I'm thinking about setting something up at Blair Valley in Anza Borrego for the weekend before Thanksgiving (17-18 November). In the past we've traditionally done Fish Creek and Sandstone Canyon, what people referred to as the "apple pie" run because of the large turn out and group lunch (with apple pie) but last year only one or two people showed up (in addition to some friends I had brought along) so I changed the route.
This year I'm thinking maybe we do more of a social gathering, and make it someplace that is both stock and 2WD friendly to get broader participation. People who want something challenging and 4WD could then camp on Saturday and do something on Sunday. Blair Valley is a good spot for this - unless it turns out to be a really cold day. We can get in some good hikes in between cruising the easy trails. There are lots of great camp spots there for anyone who wants to stay over, and in the morning you can head off to Diablo Drop Off, The Squeeze, or a few other spots.
Let's see what sort of interest there is before I post this up. If you want to see pictures from previous trips, just look for Blair Valley Anza Borrego in the Pictures forum.
