Author Topic: Mini Outing after the meeting (Read 5015 times)

BigAl · « **on:** March 22, 2015, 01:16:43 PM »

I am proposing a half day mini outing after the meeting next Saturday (weather permitting). I am always wanting to try new areas and this is a chance to check out a place that I know there is gold and have never had a chance to try.

The location is on Natty Creek (A tributary to Wildcat Creek). I have tried the lower section and middle section with some success. There are two forks that form the headwaters, on to the North and One to the South. I have tried the North Fork a few times and had decent success (even a nice picker). I have not made it over to the South Fork so far. The walk in would be about 6/10 of a mile and the degree of difficulty would be 3 to 4. Only someone would moderate to severe physical disabilities would have a problem. Only one steep section along the way.

The scenery is excellent and I know gold is there. The parking is very limited so carpooling would be a must.

Comments and interest levels please.

Al

DGurley · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2015, 03:59:49 PM »

Is wild cat road and old furnace road back open or is it still closed.
Thank You

BigAl · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:09:44 PM »

Not sure. I will call tomorrow. I am hoping by next weekend they will be open.

Al

HappyOldMan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2015, 06:46:39 PM »

Count me in, I sure would like to try it.

BigAl · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2015, 10:04:32 PM »

Approximate GPS for North Fork crossing 35.312378, -84.220060. You can see the South Fork on a digital map if you plug in the GPS coordinates.

goldgeezer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:07:55 PM »

Just what I have wanted to do. Count me in for the outing.
Mel

jeff · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2015, 07:22:14 PM »

I will go if I make it to the meeting.

Haleyes · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2015, 08:33:28 PM »

AL how big is the creek ? muck boots or waders. pan and shovel or sluice box

BigAl · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2015, 09:00:42 PM »

Quote from: Haleyes on March 24, 2015, 08:33:28 PM

AL how big is the creek ? muck boots or waders. pan and shovel or sluice box

The creek is decent sized. A sluice would work and boots will be fine.

Al

BigAl · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2015, 02:57:07 PM »

I called today and they reopened Wildcat Road (FS384) yesterday. Looks like we're on!

Al

Jcbdc · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2015, 06:09:12 PM »

Sounds like a good time and a chance to explor new water. Wish I could go but maybe later in the year!

Haleyes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:16:45 PM »

thanks see you sat. as long as nothing blows up!

D-Ferguson · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:29:44 PM »

I'll be dredging Saturday, you guys have fun.

BigAl · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:07:10 PM »

Quote from: D-Ferguson on March 25, 2015, 09:29:44 PM

I'll be dredging Saturday, you guys have fun.

Party pooper!!!

BigAl · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2015, 12:08:45 PM »

Quote from: Jcbdc on March 25, 2015, 06:09:12 PM

Sounds like a good time and a chance to explor new water. Wish I could go but maybe later in the year!

Joe,

I will shoot you some video.

Al

Auprospector · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2015, 01:56:22 PM »

If I had a dredge I would Dredge my own creek.

BigAl · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2015, 10:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Auprospector on March 26, 2015, 01:56:22 PM

If I had a dredge I would Dredge my own creek.

Russ,

I can bring you one to use if you want to.

Al

billreid · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2015, 06:15:20 AM »

Al,
You can count Carol and me in. If we need to car pool or someone doesn't want to drive their car in there, I have room in my truck for 3 or 4 people and their gear.

BigAl · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:03:15 PM »

Thanks Bill. See you tomorrow.

Auprospector · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2015, 02:47:09 AM »

Al I would like to borrow your dredge if it is small. Something I can handel myself, like a 2in or 3in.
Most of my two creeks have never been dredge, and I am very clost to three old gold mines. One of those mines is still opperating. The Isabella near the Bura-Bura creek. Call me after April 6th. I have to go to Charleston SC next weekend

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