[Club] Jerome Exploratory Trip | Moderate | October Sat 10 - Sun 11

Trail/Area:

 

Exploratory trip I've had saved for my family, but I've enjoyed the numerous club runs with everyone and inspired by leadership, I would like to share the adventure with the group! Also would love to learn from the best how to trail lead and coordinate events as a volunteer. 

 

This route is about 70 miles point to point starting from Cordes Junction and winding all the way up to Jerome. The beginning portion is mainly green/ easy. The hardest bits look like a portion of Mingus Mountain and Smiley Rocky Trail, which are both rated a blue or 5/10.  Towards the end of Smiley will be, what I would consider, mild rock gardens between miles 17-19. Mingus has steep inclines, hairpins, and loose surfaces, but we're only on it for a few miles transitioning between Cherry Vista FSR 132 (rated green or 1/10), to Smiley. Wheel placement should be prioritized in these sections. 

 

I can see shorter wheelbase rigs getting by at stock height or mild lifts with 32/33s. I've ran many 5-6/10 rated trails on 3 inches and 35s with my truck, so for Jeeps and midsize trucks, I can't foresee it being an issue. I'd say mild lifts with 32s and up, skid plates, and tow points would be the standard minimums for most club events rated moderate. Winches/ yankem ropes and traction boards would be bonuses with emphasis on experience and knowing your capabilities. 

 

Lodging: 

 

Dispersed tent camping would most likely occur somewhere nearby Potato Patch Campground, depending on progress for the day. Correct me if wrong, but campfires should be good to go. I usually have the kids and I gather wood and chop it for our individual trips, but maybe bring a bundle just in case for the group.

Weather should be 75 high and 55 low towards Jerome and slightly warmer near the start. 

 

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