Mountain Project Logo

big chief climbable now? (truckee)

Original Post
Cliff M · · San Jose, CA · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 80

Is Big Chief climbable now, or is there still too much snow up there?

J. Albers · · Colorado · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 1,926
Cliff M wrote:Is Big Chief climbable now, or is there still too much snow up there?
Hey Cliff,

Big Chief is usually climbable and probably is right now. However the bigger deal is getting there because the road in along the top is often closed off by the forest service at the beginning of the last big hill before the parking area. Now, you can still park and hike in (or hike in from the bottom if you know how), but you just have to want it more. My guess is that the road is still closed given that it is early March.

Sorry that I don't have any more information....perhaps someone else will post.
Zin · · Truckee, CA · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 0

It just snowed a few inches this week. Everything is wet right now. Probably climbable again by next weekend, as long as another storm doesn't roll in.

As J Albers said, the 06 road is still closed, so you'll have to hike it. Please be respectful of the people who live along the river if you hike from 89, and avoid their yards, etc.

Justin Johnsen · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 7,825

Ditto that inquiry. Hoping to climb up there Sunday.

J

Zin · · Truckee, CA · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 0

The 06 road is not open. It's a bit damp after the light dusting the last couple of days, but should be good to go by Saturday.

Clockwork Orange · · California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 335

road was closed as of last weekend

Justin Johnsen · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 7,825

Thanks guys!

Drove up to Truckee on Sunday April 21, but the entire forest service road is still closed, even the paved section. A friendly local we met said it will probably open around early to mid May.

A mountain bike would have no problem getting in until the car gate opens.

Rams Ruiz · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 10

Anybody have any updates on this? We wanted to head there this weekend and thought it must be open since it's been so dry.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
Post a Reply to "big chief climbable now? (truckee)"

Log In to Reply

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.