WILL E 384 Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) After a few weeks of working on the Jeep I am going to do a simple shake out run. This Sunday at 10AM! The weather should be nice. We will enter in on 3554 and probably exit out Fr10 on Bush. If things are going well maybe head out to the Wolverine exit. When we get to the play hill on 3554 I will probably do a few runs up and down it to see how my transfer case adjustments work. A permit is required, it's $6, lasts 6 months and is specific to the Bulldog Canyon area: https://www.recreation.gov/vehiclepermits/3332401 Technical Rating: 2-3 (easy) if you exit off of Bush, I'd give it a 4 if we go South to Wolverine. There is one tipsy spot going downhill that can be a little exciting. REQUIREMENTS: A stock clearance 4x4 with a low range transfer case option, suitable front OR rear recovery point (trailer hitch is fine), stock tires. (I've done this trail in a ZR2 our to Wolverine) Rigs & drivers must meet all the typical state/federal legal requirements for on-highway vehicles (license, insurance, registration, seat belts, lights, etc.) $6 permit per vehicle. Each OPERATOR must have a permit, families can share a permit This is a great trail for people with little to no experience. Everyone must stay on the designated trails Radios: Not required. Ham on 462.700, CB or FRS all work for me. Trail finding is easy and we'll keep you in our mirrors. Itinerary: Meet up time will be 10:00 am at fr3554 trail head off of Usery Pass. We'll air down (optional) and chat a bit. We'll stop at least twice to enjoy the view and chat. I'll make some cheese crisps for anyone interested in a snack when we stop for lunch. At FR10we will head North to Bush Highway exit or South to Wolverine. The trail is about 7 or 8 miles long to Bush. Wolverine is another 10 or so miles and takes another 45 or so minutes (we will stop less on 10). Bring the kids, the pets, Grandma. Bring something for lunch. We'll stop for about an hour for lunch under the shade of some mesquite trees. Attending Will E - Cherokee (1) Brats (1) The large Marge Clan! - Tundra (3) Brats (1) Hotdogs (2) Trail Toy - Jeep (1) Brats (1) CharlesM4 (2) Jeep Sparky01 (1) Taco Brats (2) Sparky01 (2) 4 runner Hotdogs (2) 3554 trail head: https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Gate+to+Bulldog+Canyon+OHV+Area/@33.5026963,-111.6133648,15.5z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x872bbb81761e8ac7:0xc24136abcb51c998!2sUsery+Pass+Rd,+Mesa,+AZ+85207!3b1!8m2!3d33.5240835!4d-111.61566!3m4!1s0x872bbba068b5c437:0xe103b51b92f8ed81!8m2!3d33.5047988!4d-111.6172384 Edited March 13, 2022 by WILL E 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILL E 384 Posted March 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Large_Marge said: Large Marge & family are down to go Sunday! We will only have the Tundra on this one! Voting for the FR3554, North at FR10 route Okay sounds good! What time? You have a much longer drive than I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 01 37 Posted March 11, 2022 7 hours ago, Large_Marge said: @Sparky 01 this would be a good one for you and the Mrs! It was the first trail I did at Bulldog Canyon. Hey Sarah I was actually thinking of joining you guys on this one. We did the run with Scott, Stacey and Will awhile back and we did not complete it up to Wolverine. I wanna go and I'm trying to convince the wife and daughter. You are bringing the girls right? I'm hoping that will convince my daughter to go! Finally got my lift kit, I am planning on installing it next weekend. I couldn't afford the kit you have but the reviews are really good on this one and it's adjustable so I can go higher in the future 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILL E 384 Posted March 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Trail Toy said: Go ahead and add me please, since I had to cancel my run today I'll bring my Jeep tomorrow, we'll have both rigs running the trails. Sounds good! I am sorry you had to cancel your run today. I am trying to remember what I've made on our previous shared runs. I think you've had the pork sliders, perogies, pizza crisp. So how about some beer brats with onions on buns for the adults and hot dogs for the girls? Cheese crisps of course. And I have some of those mini pizza rolls for snacks as well. And I'll grab some potato salad as a side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILL E 384 Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 7:17 PM, Sparky 01 said: Hey Sarah I was actually thinking of joining you guys on this one. We did the run with Scott, Stacey and Will awhile back and we did not complete it up to Wolverine. It would be great to see you again. The current plan will take us out to the Bush highway, not the Wolverine exit. Or we might double back on 8554. Let me know if you guys are joining and I can bring brats and hotdogs for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlesM4 42 Posted March 12, 2022 Id like to join with my daughter, our jeep could use a little shake out action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 01 37 Posted March 12, 2022 6 hours ago, WILL E said: It would be great to see you again. The current plan will take us out to the Bush highway, not the Wolverine exit. Or we might double back on 8554. Let me know if you guys are joining and I can bring brats and hotdogs for ya. Hey will, thanks for the invite and I'm happy to hear that awesome rig of yours is back on the road. My wife and daughter want to bring the 4runner which is stock with an E-Locker. She is very green but I've had her out on two easy trails and she does really well. Would another stocker be OK for you guys? It would be the girls in the 4Runner along with my Tacoma... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILL E 384 Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, CharlesM4 said: Id like to join with my daughter, our jeep could use a little shake out action. Excellent! Would you like Brats or hotdogs? (The brats are cooked in beer and onions and then finished on the grill) Edited March 13, 2022 by WILL E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILL E 384 Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Sparky 01 said: Hey will, thanks for the invite and I'm happy to hear that awesome rig of yours is back on the road. My wife and daughter want to bring the 4runner which is stock with an E-Locker. She is very green but I've had her out on two easy trails and she does really well. Would another stocker be OK for you guys? It would be the girls in the 4Runner along with my Tacoma... Cool beans! How many brats and/or hotdogs for your group? (The brats are cooked in beer and onions and then finished on the grill) Edited March 13, 2022 by WILL E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
