4x4tographer 3,642 Posted March 22, 2025 (edited) ****CLICK HERE FOR A TRIP UPDATE**** Join me on run to the deli (and liquor store) by way of the famous Senator Highway to beautiful and historic Prescott. Our trip will include: A trip up the beautiful Crown King Road A brief stop in the famous town of Crown King Lunch in the shady pines along the newly reopened Senator Highway We will end in the historic capitol of Arizona, Prescott For those interested, I plan to stop for an early dinner at the epic Park Plaza Deli & Liquor Store TRIP INFO: Meet-Up: 8:00am on Saturday, March 29, 2025 Air down and depart no later than 8:30 am Don't forget a full tank of fuel General Timing: Expect to be gone all day, plan accordingly Trip duration is approximately 6-8 hours Lunch on the trail Meeting Location: Bloody Basin Road staging area (MAP) Located off northbound i17 exit 257 34.28282291349903, -112.1187137990967 TRAIL DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate The majority of our trails will be graded dirts roads (Bloody Basin and Crown King Road). The Senator Highway is also graded, but has some bumpy sections. The road is passable by any high clearance 4x4 vehicle. **A note on the winter closure:** The Senator Highway has been closed for the winter. The closure order expires Thursday, 3/27. Please be advised that the winter may have taken its toll on the road and it may be rougher or smoother than expected. DRIVER & VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: Driver Requirements: This trip is suitable for drivers of all experience levels. NO drinking and driving on the trail. A positive attitude and willingness to help others. Vehicle Requirements: 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 GMRS or Ham Radio in good working order High-clearance 4x4 with low-range Aggressive all-terrain or mud-terrain tires Additional Considerations: Dress for the weather (layers). We'll be at a higher elevation most of the day (6,000 to 7,000 ft) Bring a chair! Bring a lunch and plenty of water Recovery gear / traction aid Emergency supplies / first aid kit Cash for food at the restaurants and shops in CK (they also intermittently accept card, but cash is king) COMMS: GMRS: 20 (462.675 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 (lead) 2 - @Curly 3 - @Bradywgn71 4 - @Dennis Szymanski 5 - @Lisaann 6 - @OnPointOffroad 7 - @gearhead 8 - @shellback91 (back-up trail leader) Standby Squad: 1 - 2 - Edited March 29, 2025 by 4x4tographer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curly 1,317 Posted March 22, 2025 Please add us! :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradywgn71 1,008 Posted March 22, 2025 Sign us up ...spines be damned! And yes to Park Plaza! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Farmer 7 Posted March 22, 2025 Please sign us up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisaann 1 Posted March 23, 2025 Please sign me up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OnPointOffroad 77 Posted March 23, 2025 Sign me and Ang up please! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 693 Posted March 23, 2025 I'm in. Thanks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunroom73 23 Posted March 23, 2025 Please add me to the list. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellback91 2,305 Posted March 23, 2025 Please put me on standby. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Szymanski 71 Posted March 23, 2025 Put Dennis and Janine on the Stand by list Thanks Dennis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
