JeepAndrew's AZ Trail Runs/Campouts

Haha still her brothers not cuz

 

we all family regardless haha

 

Haha true true true

 

I really hope that none of you guys think I'm being a "trail nazi" or anything, but this trail has claimed Toyotas on this forum before (for vehicle breakage), as well as other makes for worse reasons. In the spring of 2013, less than a week after the first ever JeepAndrew Rug Road Run, a guy in a jeep died in a rollover near the bottom of Carpet Hill. His jeep is still 250 feet down in the bottom of a ravine and there's a memorial for him there. Granted, there was alcohol involved, but the spot he went over *can* be gnarly under the right circumstances. All over the 4x4 forums are stories and pics of near-miss occurences and full fledged oh-shit accidents. Rug Road does have some infamy.

Not being able to prerun this year means this trail will be a surprise for me, and possibly for the whole group as well. We might end up doing some tricky spotter assisted crawling and obstacle navigating in spots, depending on how good (or bad) monsoon season was to the trail.

I just want the day to go smooth so we as a group can enjoy the scenery, historic and interesting sites along the trail, and not roll into camp after 10pm to gather up help for a vehicle recovery.

 

You're awesome for putting in the time that you do. And I hope I can speak for everyone when I say thank you for that!

 

Agreed! ^^ not to mention it's like 30% today and 90% chance of rain tmrw in that area

 

From what I read the weather this weekend is going to be near perfect, a little cold at night but the booze should take care of that

 

I picked up some long underwear today!

 

FTFY

 

I'm bringing your favorite ..... King Dong!

 

What time is the "back door" group going to be coming thru globe.

 

i will be through around 8-830 PM me location

 

Phoenix 2wd meet is at 0730 in mesa at the QT on greenfield. Then we are off to globe.

 

Rug Road/Turkey Creek 2015....ROUND 2....FIGHT!!

November 6th, 7th & 8th (Friday-Sunday)

Ladies and gents, it's that time again!

In-depth Trail Info in the OP: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/arizona/265528-jeepandrews-az-trail-runs-campouts.html

Background Info
Rug Road is an historic 23 mile AZ ranching/mining 4WD trail that crosses the Galiuro Mountains East of Mammoth, over to Turkey Creek and the town of Klondyke. *This trail is Rated 3.5 - 4/5 depending on summer storms* Due to the number of 4WD attendees, we may split into two groups that will be 20 minutes apart on the trail. Rug Road Route

Highlights/Obstacles
-The Tire Chute
-Carpet Hill
-Table Mountain Pass
-Smelter/mine ruins at Table Mountain Mine
-Abandoned cabins at Bleak Spring and Parson's Grove
-Moab-style wheeling and scenery at east 1/4th of trail
-Badass camping in Turkey Creek at east end of trail

Saturday Day Trip
-Ghost-Town Site of Aravaipa
-Sein Fein/Head Center Mine (Requires 1/4 Mile Hike & Flashlights for Underground Exploring)
-Grand Central Silver/Lead Mine

**4WD Route Requirements - NO EXCEPTIONS!!**
-Larger than stock tires
-Minimum 2" of lift
-Rock sliders
-CB Radio or HAM is recommended
-Tread Lightly

**4WD Route Map**
http://www.experience-az.com/adventures/4wd/rugroad/rugroadmap.html

DISCLAIMER
*Pin striping is very possible. If you drive without care or fail to meet any requirements you may suffer severe vehicle damage*

4WD MEET INFO

Phoenix Group
4x4 out of Phoenix will meet at the Cobblestone on Signal Butte and the 60 at 0630 Friday. This will be a quick touch and go stop just to get all those heading to Mammoth, AZ for the 4x4 route together.

Mammoth
Final stop for fuel and supplies for the Tucson and Phoenix crew will be at the Circle K @ 0830-0900
307 Highway 77, Mammoth AZ 85618

*Depending on the number of stops, Rug Road takes a minimum of 6 Hours to run*

4X4 LIST
1. @JeepAndrew + 1 - Meeting in Mammoth
2. @Pitchfork311
3. @iJonny + 2 - Meeting at Cobblestone
4. @Desert Drifter + 1
5. @a.smo & @swalters
6. @CQB 1911 +1 - Meeting at Cobblestone
7. @Bondonsix
8. @AZ.HGHCLBR - Meeting at Cobblestone
9.
10.

(Have not confirmed)
@Rc taco
@YotaGuy


This trip is 2WD/PreRunner friendly via alternate route (aka "Operation Backdoor Penetration") from either Thatcher (East of Globe) or Wilcox (East of Tucson).

2WD MEET INFO
The Tucson 2WD group meet point is TBD
*With a stop in Wilcox to top off, this route is roughly 3.5 hours*

The Phoenix 2WD group will meet at the QuikTrip on Greenfield South of the 60 @ 0730
1733 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
*With a stop in Globe (Circle K- 2011 U.S. 70, Globe, AZ 85501) to top off, this route is about 4 hours*

2WD LIST/OPERATION BACK DOOR PENETRATION
1. @Milota95 & @JuansTaco
2. @signalbobby
3. @Brian007Taco
4. @T4C0CH40S + 1
5. @mh.meier
6. @JTS2014TACO + 1
7. @outdoorAZ + 1
8. @doyouevenprerun
9. @Rextinkleton93 + 1
10. @PLC721 +1
11. @scott96929 + 1
12. @The Fluffer + 1
13. @Moose1988 +1

 

Rug Road/Turkey Creek 2015....ROUND 2....FIGHT!!

November 6th, 7th & 8th (Friday-Sunday)

Ladies and gents, it's that time again!

In-depth Trail Info in the OP:http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/arizona/265528-jeepandrews-az-trail-runs-campouts.html

Background Info
Rug Road is an historic 23 mile AZ ranching/mining 4WD trail that crosses the Galiuro Mountains East of Mammoth, over to Turkey Creek and the town of Klondyke. *This trail isRated 3.5 - 4/5 depending on summer storms* Due to the number of 4WD attendees, we may split into two groups that will be 20 minutes apart on the trail. Rug Road Route

Highlights/Obstacles
-The Tire Chute
-Carpet Hill
-Table Mountain Pass
-Smelter/mine ruins at Table Mountain Mine
-Abandoned cabins at Bleak Spring and Parson's Grove
-Moab-style wheeling and scenery at east 1/4th of trail
-Badass camping in Turkey Creek at east end of trail

Saturday Day Trip
-Ghost-Town Site of Aravaipa
-Sein Fein/Head Center Mine (Requires 1/4 Mile Hike & Flashlights forUnderground Exploring)
-Grand Central Silver/Lead Mine

**4WD Route Requirements - NO EXCEPTIONS!!**
-Larger than stock tires
-Minimum 2" of lift
-Rock sliders
-CB Radio or HAM is recommended
-Tread Lightly

**4WD Route Map**
http://www.experience-az.com/adventures/4wd/rugroad/rugroadmap.html

DISCLAIMER
*Pin striping is very possible. If you drive without care or fail to meet any requirements you may suffer severe vehicle damage*

4WD MEET INFO

Phoenix Group
4x4 out of Phoenix will meet at the Cobblestone on Signal Butte and the 60 at 0630 Friday. This will be a quick touch and go stop just to get all those heading to Mammoth, AZ for the 4x4 route together.

Mammoth
Final stop for fuel and supplies for the Tucson and Phoenix crew will be at the Circle K @ 0830-0900
307 Highway 77, Mammoth AZ 85618

*Depending on the number of stops, Rug Road takes a minimum of 6 Hoursto run*

4X4 LIST
1. @JeepAndrew + 1 - Meeting in Mammoth
2. @Pitchfork311
3. @iJonny + 2 - Meeting atCobblestone
4. @Desert Drifter + 1
5. @a.smo & @swalters
6. @CQB 1911 +1 - Meeting at Cobblestone
7. @Bondonsix
8. @AZ.HGHCLBR - Meeting at Cobblestone
9.
10.

(Have not confirmed)
@Rc taco
@YotaGuy


This trip is 2WD/PreRunner friendly viaalternate route (aka "Operation Backdoor Penetration") from eitherThatcher (East of Globe) or Wilcox (Eastof Tucson).

2WD MEET INFO
The Tucson 2WD group meet point isTBD
*With a stop in Wilcox to top off, this route is roughly 3.5 hours*

The Phoenix 2WD group will meet at the QuikTrip on Greenfield South of the 60 @ 0730
1733 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
*With a stop in Globe (Circle K- 2011 U.S. 70, Globe, AZ 85501) to top off, this route is about 4 hours*

2WD LIST/OPERATION BACK DOORPENETRATION
1. @Milota95 & @JuansTaco
2. @signalbobby
3. @Brian007Taco
4. @T4C0CH40S + 1
5. @mh.meier
6. @JTS2014TACO + 1
7. @outdoorAZ + 1
8. @doyouevenprerun
9. @Rextinkleton93 + 1
10. @PLC721 +1
11. @scott96929 + 1 Quick Trip
12. @The Fluffer + 1
13. @Moose1988 +1

 

I think @The Fluffer and I will be cruising through early in the morning.

 

Anyone else find the work week leading up to an epic wheeling weekend to be a complete and utterly shitty, drown out, suicide inducing nightmare? Friday really needs to hurry the fk up.

 

Couldn't describe this week any better than that.......

 

I feel ya.. Shitty day today. We're working on hot lines in the rain. Shit sucks

 

Be safe out there man.