Dusy-Ershim Trail Review / Guide near Shaver Lake California in 4K UHD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ส.ค. 2018
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If you haven't heard of the Dusy Ershim trail yet, you will soon. Many believe this is the newest hardest multiday off-road trip you can do today. The trail is comprised of both overland and rock crawling. If you ask someone that has recently done the Rubicon, they will say this trail is about 3-6 times harder. The Dusy-Ershim offers some of the hardest wheeling around, from mile long rocky hill climbs, to very technical obstacles, to some of the most amazing camping & fishing you have ever done in your life. The views have something to be said about too. Just be warned, this isn't an easy trip, even the most built rigs will leave this trail with mechanical failure. Be prepared, because body damage is almost guaranteed, even for the best drivers. If you are up to the challenge, expect the trip to take you in the range of 3-5 days.
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I did that trail in 1976. Me and another guy. I was in my 1976 Golden Earle Jeep CJ7. It’s a pleasure to relive that adventure all these years later.
Do you have any photos from that trip? We would love to see them
What a trip 😮 sounds exhausting at times but what an experience 😋🍻 ty for the re-upload, cheers!
Yeah, we don't know why TH-cam was having issues... But as long as the video is now playing in the right format, that is all the matters.
Thank you so much for this video! I went on trips a lot like this when I was a kid, and it brought back tons of memories! Thank you!
If you have any photos from back then, post them up. We would love to see them. The link to this trail page is above in the video description.
On my bucket list next summer. This trail is in my backyard. Thanks for sharing!
When you do it, make sure you log into our website and let us know what you think..
Great Video !!!!!!!We just got off the Trail Yesterday and I have to say Video does this Trail no justice. It is Breathtaking and Super fun. Next time we run it we are going to try it North to south :) the last portion on the north would be so much fun to crawl up .
Thank you. Yeah, North to South is a blast if you want to knock up the difficulty a bit.
Up in Shaver Lake right now. Getting ready to run Dusy tomorrow. Thanks for the great video.
Take lots of pictures and post up a trip report on our website when done... Have fun!!!
One of my favorite camping spots. Courtwright. I made it to chicken rock but gate was closed. Also camped at badger flats by northern entrance or exit to the dusy. Good vid guys
Thank you for watching. When did you go up there?
Must try this one day, great videos man!
It is a great trail
awesome video, great information!😀
Thank you for watching
Great video - thanks.
Thank you for watching
Always love going the opposite way and going down Chicken Rock lol Great Video sir
Probably my favorite direction too - Josh
Good representation of the trail. Living in Colorado, now, I rarely get a chance to do Dusy like when in Bakersfield!
Thats a haul from Colorado. Thank you for watching.
Greatest Trail Ever!!!
It is a good one...
My Favorite trail of all times. Wish it was open more than a few months a year.
For Sure
Epic!
Tracy, next year...
One of the best dusy videos thanks for sharing! Btw the “hard right turn” is called “Whale rock”
Whale rock huh? Are you talking about the one you can't see down about mid trail?
@@Trailsoffroad A few call it Whale Rock, most call it Divorce Rock. It’s the blind right turn after Ershim Lake if you’re going northbound. You come out straddling the rock, then turn right and go down. The driver can’t see where he or she is going.
very cool. was just at Shaver a few months ago but my 4x4 CRV couldn't make it very far on the trails my buddies were going on. gotta get me a JEEP.
Thank you for watching
Well I can either do the con or dusy ershim this year and this is where I’m headed. I hope my rig doesn’t come out a mess, I’m taking doors and top off so I hope that saves me some. I’m a decent driver have done all the big bear trails, mottino wash and a good portion of chocolate thunder out in JV, my rig is capable a JL rubicon on 37’s and a 4 inch lift and we’re going slowwww, fingers crossed!
You will have fun. There is a lot of tight squeezes on the trail that will require a little patience. Take your time, throw a rock if needed and stay the trail. Make sure you post up a trip report and video on our website once done. (Link in the videos description above)
nice trail shaver lake california fresno offf road
Awesome video sir. Im looking for a good spot to camp one night and was wondering if you saw any spot to tuck away in on the top of Chicken Rock? never been there before and arriving at night... do you have any suggestions for that area with a good view?
There are a lot of large rocks at the bottom of Chicken Rock you have to get over which could easily make a bad day for someone. Once up there, there is a lot of space if you want to try and camp up there.
you can sort of see the rocks at 2:28. They are large enough where sliders are required to get over them.
Also see the trail review on the site, you can see the rocks I am talking about there at waypoint 4. URL - www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/1055-dusyershim-trail-ca
Finally going to do this one, one JLUR on 40’s and 4.5 inch lift blah blah but my concern is the trees, how did the Red rig do? Did he hit his top at all? Great guide, thanks!
Red one made it through without body damage. He did pretty good. But we believe he did bend a flange on that trip. (But stock axles with 40's)
Yep make sure to plan for a 3 to 5 day trip. Trail can be done in one full day without break down and sightseeing. Better take it slow because it's a long way back to town for parts.
Sounds like you know this trail well, log into our website and post up some pics of your trips. (Videos if you got any). The link is in the description.
3 to 5 days on trail? Where do i sign up lol.
I’ve got a Rubicon on 37’s and a 3.5 inch lift, regeared, think I’ll have issues with this awesome trail?
Truth is yes... I think everyone has some issues. But with that said, that is the trail. It is 33 miles of rock crawling. Things are going to fail. Now does your vehicle sound like it is built to do it, Yes. Just make sure you have tools and someone with a way to weld. This is also a trail where driver skills shine. Everytime we have done this trip, we had to do trail repairs. Usually minor, but I have seen some major issues with other groups. It is just one of those trails. But still my favorite trail of all times hands down. Check out our site for more details, link is below.
www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/1055-dusyershim-trail
Could a JKU with a roof top tent make it through or is it better to bring a ground tent?
Hard to say... There are a few spots with some heavy leaning as you saw in the video. Safer to bring a ground tent for sure.
What size tires were those 4-door Wrangler's running? Could it be done on 37s?
It is not as much as tire size, but more about drivers skill in most . I would say you will want at least 35"s to make life a bit easier and quicker. But you can find more details on our webpage at: www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/1055-dusyershim-trail
@@Trailsoffroad Thanks!!!
are there any trails near the Dusy that are stock 4x4 friendly? A buddy of mine has a stock tacoma and wants to join in on the fun. Also recommended camping spots? Thanks in advance!
Hey Andrew, there is a lot of trails in the area and also both ends of the trail are stock 4x4 friendly. Log into our website and check it out. Start at the map page or go to the dusy page and increase the radius of the view.
Trail Page: www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/1055-dusyershim-trail-ca
Map Page: www.trailsoffroad.com/map (You will need to scroll over to where the area is)
Thanks so much @@Trailsoffroad! Keep it up, love all of it!
@@pandafranchise Thank you for watching
With stock he can make it to the bottom of Voyager rock on dusy where there is camping or if you want more challenging trail maybe red lake or if with little help he can make it to coyote lake. But bald mountain for sure is a beginner's trail.
Love that tree @18:49 claimed alot of rear side windows....thanks to whom ever stacked those rock should've just left it alone.
Is there a good staging area for trailers at the beginning of?
Not really, check out our trail guide at the link above in the video description. Usually we work out a deal with someone in town like Shaver Lake Hotel to park our trailers there. Other places people use is the marina.
But note, it is a heavy snow year so the odds of the trail opening Aug 1 is very low.
What you’re calling Givens Hill North is Boulder Alley.
I can see that
Do the Rubicon for the crowds, do the Dusy for the solitude. Both have appeal
Very true
How much fuel did you use. What motor do you have?
Every Jeep needed fuel. Even the JL.
We all got away with having 5 gallons extra. Some of the smaller tank Jeeps were on fumes getting to the gas station. Overall probably would recommend 10 gallons extra.
Can a Rubicon get to the lake side area you guys stopped for lunch? after the big granite slab.
can you be more specific. What mods and at what point in the video. Plus need to know drivers experience
@@Trailsoffroad 3:55 Courtright Reservoir. Have decent experience, just don't have a 2 inch lift. No afraid to scratch the truck up/
How would a new 4 door bronco on 37s with lockers fair?
Feel free to ask a question to the author on the trail guide! www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/1055-dusyershim-trail
What month did you go in?
Aug
Is there a route from North Staging area back to the South staging area? A place for parling trailers at the south staging area?
The hard blind rock turn is called Divorce Rock.
First I head that. I have heard White Bark Vista by a lot of different clubs and group. Whats the story with Divorce Rock? Sounds like it could be a good story.
@@Trailsoffroad The one you mention at 14:02.
I was in the club that built the trail for nine years, and no one knew a story. Just a name. The only living trail builder says he doesn’t call it Divorce Rock, he calls it by one of the club founders names. I don’t remember the story behind that.
@@mountainguyed67 Roger that, if you could find out the story, I will put it up on the website. Email us at info@Trailsoffroad.com
Who's driving that sweet 1st gen runner?
That is one sweet ride...
I haven't heard anyone name your Northern Rock Garden.
Are you talking the very first one on the north?
What you’re calling Givens Hill, people call Top of the World or Parking Lot in the Sky. I haven’t heard anyone call it Givens Hill. There’s a Mt Givens in there somewhere, I haven’t tried to pinpoint it.
That is the name of the hill on a map. I do like the parking lot in the sky, a very fitting name for that spot.
@@Trailsoffroad www.summitpost.org/mount-givens/539617
Anyone here think this trail is do able with a full size ram on 37s with lockers and 3 1/4 inch lift
Doable... Yes. With a straight body afterwards...???..??? Maybe not. Check out the trail page (Link in video description) and decide yourself.
What you’re calling the White Bark Vista hard turn is Gatekeeper.
The gate keeper on the northern side is that really easy rock garden prior to the hard turn. Looks like the trail will be open Aug 1 this year
@@Trailsoffroad No, the hard turn is Gatekeeper. Unless the Forest Service and the local clubs got it wrong.
Dusy is the hardest trail I've ever been on.
It is a great trail. This is one of those trails you tell people you will never shift out of 1st gear low range for 33 miles except for 1 spot and no one will believe you. I remember when someone told me that 1 1/2 mph is a fast group and I laughed. By the end of the trip I realized that person was spot on.
If you haven't, go to our website and post up some picture of your trips. We would love to see them. The link is in the description.
not sure if my tacoma DCLB on 32"s could pull this one off...
I don't think we would try.
Who has done the Dusy-Ershim Trail? If you haven't, would you do this trail? You can find out more information on this trail by clicking the link in the information section of this video.
When are you running trail again?