4x4tographer 2,456 Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) CANCELLED: Saturday, March 28, 2020: Boulders Exploration, 4x4 Exploratory *** Run cancelled due to general lack of interest and current COVID/social distancing concerns *** I'll keep this route on the back burner and we'll try it later this year! Was at the Scottsdale Offroad Expo way back in 2018 and grabbed a fat stack of maps from the BLM who was out representing the OHV crowd. They have periodic runs called "Show-Me" rides where they tour our beautiful lands with new off-roaders. This run is modeled after one of their runs I recreated in Gaia GPS, but I took a few liberties. The route cuts through the Hieroglyphic Mountains and skirts the Hells Canyon Wilderness border. TRIP INFO: Meeting Location: Boulder's OHV Staging Area (map) 33.845156, -112.442581 State Land Trust Permit Required: This trail crosses back and forth between BLM and State Trust land https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/ Trail Information: GPX/KML files attached to this post. I've never run this route before, so my knowledge is pretty limited. Trail length is 35.07 miles Max ascent: 3,850 ft Trail duration is unknown. I'm treating this as a full day trip. Trail difficulty is unknown, however based on satellite, it looks to be wide and easy. Certain areas of the trail, however, do have a good amount of brush. Vast majority of this route is in various washes (Piccacho, Horse Creek) that litter the area, and a segment on Castle Hot Springs Road. About 1/3rd of the route back to the staging area follows the Hieroglyphic Mountain Loop which is pretty easy to traverse. If things get tough, we'll turn around! I'm in a stock daily driver Rubicon and have no desire to break anything. Some points of interest along the route Big Reef Mill Cedar Basin Old structures and windmills Horse Creek Tank Additional Considerations: Dress for the weather Bring a chair! Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water Recovery gear/traction aid Emergency supplies / Med kit Don't forget your camera! VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: Vehicle Minimums: All vehicles are required to meet state legal requirements, (i.e.: current registration and insurance) Have functional seat-belts for each occupant Must have suitable recovery points front and rear Each vehicle must have a CB Radio or a Ham Radio in good working order High-clearance 4x4's with low-range 30"+ aggressive all-terrain or mud-terrain tires COMMS: CB Channel: 4 Ham Frequency: 146.46 MHz SIGN UPS: Rig Limit This trip is limited to 8 total rigs. Once the limit is reached, anyone asking to sign-up will be placed on the standby list. Please don't hesitate to sign-up as a standby because people often do drop-out so you may get to still go. Post a reply in this thread saying you'd like to go and I'll put you on the roster! Attending: 1 - 4x4tographer (Ryan) - lead 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - On Stand-by: 1 - GPX File: Boulder_Show_Me_Loop.gpx 20200209153635-50193-data.gpx Boulder_Show_Me_Loop.kmz Edited March 23, 2020 by 4x4tographer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 2,456 Posted March 5, 2020 @shellback91 @Rubicon 18 @CAVU2 @johnpa Here's the rescheduled run if ya'll are interested! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellback91 1,566 Posted March 19, 2020 @4x4tographer Thanks for the invite. Unfortunately I am working that weekend. If anything changes I will let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybug 400 Posted March 20, 2020 We're gone that day, otherwise we would love to join you... Have fun and be safe! smiles, ladybug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkpakr 31 Posted March 21, 2020 I think I will be able to get away for the day so please sign me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4tographer 2,456 Posted March 23, 2020 Hey all! Going to cancel this run from a lack of interest and current climate perspective. I'll keep it on the back burner for a later date! Thanks! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZRNintheJeep242 450 Posted March 24, 2020 Bummer, but I get it. Life is on hold here as OT requirements have been lifted and I have been working 4 and 5 12s a week. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 3,589 Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, AZRNintheJeep242 said: Bummer, but I get it. Life is on hold here as OT requirements have been lifted and I have been working 4 and 5 12s a week. thank you for the work you do, i'm sure you deal with some very sick and very cranky people every day! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZRNintheJeep242 450 Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, theksmith said: thank you for the work you do, i'm sure you deal with some very sick and very cranky people every day! Thank you sir, I appreciate it. I do this job for my patients and their well being. The money makes it a little easier, but being told thank you in an area where that's the last two words you're not used to hearing, it means a lot. Luckily, with all that is going on in the world, the nice people are coming out of the wood work to show us ER nurses and nurses in general, that they appreciate what we do. This makes it a lot easier to go home at night and go to bed with a smile on my face and a feeling of worth in my soul. Edited March 25, 2020 by AZRNintheJeep242 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradywgn71 646 Posted March 25, 2020 We'd be interested in the future. Just have both jeeps down. One for a big project and the other one (xj) is being jealous and demanding attention. Stay safe! Thanks for offering to lead this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
