Trail Run - Turkey Creek 5/17

I will definitely be packing light since the mutt and wife aren't coming. I don't think I'm even gonna bother with cooking gear and just go cold wraps, beef jerky, and booze. Want this to be about as painless as possible. lol

 

Heads up that there is a big mountain bike race in the vicinity this weekend. They are on the other side of the highway and can’t imagine their track would cross it, but if you are coming down the 77 there might be more congestion than usual.

https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/

 

Looks like the track is way east of where we'll be. Looks closer to Hwy79 then 77. We should be good, but nice to know that it's going on. Thanks.

Here's their track
https://www.strava.com/routes/3040056981933905584?strava_deeplink_url=strava://routes/3040056981933905584&_branch_match_id=1208375239232813458&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA32OSwqDMBCGT5MuTWpUtFCkULxBF12FiU5RTGrIQ6/fREuXhVnMzMf/GL037kKp8xZWyMCYTE3vmQI82UOvuDnZkrx4gVIS+lkEq65j0hB+I3kX56vsFx0PuwSPLi6cFYyVVVOfG84bVpZ1QXgXvBYahylowu8bSoFa4kDyKgG3BNtjBLvJgU6HuxgQTeq15x+/X4F/mR9qFXfT3wAAAA==

 

This Info was HUGE! Thank You, My route has changed, that traffic is an effing nightmare! I've raced it twice and can say its not gonna be a quick drive passed Oracle. Everyone turning left onto Willow Springs and driving RVs in the mud.

 

Ya the track is way off in the middle of the desert, but the traffic off the 79S left turn onto 77E is a shit show.. I'll be going through Superior then south, your route should be the same coming straight across.

 

EDIT: The only way to the track is an entrance off the 77

 

Whats the best route back to Phoenix Sunday? Looks like through Klondyke up to Fort Thomas to the 60?
Or is there a path (Not Rug Road) Maps isn't seeing to get back on the Mammoth/Dudleyville side?

 

Backway to Crown King is Absolutely is NOT stock friendly. This trail has changed a lot, even in the last couple of years. A couple of the bypasses no longer exist due to tourons/inexperienced people getting stuck and abandoning vehicles in them (i'm looking at you, F150)...can confirm Crown King is an all day trail. There are a couple of dicey spots on the shelf road section. There is a local recovery group if things go sideways...be sure to stop at the saloon in Crown King for a refresher, and the ice cream shop next door!

 

Haha We had a hell of a time climbing the rocks right by that f150! Even watched a guy roll his Razor, also flipped him back on his wheels so he could get by us! Fun trail!

 

You mean this F150? Lol


There was a few of us that did the trail in November. We all had an awesome time.

 

I believe most of us would be headed NW outta Safford back into Globe? That's my plan anyway..

 

Yes, that's the route I planned on taking.

 

Yes this didn't seem very out and back-y lol. I also planned to punch through.

 

All loaded up!

 

Hi, wish I saw this thread sooner. Perhaps I can join you guys on future trips. Getting ready to hit Kofa for a couple days next week.

 

did Kofa last year; skull rock and all the old houses are super cool. Bring some earplugs just in case; some places got pretty windy.

 

I just about loaded! Got some wood to burn as well! Just need a few items more and the cooler full of beers n Ice!!
I’m Effing stoked for this run, slightly nervous, hence the second spare tucked in the bed. Got a few side wall slashes from CK that make me nervous with the lower psi.
LETS GO!

 

I'm positive we'll have another trip soon to join. Have a great and safe trip!

 

All packed and didn’t need the trasharoo or cab space.

@Yacob_D I apparently don’t need the trailer, just need more solo trips.