7S32 - Voyager Rock - California Offroad Trail

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Status:	Seasonal Closure
Typically Open:	08/01 - 11/01
Length:	2.09 miles
Highest Elevation:	8500 feet
Duration:	About 30 minutes
Shape of Trail:	Out & Back
Best Direction to Travel:	North
Nearest Town:	Shaver Lake
Nearest Town w/ Services:	Shaver Lake
Official Road Name:	7S32
Management Agency:	Forest Service of Pacific Southwest Region
District:	High Sierra Ranger District

Highlights

Voyager Rock Campground, also known as Courtwright Campground is a great place to escape when looking for the ultimate camping destination. With plenty of dispersed camping and an improved campground, there is no doubt why many people seek out this trail for a weekend to relax on. Along the route, you will have some of the best views in Southern California including towering granite mountains, lush forest, and expansive lakes. Outside the camping, this is also the gateway to one of the hardest trails in America, The Dusy-Ershim. If you plan on visiting the Voyager Rock area, please be prepared for lots of hiking, off-roading, fishing, and memories.

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Route Information

Technical Rating

( MODERATE )

Waypoints

1. Courtright Damn (0 mi)

Courtright Damn offers a stunning view while driving across. But this isn't for the people with a weak stomach. Courtright Damn has no guard rails. 37.079276, -118.970279

Directions to Trailhead

Starting Point: Clovis, CA

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis towards Prather. Continue through Prather towards Shaver Lake. Just before you reach Shaver Lake turn right on the Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of the Dinkey Creek Road and the McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 13.6 miles north on the McKinley Grove Road to the Courtright Reservoir turnoff. Turn left and travel north 7.5 miles to Courtright Lake. At Courtright lake there will be a junction in the road. Turn right towards the Maxson trailhead. Travel north for 3.3 miles to the Maxson trailhead. At the Maxson trailhead take the Dusy Ershim Off Highway Vehicle Route. Follow it for 1.8 miles to Voyager Rock Campground.

Camping

Dispersed

Improved

Trail Reviews (5)

Questions & Answers (6)

Q: Can I get my Power Wagon to the lake camping area without tearing it up??

–Mario Ratto (05/26/2019)

–Josh Noesser (05/26/2019)

Q: Would a (basically) stock WK2 make it up to the campground? Thanks!

–Bennett (01/11/2018)

–Josh Noesser (01/12/2018)

Q: Is the campground open? And is there any snow and if so how much?

–Dylan (12/14/2017)

–Josh Noesser (12/14/2017)

Q: Would a completely stock full size 4x4 truck be able to make it to voyager rock campground?

–sal (08/01/2017)

–Josh Noesser (08/01/2017)

Q: Has anyone been up to Voyager Rock this year (2017) to camp? I wanted to check on snow and trail before I headed up.

–Tim Bruner (07/25/2017)

–Tim Bruner (08/02/2017)

–Josh Noesser (08/01/2017)

–Josh Noesser (07/25/2017)

–Tim Bruner (07/25/2017)

–Josh Noesser (07/25/2017)

Q: Can a lifted 4x4 2006 dodge quad cab long bed with 37" tires make it to Voyager Rock Campground?

–KEN MURRAY (06/27/2017)

–Josh Noesser (06/27/2017)

Writer Information

Josh Noesser

Mapping Crew - California

Joshua Noesser grew up in Southern California but has lived in different parts of the country during his young adult life. Josh was first turned to four wheeling when he road with one of his friends dad up Surprise Canyon in the Panamint Valley at age14. After nearly 3 different roll overs later and a half dozen intense waterfalls, Josh was hooked. At 16 he purchased his first Jeep a CJ 7 and by 17 was putting his first locker in it. Currently, Josh is the owner and CEO of Nybble, an IT Solutions Company based in Orange County, California. Nybble isn't your normal IT company where everyone stays in and plays video games. Nybble's average company trip is out on the trails since a good amount of his staff enjoy wheeling too. As Josh likes to say, he offers the only IT Company with the ability to provide services in extreme locations. "If you want a server at the top of The Hammers, we will take care of that for you." Today you can find Josh out on the trail behind the wheel in one of his three different off-road vehicles. See the vehicles below for more information. If you ever run into Josh, please say high, he is a very friendly person and is always happy to have a new person join the group.

7S32 - Voyager Rock

Shaver Lake, California (Fresno County)