Elvis & Martinez Trail Run (August)

westy44runner · 07-15-2008, 10:10 AM

Who wants to get out in early August and run Elvis and Martinez Canyon??

UPDATE - Let's make it Saturday, August 16.

*Meet at 7AM*
Gold Canyon Shell
(US 60 & Kings Ranch Road)
7138 E Highway 60
Gold Canyon, AZ 85218

With the monsoons coming through the temperatures are dropping, rains are moving some rocks around and well its been too long since I've been out to Florence.

Lunch at the cabins - how about a quick cookout?? I will cook fajitas if others bring chips/salsa/guacamole/drinks, etc...??

So who wants to go??

Djlarroc · 07-15-2008, 10:19 AM

Sounds like a great time.

westy44runner · 07-15-2008, 10:50 AM

Anyone is welcome...just know that you need to have at least one locker.

Elvis has bypasses on the more difficult portions, Martinez does not necessarily have bypasses.

To run both, I would say minimum one locker, 32" tires, rock sliders and tow points front & rear with a good spare tire!

111db · 07-15-2008, 07:45 PM

Hey Brian - thanks for the heads up. I'm in! I'll bring trail rated beverages on ice.

Any word on the condition of the luge? Based on my previous experience there: a word of caution should go out to anyone concerned with bodywork, unless the condition has changed drastically.

[edit] noted date change, I should be good for the 16th.

RiNkY · 07-15-2008, 08:02 PM

I was confused about the need for a locker & 32's there until you mentioned the Luge. I guess I ran to Martinez Cabins from the other (Box Canyon) side with my unlocked old girl on 31's and it was a piece of cake. Didn't attempt the rocky slope up to the mine tho.

westy44runner · 07-15-2008, 08:51 PM

UPDATE - Let's schedule this for August 16, Saturday. Hopefully that will work for most...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

Hey Brian - thanks for the heads up. I'm in! I'll bring trail rated beverages on ice.

Any word on the condition of the luge? Based on my previous experience there: a word of caution should go out to anyone concerned with bodywork, unless the condition has changed drastically.

Jon -

I have not heard anything but I would assume it is in similar condition - thanks for remembering that.

Generally this time of year the trails get more washed out. I've heard Elvis flooded quite a bit so that should make the trail a bit more fun

BLKNBLU · 07-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Rinky, this is what 31's in the Rock Garden looks like. Rear locker got me through with no tugs but a few bits of relandscaping here and there. Then harder parts later and eventually minor body damage.

No go for me guys, a working w/e that week. If that changes, I'll definately tag along.

BLKNBLU · 07-15-2008, 08:52 PM

Oh yay! The 16th I've still got a chance.

AZ4ME · 07-15-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RiNkY

I was confused about the need for a locker & 32's there until you mentioned the Luge. I guess I ran to Martinez Cabins from the other (Box Canyon) side with my unlocked old girl on 31's and it was a piece of cake. Didn't attempt the rocky slope up to the mine tho.

Driving to the cabins is a piece of cake. Driving Martinez Canyon is not quite a piece of cake. You don't need any lockers or clearance for the luge; you just point the wheels downhill and try not to drag the drives side of your vehicle all along the rocks on the way down. While not a really difficult trail, all the rain over the last year or so has washed out the trail quite a bit.

I'm gonna plan on going at this time. The only real thing I have to worry about right now is the windshield. I'm going to attempt to straighten the frame out enough with a hi-lift to get a new piece of glass in there. The rest of the damage is pretty much just a trashed body. Guess I won’t have to worry about scraping it on the way down the luge.

RiNkY · 07-16-2008, 07:26 AM

Nice pic Blknblu. How do you like the Lockrite in the rear? I'm considering that or the Aussie for mine.

BLKNBLU · 07-16-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiNkY

Nice pic Blknblu. How do you like the Lockrite in the rear? I'm considering that or the Aussie for mine.

PM sent

kent · 07-19-2008, 08:09 AM

I'll bring the chips, salsa, plastic forks and knives!

sschaefer3 · 07-21-2008, 07:46 AM

I am alive and I will be there. I was in Texas all last week. The buggy is ready to go.

4Runner is still just sitting in the back yard, I will take it to the body shop in September. Not really major damage but the tailgate does not shut right.

It still only goes 55 but does not leak and burn oil.

westy44runner · 07-21-2008, 08:17 AM

Okay great!

I updated the original post with the meeting time and place.

AZ4ME · 07-21-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschaefer3

I am alive and I will be there. I was in Texas all last week. The buggy is ready to go.

4Runner is still just sitting in the back yard, I will take it to the body shop in September. Not really major damage but the tailgate does not shut right.

It still only goes 55 but does not leak and burn oil.

So you'll be bringing the buggy then?

sschaefer3 · 07-21-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ4ME

So you'll be bringing the buggy then?

Yep, I am pretty much planning on wheeling that exclusively at this point. As long as I have to fuel to make it.

I did take the red truck down the fossil creek road. A few weeks ago.

AZ4ME · 07-21-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Yep, I am pretty much planning on wheeling that exclusively at this point. As long as I have to fuel to make it.

I did take the red truck down the fossil creek road. A few weeks ago.

Nice. Glad I won't be sweating it out alone. Need to hook up some misters through the tubing?

westy44runner · 07-21-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Yep, I am pretty much planning on wheeling that exclusively at this point. As long as I have to fuel to make it.

I did take the red truck down the fossil creek road. A few weeks ago.

Fossil Creek road, come on...thats a 2wd road!

Although that sure is a neat place down there along the creek.

Bighead · 07-21-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Yep, I am pretty much planning on wheeling that exclusively at this point. As long as I have to fuel to make it.

I did take the red truck down the fossil creek road. A few weeks ago.

That's good news about the buggy Steve. I'll miss following the 4-cylinders of fury but I understand the reasoning behind it.

I still want to get down there to hit some AZ trails (the return of Rider?) but don't know when I can make it happen. I have been getting slammed with classes.

07-15-2008, 10:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 886	Elvis & Martinez Trail Run (August) Who wants to get out in early August and run Elvis and Martinez Canyon?? UPDATE - Let's make it Saturday, August 16. Meet at 7AM Gold Canyon Shell (US 60 & Kings Ranch Road) 7138 E Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ 85218 With the monsoons coming through the temperatures are dropping, rains are moving some rocks around and well its been too long since I've been out to Florence. Lunch at the cabins - how about a quick cookout?? I will cook fajitas if others bring chips/salsa/guacamole/drinks, etc...?? So who wants to go?? __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications Last edited by westy44runner : 08-06-2008 at 03:13 PM.

07-15-2008, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,322	Sounds like a great time. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

07-15-2008, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 886	Anyone is welcome...just know that you need to have at least one locker. Elvis has bypasses on the more difficult portions, Martinez does not necessarily have bypasses. To run both, I would say minimum one locker, 32" tires, rock sliders and tow points front & rear with a good spare tire! __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications Last edited by westy44runner : 07-15-2008 at 11:05 AM.

07-15-2008, 07:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Hey Brian - thanks for the heads up. I'm in! I'll bring trail rated beverages on ice. Any word on the condition of the luge? Based on my previous experience there: a word of caution should go out to anyone concerned with bodywork, unless the condition has changed drastically. [edit] noted date change, I should be good for the 16th. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets** Last edited by 111db : 07-15-2008 at 10:17 PM.

07-15-2008, 08:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
RiNkY Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 222	I was confused about the need for a locker & 32's there until you mentioned the Luge. I guess I ran to Martinez Cabins from the other (Box Canyon) side with my unlocked old girl on 31's and it was a piece of cake. Didn't attempt the rocky slope up to the mine tho. __________________ -------------------- RiNkY 87 4Runner (22re) 4x4 5spd. 1.5" BJ Spacers, 1" Diff Drop, WARN Manual Hubs, 2" Downey Leaf Springs, Skyjacker Shocks, 6" Wabfab shackles, Rear Shock Mounts & Bump Stops. Downey: Bikini Top & Sliders. Marlin Crawler Rear bumper. Budbuilt Crossmember. 31x10.5's.

07-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,230	Rinky, this is what 31's in the Rock Garden looks like. Rear locker got me through with no tugs but a few bits of relandscaping here and there. Then harder parts later and eventually minor body damage. No go for me guys, a working w/e that week. If that changes, I'll definately tag along. __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright Last edited by BLKNBLU : 07-15-2008 at 10:03 PM.

07-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,230	Oh yay! The 16th I've still got a chance. __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright

07-16-2008, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
RiNkY Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 222	Nice pic Blknblu. How do you like the Lockrite in the rear? I'm considering that or the Aussie for mine. __________________ -------------------- RiNkY 87 4Runner (22re) 4x4 5spd. 1.5" BJ Spacers, 1" Diff Drop, WARN Manual Hubs, 2" Downey Leaf Springs, Skyjacker Shocks, 6" Wabfab shackles, Rear Shock Mounts & Bump Stops. Downey: Bikini Top & Sliders. Marlin Crawler Rear bumper. Budbuilt Crossmember. 31x10.5's.

07-19-2008, 08:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
kent Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 50	I'll bring the chips, salsa, plastic forks and knives!

07-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,470	I am alive and I will be there. I was in Texas all last week. The buggy is ready to go. 4Runner is still just sitting in the back yard, I will take it to the body shop in September. Not really major damage but the tailgate does not shut right. It still only goes 55 but does not leak and burn oil. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

07-21-2008, 08:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 886	Okay great! I updated the original post with the meeting time and place. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

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