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Email us at:
Bob@az4x4campingclub.org Families and riders welcome on most trips but you must pre-register with Bob prior to the trip to ensure that there is an available seat.
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TRIP OF THE YEAR Rating:Real Mountain High RESERVE EARLY!
Definitions:
Pebbles High clearance 4WD vehicles preferred. Trails will vary from graded roads to dirt trails with rocks, steep grades, water crossings or ruts.
Rocks High clearance 4WD vehicles with limited slip differentials or lockers strongly recommended. Trails are potentially dangerous. Potential obstacles include large ruts, rocks, mud and deep stream crossings. Traction may be an issue at times. Very steep slopes and loose gravel are possible.
Boulders Lets just say that this club does not seek out trails with this level of "fun". Lockers, skid plates as well as other enhancements for the vehicle are required. Body damage is a good possibility.
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January 12, 2008 - Sat. ROSE QUARTZ MINE 4X4 Rating: Pebbles & Rocks
Meeting:
9:00am Arby's
Fountain Hills
Meet at Arby’s at Shea and the Beeline Highway
at 9:00 am. for a 9:15 am. departure. We'll drive to Sycamore Creek and cross
the new bridges, then turn on to the new Rose Quartz Mine Road. Bring your
camera to this 4x4, as well allow time to stop for photos. Also bring your lunch
and plenty of water. The kids love this trip, and as always, are invited.
Families welcomed
February 3, 2008 Super Bowl Trip DuPont Cabin Rating: Pebbles
Meeting: 9:00am Arby's
Fountain Hills Meet at Arby's at Shea and the Beeline Highway at 9:00 am., departing at 9:15. Should be an easy drive through the snow to the old cabin in the tall pines. Additional details at the briefing. Bring your camera, lunch, warm clothes and spirit of adventure. Dinner will be at the Butcher Hook Bar & Grill. Dinner is a FREE all you can eat Mexican buffet. Why you asked? Because it's their Superbowl Party with 100's of Door Prizes. Families welcomed.
NOTE: Due to forest closure of Reno pass we
will go via DuPont Cabin on the back side Roosevelt Lake.
RESCHEDULED! February 9, 2008 - Sat. CHINA DAM & HIKE - 4x4 Rating: Pebbles & Rocks Meeting: 9:30am McDonalds @ Carefree Highway & I-17 Join us for "dam" good hike! We’ll meet McDonalds @ Carefree Highway & I-17 (East Side of I-17) at 9:3O am. Departure will be at 9:45 am. China Dam was built in the late 1800's by Chinese laborers, and was re-worked in the early 1900's. Hobnail boot prints are still visible on top. Three miles of ditch with three tunnels carried water to the mining operations on Humbug Creek. We'll be driving to within 50 yards of the dam, so it's a short easy hike. From there, we’ll hike to the dam and the tunnels along the narrows and the rock canyons of the creek, which has year round water in it. If time allows we will drive to Castle Hut Springs for a short sight-seeing tour after the hike. Bring lunch and water. Children welcome.
FLASH: Bob found his fathers gold claim! Come with a spirit of adventure, gloves and some energy for clearing the way and Bob will show you where the Gold is! Yes there is still gold out there!
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February 16, 2008 - Sat. PETROGLYPH CANYON Rating: Pebbles & Rocks Meeting: 9:00am Arby's the Holiday Inn at Country Club and Superstition Freeway We'll meet at the Holiday Inn at Country Club and Superstition Freeway at 9:00 am, departing at 9:15 am. This drive offers scenic beauty as well as easy four-wheeling along a loop trail. The canyon has about a dozen petroglyphs at one location and also a very large spring that runs all year. As with most trails in this area, you will traverse hills, washes and some rocks. It is set in rolling hills with some beautiful countryside, so don’t forget your camera. The return trip will be through Box Canyon, ending 2 miles north of Florence. Bring a lunch and water/beverages.
March 8, 2008 - Sat. Snow Day Rating: Pebbles, Snow & Ice
Meeting:
8:00am Arby's
Fountain Hills Meet at Arby's in Fountain Hills (Shea Blvd. and the Beeline Hwy.) at 8:00 am with pullout time at 8:15 am. We’ll head north to Payson and regroup at the Burger King. After this short break, we will head north on Highway 260 to the Mogollon Rim and the Young Road turn off. Then we'll head south to our play area. The road is approx. 6 miles long and we'll be coming back out the same way. Bring lunch for a picnic in the snow along the way. Our last stop will be in Payson for an early dinner.
April 12, 2008 - Sat. HORSE CAMP SEEP 4x4 DAY TRIP Rating: Pebbles
Meeting:
9:00am Arby's
Fountain Hills Meet at 9:00am., departing at 9:15am, at Arby’s – Shea Blvd. and Beeline Highway in Fountain Hills. This will be a short day in the area of Sunflower and Slate Creek. The main part of this trip will be in a deep pine tree lined canyon. The first stop will be to explore a hard rock mine and homestead built in the 1930's. Our second stop will be a play hill with an easy by pass. Our third stop will be a high ridge with a 360 degree view of the Mazatzal Mountains. The drive back will be on the old Beeline Highway. We should be back on pavement by 3:00-3:30. Bring lunch, camera and water.
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July 21, 2007 Arastras Rating: Pebbles
Meeting:
8:30am Arby's
Fountain Hills Departing at 8:45 am: We will head north to Payson and regroup at Jack in the Box in the Safeway Parking lot. We will then drive to an area on the lower east Verde River, rich in mining history dating back to the Spanish explorers. We’ve located two Arastras, which were used to crush gold ore. We’ll do a short hike to the Arastras after we enjoy lunch at a beautiful secluded place on the river. This spot is also perfect for swimming. Bring lunch, water and camera. (Trip report & Pictures)
August 18, 2007 MOGOLLON MESA Rating: Pebbles Meeting: TBD Mogollon Mesa Trail – Meet behind the McDonalds at I-17 and Carefree Hwy at 8:00 am. Take I-17 to Camp Verde the on to Zane Grey Hwy. We will then a fire control road along the edge of the rim. Some of the trail may need clearing of fallen trees. We will stop for lunch by a wildlife watering hole. We usually see wildlife during the day on this trail. We should be back on the Hwy by 4:00. Some of us are stopping for dinner on the way home everyone is welcome to join us!!!
September 1 - 3, 2007
Labor Day Campout Rating: Pebbles
Meeting:
8:00am Arby's
Fountain Hills Caravan to the Jack in the Box in the Safeway parking lot. We will play follow the leader to one of Dan’ favorite campsites on the Rim. This is wilderness camping so be prepared!!
September 15, 2007 Smiley Rock Trail Rating: Rocks Meeting: NE Corner of I-17 & Carefree Hwy @ McDonalds. 8:00am with departure at 8:15 am If you want you can catch up with the group at the Fire Station in Jerome at 10:30 am. This trail is both easy and challenging. Two-thirds of the 23 miles is easy gravel road (old bed for railroad tracks). The portion through Martin Canyon is narrow and rocky. Trail starts at the fire station in Jerome on 89A. Sections of the trail are part of the Great Western Trail. Great views of the Verde Valley for the first section. Series of rocky washes in Martin Canyon and several boulder fields. We’ll see a 2 foot boulder on the left with a naturally formed Smiley Face. We come back to 89A at Potato Patch Campground and will head toward Camp Verde. Those interested can stop for dinner. Note: We will stop off at Cottonwood to top off our gas tanks.
(Trip report &
Pictures)
September 22, 2007 Night Run - Raw Deal Trail Rating: Rocks & Pebbles Meeting: at Meet behind the McDonalds at I-17 and Carefree Hwy. at 6:00 p.m. and depart at 6:15 p.m. We’ll stop at Rock Springs for dinner. After dinner, we will drive to the trailhead and run Pipeline Trail. At the end of the trail, those who wish can run lower Raw Deal or just watch the rest of the group have some fun!! High clearance, good tires and at least one locking differential is recommended for Raw Deal.
Prior Trips
February 10, 2007 Honey Comb Caves Rating: Pebbles Meeting: 9:00am Arby's at Shea & Beeline Highway Departing at 9:15 am we'll head North on the Beeline and regroup at the new rest area at the Roosevelt Lake turn off. The area around the caves was heavily used by Indians from 1300 A.D. to 1500 AD. Most of the dwellings had disappeared by the 1800's, destroyed by early settlers and cattle ranchers. Bring lunch, water, light jacket and camera.
February 18, 2007
Bartlet Trail Meet at Dairy Queen in Cave Creek at 9:15 for a 9:20 departure. This is a half day (3 hr) trip followed by lunch in Cave Creek. This trail follows fire roads 2090 and 2097. It starts easy with runs through wash's past great rock formations. The climb out of the wash to the high rim sets the tone for the last 2 miles. Up, down, hidden turns leaves you guessing where the trail goes! Watch your stance and take it easy. Spring time is beautiful with all of the wild flowers.
March 10, 2007 "Snow Day" Young Rd. Rating: Pebbles Meeting: 8:00am Arby's at Shea & Beeline Highway Departing at 8:15 am we'll head North on the Beeline Highwway to Payson and regroup at the Burger King. After a short break we will head North on Highway 260 to the Mongollon Rim and the Young Rd. turnoff. Then we will head South to our play area. The road is about 6 mi. long. We will return the same way. Bring lunch, water, heavy clothing (layers) and camera for a picnic in the snow. |
October 13, 2007 Honey Comb Caves Rating: Pebbles Meeting: 9:00am Arby's at Shea & Beeline Highway Departing at 9:15 am we'll head North on the Beeline and regroup at the new rest area at the Roosevelt Lake turn off. The area around the caves was heavily used by Indians from 1300 A.D. to 1500 AD. Most of the dwellings had disappeared by the 1800's, destroyed by early settlers and cattle ranchers. Bring lunch, water, light jacket and camera.
October 27, 2007 Preachers Canyon Rating: Rocks
Meeting:
Meet at the Arby’s in Fountain Hills and Shea Blvd at 8:00 am, departing at
8:15 am. Caravan to the Jack in the Box in the Safeway parking lot. We will head
north on Hwy 260 to the Preacher Canyon turnoff. Preacher Canyon runs under the
new bridge and is lined with sycamore, oak and ponderosa pine trees. One stop
will be for a cave used by Indians.
November 3, 2007 Sedona Rating: Rocks Meeting: Meet at 8:30 a.m. (for a 8:45 departure), at Meet behind the McDonalds at I-17 and Carefree Hwy. This is a popular trip; Devil's Kitchen, Submarine Rock and Three Nuns and the Madonna. Have you guessed where it is?? This is one of the roads that the Jeep Tours do in the Sedona area.. . a very picturesque ride, so bring your camera. Bring lunch, drinks and the NOTE: No vehicle over 16 feet in length!
November 10, 2007 Coffee Pot Rating: Rocks
Meeting: 8:00am Departing at 8:15 am and be heading North on the Beeline highway. This is a new trip and will be a great adventure for all! Bring lunch, water, light jacket and camera.
Mud Springs
Rating: Rocks to Boulders!!!
Meeting:
Meet ate Arby's in Fountain Hills and Shea Blvd at 8:00, depart at
8:15. Mud Springs trail rises up 1000 ft in the first few miles from 2012' at
the trail head. The trail runs along Shadow Boulder Mountain and we will cross
Pine Creek several times on the trail. At the end of the trail there is a cabin
used by early miners. This is also where we join Valentine Trail and cross into
Valentine Canyon and to the boulders area!!
Prior Trips
April 21, 2007 Superstitions Rating: Rocks Meeting: 8:00am Holliday Inn US60 & Country Club Departing at 8:15 am and be heading into a part of the Superstitions that will take us into the backside of the mountains giving us views of the East valley and the town of Superior. Lunch wll be at 4500' elevation. The cactus and wild flowers should be in bloom! Bring lunch, water, light jacket and camera.
May 12, 2007 Coffee Pot Rating: Rocks
Meeting: 8:00am
Departing at 8:15 am and be heading North on the
Beeline highway. This is a new trip and will be a great adventure for all! Bring
lunch, water, light jacket and camera.
May 26, 2007
Memorial Day Rating: Pebbles and Chairs
This was a last minute gathering of a few who went
to the high country. A little 4x4'ing and camping.
June 06, 2007 Strawberry Rating: Pebbles and Gnats
This was another last minute gathering of a few who went
to the high country. A little 4x4'ing and and lunch with the locals.
the game was to see who could eat lunch first. The humans or the Cedar
Gnats.
June / July 2007 Rating:Real Mountain High Meeting: 6:00am McDonalds at I-17 & Carefree Highway (or in Ouray) RESERVE EARLY! Departing at 6:15 am we'll head North on I-17. See the attached document drive details. We will be camping at the KOA campground with lots of grass and trees. Activities will include easy 4x4 day trips, white water rafting, Silverton train ride and fishing. There are several hot springs in the area for relaxation. This will be a week of relaxation, 4x4 play and outdoor activities. Families and riders welcome! Reserve early! |
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