2025 TD News October
Dean Eppley | Published on 10/1/2025
On our latest trip five Jeeps and a modified Lexus SUV traveled up Highway 89 toward Quincy. We passed through Downieville, with our first stop at the Saddleback Mountain Fire Lookout. There, we had a nice visit with the young forest ranger manning the lookout with her dog.
From Saddleback, we dropped down the trail to Poker Flat, crossing Canyon Creek. We continued on through Howland Flat and the historic St. Louis mining areas, which were rich with history and character.
After spending the night in Quincy, we ventured on a narrow shelf road down to Cleghorn Bar on the Middle Fork of the Feather River. On our return we stopped at the Pilot Peak Fire Lookout which was being restored by volunteers for visitor rental. The entire area is both beautiful and steeped in history. We had perfect weather and enjoyed incredible scenery throughout the trip. Check out TD4Wheelers.org.