Pyramid Lake-East side

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Well I wanted to see how far up the East side of the lake I could go and was told by the ranger, that the last 3 miles of the trail were a LITTLE risky, rocks washouts,deep sand/shale and He was right!!

Here's some pics of

Approaching the "pyramid"

At the pyramid, with a beautiful beach, with some fire pits and two outdoor toilets

another 7 miles of progressively rougher road and the last section, that I needed 4lo and lockers to get back out,probably didn't need the front locker, but it made the rockshale climb a lot easier

NO-ONE was there, I guess they were all going up Hiwy 447 to the "Burning Man", at least the traffic was pretty congested with, campers/trailers/bikes/hippie volkswagen vans and POLICE, so I was alone off the road except for the one Paiute armed warrior, that stopped me and asked if I had the required permit and any firearms-

He was on a white stallion with flaring nostrils and showing teeth-at least thats what the White Ford-Ranger looked like !!

Fun day and scout trip for the trout season opening in October

:costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[Martyn]

We had our owners gathering there a few years ago. I got a group camping permit from the tribe.

When I was applying for the permit they were talking about closing the whole East side of the lake to camping as people had really trashed the area.

AT got in there a few days early and did an extensive clean up of the area around the Pyramid, as well as a post event clean up. We hauled out a couple of pick up trucks of garbage.

Unfortunately not long after the Tribe closed the area to camping. I was very disappointed by their decision. I felt that the area could have been managed better with designated camp sites and fire pits, more garbage containers, and Porta Potties. I even offered to raise the money to do so through local 4x4 clubs and local Outdoor outfitters.

Anyway nice pictures Jimbo, it's a very special spot.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Thanx Martyn, it is a beautiful spot and at this time it appears to be free of any non -site debris, but as I went further North, with rangers permission, I could see that as challenging and intriguing as the off-road trail is, it wouldn't take many yahoos to close that part down TOTALLY

I would hate to be caught in any of the washouts during a (normal) rainstorm

:costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[obscurotron]

Where does on acquire permits and what are the reservation rules pertaining to firearms? Kinda my policy to not go anywhere in the boonies without at least one boomstick.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Good thinking OB, the entire lake, just North of Wadsworth, is a PAIUTE indian reservation and there is no hunting/trapping of ANYTHING, unless you're a tribal member-No firearms of any kind for any reason

Where does on acquire permits and what are the reservation rules pertaining to firearms? Kinda my policy to not go anywhere in the boonies without at least one boomstick.

If you want specific info, you can call :

The Pyramid Lake Ranger Station, (775-476-1155) or

The Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe (775-574-1000/1002)

There's about 15 different spots to buy permits and the rangers will tell you the closest to you

I also carry a 1911 in the boonies---BUT NOT HERE

:costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[obscurotron]

Thank you. I am familiar with the reservation boundaries, as I head through that way (almost always up the east side) on 447 to go fiddle around up in Black Rock, or sometimes as a more scenic route to Alturas.

They must have some sort of exclusion then for folks traveling on 447, since it is a state highway. Otherwise every antelope hunter heading up to the Granites or the Selenites would have to make a 100 mile detour. I will give a call and see if I can get detailed information.

Thanks again!

:sombrero: Good thinking OB, the entire lake, just North of Wadsworth, is a PAIUTE indian reservation and there is no hunting/trapping of ANYTHING, unless you're a tribal member-No firearms of any kind for any reason




If you want specific info, you can call :

The Pyramid Lake Ranger Station, (775-476-1155) or

The Pyramid Lake Paiute tribe (775-574-1000/1002)

There's about 15 different spots to buy permits and the rangers will tell you the closest to you

I also carry a 1911 in the boonies---BUT NOT HERE

:costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[jeepmedic46]

Beautiful area, Thank you for sharing.:ylsmoke:

 

[obscurotron]

Beautiful area, Thank you for sharing.:ylsmoke:

Whenever I'm coming back from points north in the middle of summer, I'm always tempted to make a hard right off 447 and run in for a quick dip. I'm sure the Paiutes wouldn't appreciate that, though. Sure does look inviting, however.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero:yea, it does, but if you get caught without a permit-

Depending on the situation/ time of day/ full moon the night before/ how you treat the ranger--the fine is from $ 50 bucks to $5000, so it's not a good idea !!

Whenever I'm coming back from points north in the middle of summer, I'm always tempted to make a hard right off 447 and run in for a quick dip. I'm sure the Paiutes wouldn't appreciate that, though. Sure does look inviting, however.

What ever you do, don't call the Indian Patrol "COCHISE"

:costumed-smiley-007:safari-rig::safari-rig: JIMBO

 

[FortyMileDesert]

A day use permit is $7 at the Nixon store. I asked the gal behind the counter what would happen if the ranger asked to see it as she was out of the forms that day... She said not to worry; the ranger will charge you $14, just say that the store was out of forms.......

Now when they haul you off to the local hoosegow, don't quote me... :coffeedrink: