Chalk Peak access questions

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:42 pm

HPS has delisted Chalk Peak (point "A" on the map) in the Lytle Creek area because of safety concerns over a nearby shooting range.

Does anyone know specifically which shooting range is the supposed culprit? I know of Lytle Creek Firing Line (point "B" on the map) which is located on the north side of Lytle Creek road basically due north of Chalk Peak (which is on the south side of the road). But it seems all of the shooting ranges there are pointing northward - I mean they wouldn't be allowed to shoot south and potentially towards the road I wouldn't think.

I'm thinking it would be entirely safe to hike up towards Chalk Peak, but looking for any knowledge of any real danger in doing so.

Thanks.

Post by **Taco** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:06 pm

Correct.

I don't mean to start an argument, but most hiking-only folks (those not knowledgeable in firearms) tend to over-estimate or over-emphasize the power, range, other properties etc of firearms.

Then again, perhaps there was a time when folks shot across the road... or the owner told people to stay away or something.

I would go up there without hesitation. I don't see anything bad happening.

Cheers

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:31 pm

This is what one round from a .22 does to the average car.

I saw it in a movie, so I know it must be true.

HJ

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:34 pm

Hikin_Jim wrote: ↑This is what one round from a .22 does to the average car.

I saw it in a movie, so I know it must be true.

HJ

Cool. You drive.

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:53 pm

HikeUp wrote: ↑
Hikin_Jim wrote: ↑This is what one round from a .22 does to the average car.

I saw it in a movie, so I know it must be true.

HJ
Cool. You drive.

No problem. You can have "shotgun."

HJ

Post by **Taco** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:00 pm

Musta been one of those crazy hollowpoint boolits speshul froces used during moon battles.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:01 pm

Hikin_Jim wrote: ↑This is what one round from a .22 does to the average car.

I saw it in a movie, so I know it must be true.

HJ

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:02 pm

That explains it!

HJ

Post by **Taco** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:11 pm

HAHAHA saving that one!!

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:46 pm

What would it be like trying to cross that stream this weekend?

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:57 pm

HikeUp wrote: ↑What would it be like trying to cross that stream this weekend?

About like 1:40 into this video.

HJ

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:06 pm

LOL. You first.

Post by **Taco** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:15 pm

Jim, you just gave me a great idea...

Better memorize the (SG) Ranger Creed.

Recognizing that I made a horrible mistake by signing up to do this, fully knowing that this is going to suck bigtime, I will always endeavour to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de suck of my (SG) Ranger Regiment.

and on and on...

Yeah, it'll probably be wet. Sounds fun.

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:28 pm

Thanks, Hikeup, for the map of Chalk Peak. Do you or anyone else know the status of Coldwater camp in Coldwater Cyn due north of Telegraph Peak? Has anyone been there recently?

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:36 pm

Mr. P, I don't know the status of the Coldwater Camp, but maps I've seen say road 3N06A is a 4wd only. Last year in early March the road to Coldwater Cyn. 3N06A was "closed" by some simple barricades...