dzJeepChic 122 Posted April 5, 2016 Saturday we checked out a trail that goes from Roosevelt Lake to a cove on Apache Lake. We had heard about the trial from a friend who did it recently in a side-by-side. Looking back we probably should have inquired more about the trail conditions, but knowing the guy, we were counting on a moderate trail. The trail runs mostly on top of ridges but drops down into a wash several times, which is where we encountered the majority of the overgrowth and a few more challenging spots. Air-down Looking back at Roosevelt Lake from beginning of the trail Back of 4 Peaks Picture stop after the first turn We drove under this tree in the first was crossing Several steep climbs and descents between wash crossings. There's one very off-camber spot that gets your attention! We drove under this tree to reach the sandy cove after George trimmed it a bit We had lunch at the cove. A few brave souls swam in the lake. Then we headed back the way we went in. Turned out a more challenging the other way. Theksmith's new JK got hung up on some tree roots and had a tough time in one of the washes and Bradywgn71's WJ had a tough time climbing out of one of the wash crossings after a big rock was re-located on the trail. It was a long day! After multiple stops to trim a few trees, stack a few rocks, guide each other, etc. we arrived back at Hwy 188 about 5:30. The Carnage: TheKSmith got matching front bumper dimples on his new JK We lost BOTH our CB antenna and our regular stereo antenna! We found the CB antenna but didn't even notice the other one until we were airing up. Undoubtedly there was more carnage suffered by others in the group, after all we also found our steering needed adjustment after that trail! You can see all the photos I uploaded here: Diane's Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 122 Posted April 5, 2016 Kevin posted a link to his pictures in the sign up thread: Flickr Album , Some Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kefein/albums/72157666672770001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 31 Posted April 5, 2016 after all we also found our steering needed adjustment after that trail!x2 We also came down pretty hard off a boulder at one point after a textbook slider pivot, scuffing my rear bumper and driver side spring shackle I also scored some of the craziest AZ pinstriping to date but everyone in my Cherokee-full-of-chicks had lots of fun. Great trail & trip report Diane, thanks for posting your pictures and also thanks to George for landscaping last weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 187 Posted April 5, 2016 Diane & Kevin, thanks for posting pics! my full carnage report: http://offroadpassport.com/forum/showpost.php?p=43729&postcount=68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91AzXJ 2 Posted April 7, 2016 Broke it in for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradywgn71 47 Posted April 8, 2016 My carnage. Plus lots of new pinstripes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepUniq 2 Posted April 8, 2016 Some new marks as well: Rear Driveshaft: Gas Tank Armor: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 31 Posted April 8, 2016 Driver side? Looks like you and I danced with the exact same boulder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 187 Posted April 8, 2016 Driver side? ... Looks like you and I danced with the exact same boulder. that's on the passenger side. his aftermarket skids seem to have prevented the carnage that my factory gas tank skid endured! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepUniq 2 Posted April 8, 2016 Yep, for some reason (blind spot?) most damage is always on the mid section passenger side. My OEM fuel tank skid looks as bad as yours. I still have it under the aftermarket one. I'm dual armor on that side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
