Mick Bowers 457 Posted April 1, 2025 (edited) Join me on a day trip over Mineral Mountain into the Box Canyon at Florence We will air down on I-60 East and work our way south over the mountain. We will end the ride to the famous and scenic Box Canyon. Should be a a mildly challenging ride with bypasses, some optional crawl’ish spots for those who want them. (See vehicle requirements.) Plan on having lunch on the trail. Bring a chair MEET UP (Saturday) 4/26, 2025 @ 9:00 AM) Where: The Shell Station on the north side of I-60 east at south Mountainbrook Drive. It’s in the small community of Gold Canyon. I’ll be parked at the Shell, but there is a Circle K next door. We will start the ride promptly at 9:20 AM Start with a full tank of gas TRAIL INFORMATION Difficulty Rating: easy mod Trail issues. Forest road, some ridge and ledge roads. A couple places that are little technical, but have bypasses. Fine for newer drivers. COMMS GMRS Channel 20 (462.675 mhz) I’ll has several hand held radios to loan. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS Trip is suitable to all experience levels Willingness to commit to significant seat time with us A cool head and a positive attitude VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: Trip is suitable to any high-clearance 4x4 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 Must have, durable, all-terrain tires Must have an operational GMRS radio or Ham Radio capable of GMRS frequencies. I'll have a couple loners. Must have a full-size spare tire VEHICLE RECOMMENDATIONS Sway bar disconnects, winch, rock sliders, skid plate protections, high-clearance metal bumpers, 33"+ tires The ability to air down your tires and air them up at the end of the trail will contribute to your comfort and enjoyment of the trail. KEY CONSIDERATIONS This is an all-day adventure, please factor that into your planning Bring a trail lunch MORE WATER THAN YOU NEED Camping chair Sunscreen Camera Appropriate clothing for the environment Recovery gear First Aid TRIP SIGN-UPS Rig Limit: 11 Vehicles 1- @Mick Bowers 2- @sunroom73 3- @Liz 4- @Jim Merriman 5- @SonoranWanderer 6- @LiddlJK 1Standby Squad: If we go over the rig limit, you'll be added to the standby list. If people drop out, you'll be added to the attendee list. 1- 2- - For questions call or text Mick Bowers 623-432-2895 Edited April 25, 2025 by Mick Bowers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liz 36 Posted April 1, 2025 Please add me to this run! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAVU2 267 Posted April 2, 2025 Hi. I’d like to join Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Bowers 457 Posted April 2, 2025 (edited) Kevin, you are down Mick Edited April 3, 2025 by Mick Bowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAVU2 267 Posted April 3, 2025 Hi Mick. Question and an assumption. can I meet you at the air down when you leave the highway 79? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 5,778 Posted April 3, 2025 3 hours ago, CAVU2 said: Hi Mick. Question and an assumption. can I meet you at the air down when you leave the highway 79? @CAVU2, Mick is starting this run from the US 60 and going south to finish with Box Canyon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkpakr 49 Posted April 3, 2025 Mick I would like to join up. Thanks Elk Pakr, Dick Grover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
