2nd Annual Red Canyon Trail Run

Saturday, Nov 9th is looking to be the date.

 

UPDATED LIST:

Committed List:

@Norsemanvike
@Dropitmore
@Trah
@Titus94
@sdsurfer
@MomsTacosnQuesadillas
@elmontemike
@Beer-toe
@Silverlogic
@bprout
@SearchAndRescue
@Sterling_vH111
@Fab’s Taco
@Trd420
@Richie Rich

Tentative List:

@Prayn4surf
@SoCal_Erik
@cwadej
@AY_ARONTRD
@Nicklovin
@stmpjmpr
@2000man
@Jaycee619
@bumskateboarder

 

I might be interested in camping as well, are you all planning on staying at a specific site?

EDIT

just saw this...

I guess i'll be patient ...

 

Count me In.

 

looks like I'm off the list. Wife got loaned out for a while. hopefully next time

 

Sounds more like you've got all the time you want/

 

Can we just camp out somewhere there?

 

It looks like folks have camped out under the abandoned trestle in the past, but the more popular location appears to be just inside one of the canyons. I'll get google map info up tonight.

 

I'm in for the 9th, I might have a few buddies interested, trying to get them to confirm. I'm up for camping as well and might do so anyway even if there's no solid plan.

 

Added to opening post.

 

NYC trip cancelled, considering joining in on the fun.

@afterhoursgarage

 

@Ozzy_Wuz_Here

 

Will be updating OP with final details for Saturday, 09 NOV.

 

I'm in for the 9th! What type of comms do you guys use?

 

I'm 80% sure I can make it on nov 9th.
please add me on the tentative list, I can confirm as it gets closer and will be camping overnight.

Would we be able to add a list showing the people that are going to camp so we know which rigs we campers should stick with?

 

Probably not going to be able to make this trip.

 

HAM frequency 151.880

Some of us have in-cab mounts and I have 4 handhelds to loan out for the day.

Those that expressed interest in camping overnight have a ** next to their name.

 

COMMITTED DATE: Saturday, November 9th @ 11am ( locked )

Interest and committed attendance listed below with set HAM frequency.

All,

Once again, we're planning on running the Red Canyon "Jeep" Trail this winter. It is 2WD friendly and an early November run will make for cooler temps and should be before the winter rains start in earnest.

I have a poll up to determine the first or second weekend of November.

Last year we had 12 Yota's and one misc Nissan as token replacement for a Yota that will still on it's way back from Guam. The trail can handle a much larger group. and I'd like to see if we can approach 15+ this time around.

Once again, will meet near the trail-head at the General Patton Memorial Museum at Chirico Summit at 11am. There is a Chevron here, so you can top off on fuel here. If you want to check out the Patton Museum, get there early.

62510 Chiriaco Rd, Indio, CA 92201

From there, we will cross I-10 to Pinto Rd, to the tail-head, air down for anyone that wants to, and then take off for the railroad trestle. The distance from the trail-head to the Eagle Mountain Railroad Trestle is approximately 19.2 miles ( 13.2 miles officially on the Red Canyon Jeep Trail ) and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours to get to the trestle. We should be there with the sun high on the Western side of the trestle which should make for some good photo opportunities. My dash cam will be recording the trip from/rear from my truck and I'll have my DSLR with me for quality shots if anyone is interested.

When we're finished, there are several exit points to include the same trail out, Summit Road which essentially follows the old rail line North to the I-10, or Southwest to the canal and following that back towards Indio which would allow for a visit to the abandoned places along the Salton Sea. Last year, folks went in each direction and total round trip off pavement would be approximately 36 miles.

Here is information from TraillsOffRoad.com

SR2013 - Red Canyon Trail
Rated: 2-3 ( easy )
The Orocopia Mountains Wilderness Area was once home to one of the largest military bases in the world, while today it is home to some of the most beautiful scenery that Southern California has to offer, including the Red Canyon. The Red Canyon Trail takes you through this wilderness area bobbing and weaving its way through the desert and up and over the mountains to where the Red Canyon resides. This splendid trail is perfect for people new to off-roading up to the most experienced 4x4 enthusiast. Because of the ample amount of wilderness and BLM land, this trail is a great start to exploring the area, or just to get away for a weekend. Thus the next time you are near Palm Springs or the Salton Sea, think about checking out Red Canyon.

TrailsOffRoad.com link
https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/2225-sr2013-red-canyon-trail

Google Map Info
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Red...86!2d33.5501581!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!3e0?hl=en



HAM Frequency: 151.880

** Interested in Camping Overnight

Committed List:

@Norsemanvike
@Dropitmore **
@Trah
@sdsurfer **
@MomsTacosnQuesadillas
@elmontemike
@Beer-toe
@Silverlogic
@bprout **
@SearchAndRescue
@Sterling_vH111
@Fab’s Taco
@Trd420 **
@Richie Rich
@INT.EGRATED
@Ray1989
@G19LA
@migx333
@Ozzy_Wuz_Here


Tentative List:

@SoCal_Erik
@Nicklovin **
@stmpjmpr
@Jaycee619
@bumskateboarder
@migx333

Invited or recommended by others, but haven't chimed in yet:

@Donjuan
@ripcalifornia
@alPastor_Taco
@afterhoursgarage

 

For those camping overnight, I think I might try to run either Berdoo Canyon or Red Cloud Mine (maybe won't run the whole thing but at least to the rock houses) or both on Sunday on my way out if any of you are interested. I'm coming from OC so I wanna get the most out of the trip lol

@Dropitmore @sdsurfer @Trd420 @Nicklovin

 

@bigbarlo ... any interest in making this trip? I could be convinced to camp if you can make it.