dzJeepChic 119 Posted January 4, 2010 Mud Springs Trail Saturday, January 30, 2010 During our inspection of maps at the Tonto NF review meeting we noticed that some changes are on the slate for Mud Springs Trail. It looks like it might be closed from the top of the difficult rocky hill, which would mean no more picnics at the miners' shack. We want to get at least one more run in before this happens! Meet: Shell / Circle K on Shea (just W. of Hwy. 87 on S. side of street) Time: 8:00 AM, Plan for an all day run, there's no telling how late we will be out. Bring: Lunch, water, camera, tools, spare parts & clean underwear (just in case). This trail is rated as Difficult. The worst parts are at the end where there are some washed out and rocky sections. It's not a loop; you come out the same way you go in, so you have to do the difficult parts twice. The trail ends at a mining shack, which is a nice lunch spot if you make it that far in time for lunch. Rig Recommendations: At least a little lift, 32's, lockers. theksmith did this trail in his WJ without lockers, so it can be done, but it is tricky. Trail Leaders: Number 7 & dzjeepchic Tailgunner: TheKSmith Attending: Scottl Bilt4Comfort Ob1Jeeper Tentatively Attending: Life's a Jeep JKGoose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 31 Posted January 4, 2010 oh yeah! count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bilt4Comfort 0 Posted January 5, 2010 This trail is awesome, though I have not ever done it in a Jeep. Very difficult on 4x4 quads. It's really slick decomposed granite...very much like the FR42 at Bartlett. There are several very steep and off camber sections that will leave stains on your upholstery. I am marking myself as a yes...unless the weather is bad...then I would strongly suggest staying off of this trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bilt4Comfort 0 Posted January 5, 2010 On another note...you may want to think about limiting the number of rigs...if only because there are not really any safe places to turn a group around if need be. It's been a few years...but once you start the roller coaster...I don't recall any escape route whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lifes a Jeep 1 Posted January 5, 2010 Mark me down as tentative. I went out to run Mud Springs a few years ago and only got to the first major hill when my buddy had some transmission problems. We ended up turning around. I've been dying to get back out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 183 Posted January 5, 2010 this is a great little challenge with one big rock that poses potential body damage (especially when wet). the last time we went was the first time George or I had made it past that big hill. we had both been there before in jeeps and quads at different times and yet never made it to the end before that day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number7 18 Posted January 5, 2010 Looks like we have a good group shaping up. Bilt4 had a good point about the weather, if it is raining we won't do this trail. I don't think the group will be to big, this aint the VJC. Can't wait. George:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slider 0 Posted January 5, 2010 ... There are several very steep and off camber sections that will leave stains on your upholstery. This means I can't go... I like my upholstery very clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
