3rd Annual DeSoto Mine Trail run in AZ. - Sunday, 17 Oct 04
09-16-2004, 05:48 AM
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3rd Annual DeSoto Mine Trail run in AZ. - Sunday, 17 Oct 04
Trail Rating: 3.5-
Location: DeSoto Mine Trail, Off Senator Hyw between Prescott and Crown King
Trip Leader: Mark Longfield, AKA Crawler#976
Trip Date: 17 Oct, 2004
When: Meet at 9:15 AM, Departing at 9:30 AM
Where: Mayer, AZ. at the Circle K
Est. Length: All Day CB Channel: 4
Hey AZ Wheeler's! Another year has passed- time to go again!
This is an open invite to all makes/models-
Here's an opportunity to see some of the really remote back country between Senator Hwy and the main Crown King road. It's a roller coaster ride- near Battle Flat, one of the major battles between Miners and Apache's in the 1864 Indian Wars. It features one short section of boulder infested creek bed- not huge stuff, 12" to 24" loose creek bed stuff, steep, loose hill climbs, and some pucker power off-camber stuff. The trail is over 12 miles long, and will take well over 3 hours at the best possible pace. The trail is listed as difficult in the Charles A. Well's book of AZ Trails, but is not EVEN as difficult as Martinez Canyon. The majority of the trail is a two track thru pines, pinyon/juniper and scrub oak/manzanita brush country.
I will require vehicles to have at least a rear locker and a minimun of 2" of lift and 32" tires. Rock sliders are RECOMMENDED. These requirements will help us all to have a safe, trouble free trip.
I'd like to limit the total to 10 or 12 vehicles.
Plan on meeting at the Circle-K (they have gas pumps) in Mayer, AZ. on Hwy 69 approx. 10 or 12 miles west of the Cordes Jnct. interchange on I-17 at 9:15 AM. We'll be taking the Goodwin Road to the Senator Hwy, then to the trail head off FS Road 89. about 4 miles south on the Senator Hwy. Bring a lunch and plenty of water!!! It should be a nice cool trip-
I'll be monitoring CB channel 4
If you are a member of AZ Backcountry, please sign up @
http://azbackcountry.com/Trips/View.asp?T=327
Later
Location: DeSoto Mine Trail, Off Senator Hyw between Prescott and Crown King
Trip Leader: Mark Longfield, AKA Crawler#976
Trip Date: 17 Oct, 2004
When: Meet at 9:15 AM, Departing at 9:30 AM
Where: Mayer, AZ. at the Circle K
Est. Length: All Day CB Channel: 4
Hey AZ Wheeler's! Another year has passed- time to go again!
This is an open invite to all makes/models-
Here's an opportunity to see some of the really remote back country between Senator Hwy and the main Crown King road. It's a roller coaster ride- near Battle Flat, one of the major battles between Miners and Apache's in the 1864 Indian Wars. It features one short section of boulder infested creek bed- not huge stuff, 12" to 24" loose creek bed stuff, steep, loose hill climbs, and some pucker power off-camber stuff. The trail is over 12 miles long, and will take well over 3 hours at the best possible pace. The trail is listed as difficult in the Charles A. Well's book of AZ Trails, but is not EVEN as difficult as Martinez Canyon. The majority of the trail is a two track thru pines, pinyon/juniper and scrub oak/manzanita brush country.
I will require vehicles to have at least a rear locker and a minimun of 2" of lift and 32" tires. Rock sliders are RECOMMENDED. These requirements will help us all to have a safe, trouble free trip.
I'd like to limit the total to 10 or 12 vehicles.
Plan on meeting at the Circle-K (they have gas pumps) in Mayer, AZ. on Hwy 69 approx. 10 or 12 miles west of the Cordes Jnct. interchange on I-17 at 9:15 AM. We'll be taking the Goodwin Road to the Senator Hwy, then to the trail head off FS Road 89. about 4 miles south on the Senator Hwy. Bring a lunch and plenty of water!!! It should be a nice cool trip-
I'll be monitoring CB channel 4
If you are a member of AZ Backcountry, please sign up @
http://azbackcountry.com/Trips/View.asp?T=327
Later
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09-16-2004, 08:14 AM
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I'd love to bud, but I'll be recovering from Moab. Perhaps you, myself and Chris can get some cool weather run together soon though...
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09-17-2004, 05:16 AM
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09-17-2004, 03:28 PM
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shucks, that's why I set it for a Sunday...had a few guys who wanted to go last year who couldn't make it 'cause it was on a Sat.
I plan on getting back to my monthy posting of trail runs again, so there will be more in the future. They will range from 2.0 to 4.0 rated stuff.
I plan on getting back to my monthy posting of trail runs again, so there will be more in the future. They will range from 2.0 to 4.0 rated stuff.
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Originally Posted by azrain
I'd love to bud, but I'll be recovering from Moab. Perhaps you, myself and Chris can get some cool weather run together soon though...
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09-17-2004, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Az
I've wanted to do this trail for a couple of years - I plan on making it this year!
I bought some real live 33x12.5x15 for the FJ-62, maybe I should bring that this year.
In the garage, side by side: The JF-62 is taller with real 33's (not 285's) and 2" of OME lift, than the 1999 4Runner with 2" suspension, 1" body and 35's.
I think they are both quite capable.
09-17-2004, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Seeing 35's in action is not good for your wallet. It's crazy what they will do.
09-18-2004, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Az
After it's outstanding performance on the Rubicon, I'm not messing with the SSSSTACO
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Mark,
Wish I could make it again this year, but I would have to be back at work the next day. I am a lot closer than I was last year, but it would still be a really long drive. I may be down that way the week before, so maybe you and Chris and I could get together for a beer. I'll let you know as my plans come together, but I'm almost certain the run is out for me. Have fun.
Wish I could make it again this year, but I would have to be back at work the next day. I am a lot closer than I was last year, but it would still be a really long drive. I may be down that way the week before, so maybe you and Chris and I could get together for a beer. I'll let you know as my plans come together, but I'm almost certain the run is out for me. Have fun.
09-20-2004, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by crawler#976
shucks, that's why I set it for a Sunday...had a few guys who wanted to go last year who couldn't make it 'cause it was on a Sat.
I plan on getting back to my monthy posting of trail runs again, so there will be more in the future. They will range from 2.0 to 4.0 rated stuff.
I plan on getting back to my monthy posting of trail runs again, so there will be more in the future. They will range from 2.0 to 4.0 rated stuff.
Count me in. I have the time off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-22-2004, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
You might want to re-consider that, it comes once a year and is not to me missed.
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09-23-2004, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by azrain
Hmmmmmmmmmm, considering that the wife leaves the on the 15th, maybe... Besides I haven't seen the "Marks" in a while.
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09-23-2004, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by crawler#976
[arm twisting] whadda I gotta do to, send my boy's down to make ya see the light? [/arm twisting]
OK, I'm in.
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09-23-2004, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by azrain
Well, with the thought of Vito and Joey the Hand coming out to visit, I suppose I should be there.
OK, I'm in.
Mike
OK, I'm in.
Mike
