Crossing the Verde at Sheeps Bridge

[LandCruiserPhil]

I went up to Sheeps Bridge last week to see if I could cross. The road from the crossing at Horseshoe to Sheeps Bridge is fast and smooth(even for 80) Less then a 1/2 hour from Horseshoe crossing to Sheeps Bridge. I was able to walk the crossing but it was 3' deep with some current. I was by myself and the road was so nice to Horseshoe that I did not cross. The crossing is short but because of the depth and current I would recommend to anyone crossing to have another vehicle available. But I would have no problem crossing with a back-up vehicle. Keep in mind the last recovery at Sheep Bridge was $2500 per Cave Creek ranger district.

The area was very clean for Sheeps Bridge and there was only one camper for the entire area.

 

[justweldit]

that doesent look to bad !!!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

that doesent look to bad !!!

Its not but like I said it is 3' deep with current. I did walk it but my return trip across was not as good....My flops are somewhere at Horseshoe dam but on the plus side my camera is waterproof.

When do you want to go?

 

[justweldit]

I'll let you go first . well put the winch cable on you. you drive across

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I'll let you go first . well put the winch cable on you. you drive across

As long as you follow Im game...when?

 

[splitshot]

That is either a blue healer or an ant eater..

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

That is either a blue healer or an ant eater..

Blue Healer - Aussie

 

[justweldit]

looks like she spends some time on the couch

 

[justweldit]

As long as you follow Im game...when?

just getting a lil work ill get back to you

 

[bluecruiser]

I crossed there on Thanksgiving day. Water came over the hood and I could feel the current pushing on the truck.

I am ready to do that with you Phil, when?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I have been through there in my dad's truck and water was over the hood and pushing the truck...was glad I locked the axles before I went in because I am pretty sure I would have had problems if I had not.

This for me is the advantage to ARB vs factory locker....engage at any speed or RPM

 

[gringocl]

here is a video from my 80 the first weekend we had it, crossing at the sheeps bridge. It was completely stock. Crossing the the verde on the other end was a little swifter but still no problem. The xterra we were with got swept a good 10 feet down stream. This was a while back. Was fun.

YouTube - Toyota FJ80 deep water crossing #2 (sheeps bridge)

YouTube - Toyota FJ80 deep water crossing

 

[KingBeeIII]

I've always come in through Cave Creek and only used the Horseshoe exit once. I'd like to tag along so I can learn the way.

 

[tibaal89]

About two weeks ago somebody posted on AZFJ pics of an FJC going across there... looks pretty friggin deep to me!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Not the same spot as in my picture. I walk my pictured spot and was defiantly not that deep. I dont think I could walk that so me no crossy there. Very cool though until it quits

 

[RHINO]

wow, my pig wont go that deep, anywhere near the hood and it floats enough to lose traction.

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! Looks like he is pushing about a foot of tidal wave. Still way over his tires. My weatherstripping ion the doors is so bad I'd sink like a rock if I got in anything above the bottom of the doors. But, I do have a box of brand new W/S to put on for my next project. John

 

[tibaal89]

Oh, duh... yea that's clearly not the same spot. I gotta lay off the funny plants...

Count me out of crossing stuff like that... the 'fun' to 'death of the truck' ratio is a little off for my tastes.