National Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 miles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time of year to go:\u003c\/strong\u003e April - September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meadows, Rivers, Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFees\u003c\/strong\u003e: Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhone Numbers for local help:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackrock Visitor Center: (559) 539-2607 ext. 2276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrid Coordinates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.22143, -118.17832\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire Pressure Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 psi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRig requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Clearance 2WD with All-Terrain can do it but it would be easier with 4x4\u003c\/p\u003e","tiny":null,"image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"full_image","bg_color":"","text":"","tiny":null,"image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556362170410\/2b9918018e-1650033032\/mike_h_tran-1.jpeg","full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null},{"content_type":"tri_image","bg_color":"","text":"","tiny":null,"image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556362170410\/ef98b605aa-1650033021\/mike-1.jpeg","center_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556362170410\/f615877e04-1650033023\/mike-2.jpeg","right_image":"https:\/\/content.caliraisedled.com\/media\/pages\/blogs\/39552773\/556362170410\/ad635b4041-1650033034\/mike_h_tran-3.jpeg"},{"content_type":"text","bg_color":"","text":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Ride:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nTell us about your favorite part of this trail and what time of year did you go?\u003cbr \/\u003e\nAll the beautiful meadows around to have fun in. The many rivers and streams provide some awesome water crossing. We went at the end of May and the weather was perfect.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell us about the trip in general, did you have any scary moments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI took my high clearance 2WD with all-terrain and on the way out had some trouble with a steep loose dirt section. The trail is all downhill until you have to go back out and that’s when it can be complicated if you don’t have some high clearance.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat was the coolest moment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI must say all the beautiful scenery around our campsite. This area has so many rivers crossing into each other and there was some awesome fishing to do.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWas there any gear you gained a new appreciation for based on this trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI think one gear is having a power station like a Jackery. It’s pretty remote out there and having a solar power system to be able to keep our fridge and other gadgets top off is always a plus.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWould you ever go back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nYes, already planning on another trip back this year.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnything else you want to share with us?\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is a remote area but there are a lot of people and the trail can be quite narrow in some sections. Just practice leaving no trace and be mindful of people coming going in and out of the trail.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a difficult or easy trail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nDifficult would be the loose dirt and getting back out. It’s a steep loose dirt section that can be quite a challenge for 2WD.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat keeps you Overlanding and off-roading?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI think for me personally is the landscape, sceneries, and the friendship we build with similar-minded people. Some of the best memories I’ve had is when I'm outside exploring a trail and just overall having a fun time with my friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s your dream trail and why?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nImogene Pass and Black Bear Pass. We want to hit up those trails this year if possible.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWould you recommend this trail to anyone or more experienced folks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI suggest if you don’t have trail experience to go with someone if possible. It is remote and things can go sideways if you’re stuck. However, an experienced person can tackle this trail no problem.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into Overlanding and off-roading?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\nI grew up in a poor country with dirt floor houses when I was young in the village. I remember however the many beautiful sceneries and mountains we enjoyed as a kid. Now living in America I always reminisce about those experiences. I started camping when I was a teenager and it reminded me of how nature and the outdoors can have such a awes inspiring effect on us. When we got a truck, naturally we used it for car camping and once we started finding trails that we can take our truck on it was a game-changer. I think Overlanding was just a natural fit for us. We enjoyed the outdoors, have a capable truck, and want to explore. It’s been over 20 years of camping now Overlanding is our new love.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","tiny":null,"image_clickable":null,"image_clickable_caption":"","clickable_image_url":"","button_caption":"","button_url":"","video_embed_url":"","full_image":null,"full_image_caption":"","square_image":null,"rectangular_image":null,"left_image":null,"center_image":null,"right_image":null}]}