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Postponed We need more to sign up and I had a family emergence come up New Date: Nov 15th Event details After much hard work (mostly by the TRAL org), the St. Clair recreation area near Bartlett Lake has been re-re-opened (originally closed due to the Bart fire in 2005, more info here... - then closed again 2024 due to a second fire). I'm running FR 42, the best known of the routes in this area. It's a super fun, very uneven and moderately challenging trail with spectacular views. You need a flexy suspension or to be super comfortable getting a tire high in the air! Requirements: a high clearance 4x4 street legal vehicle with a low range option on the transfer case (i.e 4-low) minimum 32" aggressive A/T or M/T tires a 2" or larger suspension lift front swaybar disconnects (or familiarity and high comfort level with having a wheel in the air) suitable (frame mounted) front or rear tow points GMRS radio long rigs like Tacomas and Gladiators should be on 33" or larger tires and still expect to drag your bumpers or hitches. this trail is not suitable for full-size trucks. Other Important Info: you must purchase & print a permit! it's only $10, available here: https://www.recreation.gov/vehiclepermits/3332401 choose "St. Clair" as the Entry Location note that you will need your Driver's license number this is a moderate rated trail (not suitable for absolute beginners). much of the trail is easy, but there are a few very steep and loose climbs/descents and lots of heavily rutted areas requiring excellent articulation. If you're a Jeep-owner, this is a Temporary Jeep Badge of Honor trail. If you're unfamiliar with the program, click here. This may not be on the Badge of Honor program more than a year. You still will get the badge mailed to you as long as you officially check in while it is on the Badge of Honor App. Signup Here. Please note this is an Offroad Passport Club members-only event. View membership options → (photo credit: TRAL I stole almost everything else from @theksmith when he ran it last year)

This one is very determined on the rain. We will be in the washes where the run offs goes. Any rain and I'll postpone/reschedule. We will start from cave creek side and go to I-17. This trail is interesting should keeps us interested while giving us great views. There is a few places that make this trail moderate and interesting. Nothing impossible but I wouldn't rate it easy. I wouldn't rate it as hard. This trail is on google starts out as 7 springs road to fr41 comes out at table mesa as FR41. We'll be meeting at the trailhead. Just because google shows this as FR 41 don't think this is just a forest road. It'll be more interesting. On X shows this trail as "New River Trail" and rates it 4 of 10. This trail is open to everyone. No need to be a club member to join. Please still remember to sign up on the link below once it's there so I'll know how many is coming. There will be a limit on rigs. I've ran this trail several times and never ran out of space at time of the run. Trail Difficulty: Moderate It has a few places that can be tricky but overall it's an easy trail. Vehicle Recommendations: skid plates recommended on important areas such as transfer-case & gas-tank, sliders/rock-rails, Off road tires. Sign-Up & Details: Event sign-ups are TBD