POSTPONED[Club] Jerome Exploratory Trip | Moderate | October Sat 10 - Sun 11

[Adventure F150 27]

Trail/Area:

 

Exploratory trip I've had saved for my family, but I've enjoyed the numerous club runs with everyone and inspired by leadership, I would like to share the adventure with the group! Also would love to learn from the best how to trail lead and coordinate events as a volunteer. 

 

This route is about 70 miles point to point starting from Cordes Junction and winding all the way up to Jerome. The beginning portion is mainly green/ easy. The hardest bits look like a portion of Mingus Mountain and Smiley Rocky Trail, which are both rated a blue or 5/10.  Towards the end of Smiley will be, what I would consider, mild rock gardens between miles 17-19. Mingus has steep inclines, hairpins, and loose surfaces, but we're only on it for a few miles transitioning between Cherry Vista FSR 132 (rated green or 1/10), to Smiley. Wheel placement should be prioritized in these sections. 

 

I can see shorter wheelbase rigs getting by at stock height or mild lifts with 32/33s. I've ran many 5-6/10 rated trails on 3 inches and 35s with my truck, so for Jeeps and midsize trucks, I can't foresee it being an issue. I'd say mild lifts with 32s and up, skid plates, and tow points would be the standard minimums for most club events rated moderate. Winches/ yankem ropes and traction boards would be bonuses with emphasis on experience and knowing your capabilities. 

 

Lodging: 

 

Dispersed tent camping would most likely occur somewhere nearby Potato Patch Campground, depending on progress for the day. Correct me if wrong, but campfires should be good to go. I usually have the kids and I gather wood and chop it for our individual trips, but maybe bring a bundle just in case for the group.

Weather should be 75 high and 55 low towards Jerome and slightly warmer near the start. 

 

 

Itinerary:

 

Meeting spot will be Cordes Junction: 34.34713, -112.14358

 

Follow Mislead Wash to a juncture, take left on Ridge to Wash. Hard right at the Y on Old Sycamore Road. Left at Weird Power shortly then a right on FS 9602x-v Bar Tank. Several miles later, left on Orme Bypass and crossover the 169 to Ambassador Mine/ Cherry Cutoff. Left at unrated trail (000C075) then left at Mingus to Cherry Vista FSR 132. Left at Mingus Mountain for a few short miles then left at unrated trail (104) through to Smiley Rocky Trail. Lots of side trails up closer to Jerome to extend wheeling time. 

 

 

Additional Info:

 

GMRS: 462.600

 

Bring plenty of food and water for 2/3 days. If you're a snacker, bring more than normal. 

 

State Trust Permits needed.

 

Pets allowed following club guidelines. 

 

I hunt small-medium game on our family trips this time of year, so I'll have a 22 airrifle along with my SPR(hunting ar15 for medium game). Most likely only tree squirrels since Oct 2 starts the season. I want to try a squirrel recipe and/or save the meat for my trained hawk.

 

 

Sign-Up:

 

Since I'm volunteering and will defer to expert judgment, I'd say a limit is 6-8 rigs for now since the camping sites might be a little cramped just by looking at the maps

 

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[4WLNRN 797]

Enjoy!! This is a fun area to explore and October is the perfect time for it!!

[Curly 1,329]

This is in my backyard but unfortunately we have plans for that weekend

 

[Ladybug 723]

Sorry that we can't come, but let me know if you get alot of squirrel.  We grew up eating squirrel and its quite tasty!

smiles, ladybug

[Donato 1]

I may be interested, how many signed up now?

[Adventure F150 27]

1 hour ago, Donato said:

I may be interested, how many signed up now?

Nada so far, which is understandable with it being last minute. On the verge of making alternate plans and pushing this trip back to late November or sometime in December.