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Whipsaw Creek 4x4 Trail (Wells Peak & Lodestone Loop)

Princeton • Whipsaw FSR / Coalmont Road Link

Rig Rating: Tier 4 (Difficult (Built / 35"+ / Lockers))
Gate Status: Open / Clear
Distance: 64.2 km
Elevation: 980m → 1995m (+1450m)
Staging GPS: 49.3291, -120.5984
Sunset / Civil Dusk: 4:23 PM / 4:58 PM

Waypoints & Checkpoints

Type Waypoint Coordinates Notes
air_down KM 0 Staging & Air-Down Pullout 49.3291, -120.5984 Wide gravel staging shoulder. Switch VHF radio to LAD-1 / 154.100 MHz + GMRS 16 and air down to 18–22 PSI.
hazard Crux / High Point Checkpoint 49.3485, -120.781 Check snowline, cross-ditches, and oncoming resource traffic before proceeding.
Leave a copy of this sheet on your dashboard at staging or with your emergency contact. Emergency SAR: Dial 911.