JeepAndrew's AZ Trail Runs/Campouts

Yes^^^^^

 

Since there is a spot on the 4x4 caravan I will like to be added to the list please!

 

So how difficult is rug road? Optional bypasses etc? Hoping it's got some good lumpy bumpy stuff

 

No by passes. First year trail damage by me was front bumper dented in on passanger side. Exhaust pinched shut and 4 wheel actuator broken. I was basically stock all the way around. With a lift and sliders its a really fun road with some off camber stuff and boulder crawling

 

Hmm. Trying to decide which 4Runner to bring.

 

And pin stripping is going to happen. No avoiding it. There are a couple staircases to.

 

So no stuff around camp to crawl around on? No bypasses? Nothing? How long is the run in?

 

There's one or two bypasses, but even those obstacles aren't that bad. As for near camp, not much around there, unless you want to head back up to the Rug Road trailhead to play around. The 4wd run in is 6+ hours depending on trail conditions/stops/vehicle totals.

 

Sorry george, I had another jeep buddy of mine ask to jump into the empty 4x4 spot today, I just haven't added him in yet.

 

Ok. I guess it will depend on if Satin can make it, she will want to bring her runner. I have to install the lockers that are sittin in the garage. Can't seem to find the time.
I she's doesn't come I'll probably drive something else

 

As the instruction -Larger than stock tires-Minimum 2" of lift-Rock sliders. If you have this things you will be good. Arizona pin stripping is going to happen.

 

It's gonna be a 2nd 4x4 caravan?

 

Cool man! Honestly, as long as you've got sliders, spotting will get you through everything else. The first 1/3rd of the trail is where the worst obstacles are. And lockers are optional

 

As of right now no. We may split into two groups of 7, but I'd like to keep 14 trucks maximum.

 

Rug Road/Turkey Creek 2015!!!

March 27th-29th (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.

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
-Bad-ass camping in Turkey Creek at east end of trail
-Saturday trip to the ghost-town site of Aravaipa and the historic Sein Fein, Head Center and Grand Central silver/lead mines

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

**4WD Route Requirements**
-Larger than stock tires
-Minimum 2" of lift
-Rock sliders
-CB Radio or HAM is recommended
-Tread Lightly

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
The Tucson 4WD group will meet at The Valero Gas Station in Catalina @ 0730-0800
15240 N Oracle Rd, Catalina AZ 85739

Final stop for fuel and supplies for the group and Phoenix crew will be at the Circle K in Mammoth @ 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 (ONE SPOT LEFT)
1. JeepAndrew + Dylan + Trailer
2. CrawlinWJ
3. WheelingAZ
4. Alex
5. AZTacoGuy
6. mbmack1 + Niki
7. Jeep Mike
8. Socalduckslayer + Pelfreybilt
9. Mh.meier
10. Germ + Nori
11. Seabass
12. a.smo
13. Jandrews
14. (Prodeer)

2WD MEET INFO
The Tucson 2WD group will meet at the Pilot Gas Station @ 0830-0900
5570 East Travel Plaza Way, Tucson AZ 85756
*With a stop in Wilcox to top off, this route is roughly 4 hours*

The Phoenix 2WD group meet is TBD

2WD LIST/OPERATION BACK DOOR PENETRATION
-Kim (Campsite Reserve Patrol)
-T4C0CH40S + Scott
-RYN0TA + Dylan
-Rextinkleton93 + Bree
-Bertola and his Titan
-Brian007Taco
-Snowtank + Mrs snowtank
-Cr250jumper
-JTS2014TACO + Denise
-Nofords08 + Sam
-Desert Drifter
-JuansTaco
-Underdog777
-cmack
-Milota95 + Trailer

 

Anything out on the way to the Ghost-town site? Seemed like quite a few areas to wheel around as we were headed out that way last time

 

Repeat of that first night at Log Corral?

I haven't done any exploring up that way yet. I'm sure there's some trails though.

 

Oh, and speaking of which, the main road up there is finally opened up! No more backroad route finding to get up to the townsite

 

Is that gonna make it a quicker run there from camp?

 

Yes, cuts 15-20 mins off. Plus no crossing private land.