February ROTM 2/27/16 Most Likely Box Canyon

[Dissent]

Sounds like fun, count me in.

 

[Otter]

I'm in.

 

[jclarke450]

Updated on 1st page with RUN DETAILS!

 

[1Louder]

Portions of the Martinez Cabin trail are now closed. So I am not sure if the trail you are picking up is still in the open section or not.

Martinez Canyon 4x4 Trail, Arizona

 

[jclarke450]

Portions of the Martinez Cabin trail are now closed. So I am not sure if the trail you are picking up is still in the open section or not.

Martinez Canyon 4x4 Trail, Arizona

Not going near the coke ovens. The part of the trail we will hit is just high and scenic.

 

[RalphB]

I'll be there.

 

[Hank Tank]

I'm in. Papa Smurf is in Hollywood shooting a commercial so I'll have to drive the LX. Any direction on where to get one of these state land trust permits?

 

[medtro]

I'm in. Papa Smurf is in Hollywood shooting a commercial so I'll have to drive the LX. Any direction on where to get one of these state land trust permits?

Apply in person: 1616 W Adams, Phoenix AZ. Parking is free at north of the building entrance. Take about 5 minutes.

Apply by mail: https://land.az.gov/sites/default/files/Recreation_Permit_0_3.pdf

 

[Stepmurr]

I'm in. Papa Smurf is in Hollywood shooting a commercial so I'll have to drive the LX. Any direction on where to get one of these state land trust permits?

Long version:
State Trust Land Permits - YES! You May Need One!!

Short version:
In case you need a permit for the upcoming Box Canyon run the permit application can be downloaded from here:

https://land.az.gov/sites/default/files/Recreation_Permit_0_3.pdf

or I have heard that city folk can drive downtown to:

1616 W. Adams
Phoenix, AZ 85007

 

[Saddletramp]

Don't leave home without it.

 

[Hank Tank]

Apply in person: 1616 W Adams, Phoenix AZ. Parking is free at north of the building entrance. Take about 5 minutes.

Apply by mail: https://land.az.gov/sites/default/files/Recreation_Permit_0_3.pdf

Thank you!

 

[Dimples]

If it hasn't been stated enough Everyone please bring a trash bag for cleanup along the trail. Thank you.

 

[DTSkyCop]

UPDATED 2-22!! To Follow are run details. IF there are any changes from here I will comment and post at the top of this.

We will leave the Chevron Minit Market at 569 Az-79 in Florence at 9am. We are running the canyon from South to North. We will leave the Chevron and head to Price Rd where we head East to the Entrance to the canyon. We will divert to the East after the Step and hit a portion of Martinez Canyon Trail. From there, it will be a slow jaunt north until we hit a trail which I don't have a name for and head west. We will exit the area via Cottonwood Canyon Rd. This is State Trust Land and a permit is required. Venture in without at your own risk. For anyone Interested, you could camp overnight and explore for the next 7 days or so, we wont be doing that on this trip. I am planning 6-8 hours for the run.

Feel free to text or call me at 928-699-7591 if you have any questions. I am going to put the list of names I believe are interested below.

Attendees:

@Dimples
@OffRoad Rage
@Chaos55
@msahr
@louxwe
@murf ?
@LX Avalanche
@ftbshop
@noxious1
@Wilma83
@Cruddz
@Saddletramp
@johm73
@Hank Tank ?
@AZRunner ?
@Mattman
@Onefastrx7turbo
@DTSkyCop ?
@05Tacorunner ?
@TexAZ
@1Louder ?
@Dissent
@Otter ?
@crawlAZ ?

February ROTM will be February 27th. We will be doing the run through Box Canyon and some adjoining trails near the Florence Junction. Run will be mostly stocker friendly with a few tougher spots that are capable of being bypassed. The obstacle known affectionately as "The Step" is the hardest part of this run. The pics below should give an idea for those who have never been on the trail before. It will be challenging for stockish vehicles, but 33's and patience in a 100 series was done without any metal/plastic on rock contact. It can be bypassed, but the group as a whole should plan to go down. There is a trail just before on the South side that we may take out East a bit before looping back to the obstacle. We should have some great views for those that have not been out there before. As a family, we have been out there often in the last few years, and I believe the trails I have in mind will make a good run without any super slow or long technical sections. There are so many trails out there, we have to limit ourselves or we could spend all weekend out there. I would suggest participants should count on about 6 hours RT. If there is an appetite for longer, we can easily accommodate.

I will post additional details/ideas as we get closer. Box Canyon is easy to access and not too far away, has lots of mostly easy options with pretty views. We will have some side trails with tougher sections. These can mostly be bypassed. There are also plenty of options to make it more difficult. We will start at the South of Box Canyon and head north up to "The Step". We will most likely go northeast out of the canyon after the step on some of the trails that climb to the top of the ridge. There are some beautiful views with occasional steep hills. We will eventually head back to the West. I am still deciding which trail we will take back West. Length will depend on vehicles attending and everyones appetite for a longer/shorter day. Looks like we have a good group committing already. I'm excited to see who all attends and look forward to seeing you all out there.

As has been stated, State Trust Permit is required. Going without is done at your own risk and not recommended.

Well, as of right now, my carb kit is do in at ANYTIME this evening. I have everything cleaned up and should have it back together tonight if everything goes well... AM NOT ANTICIPATING any problems there. I might however, have an issue after the carb is done and will not know obviously until it's back together and I test it on the vehicle. This is due to an issue I discovered when rebuilding. Idle Solenoid cut off... See my post in the 40-55 Section for further if interested.

Here is my question thread in the 40-55 Tech section:

1980 FJ40 Carb Rebuild - Questions

Should know for sure tomorrow evening late, or Friday after work! WISH me luck, cause I definitely want to go.....

 

[Stepmurr]

UPDATED 2-22!! We will leave the Chevron and head to Price Rd where we head East to the Entrance to the canyon.

Will you be turning left onto "N Box Canyon Rd"?

Google Maps

I will be camping Friday night in the vicinity and will meet y'all near the turn-off if that is indeed the road you are taking.

 

[jclarke450]

Will you be turning left onto "N Box Canyon Rd"?

Google Maps

I will be camping Friday night in the vicinity and will meet y'all near the turn-off if that is indeed the road you are taking.

@Stepmurr , if you look just to the east of Box Canyon Rd/Price Intersection there is another trail. That is actually where we will be turning. It does join up with Box Canyon Road to the north however. But we will be passing by the intersection of those 2.

Hope to see you there.

 

[Stepmurr]

@Stepmurr , if you look just to the east of Box Canyon Rd/Price Intersection there is another trail. That is actually where we will be turning. It does join up with Box Canyon Road to the north however. But we will be passing by the intersection of those 2.

Hope to see you there.

Welp, I guess I'll be hangin out on Price Road waiting for y'all.

I'll be monitoring the club's normal 146.460 (much to Chris's dismay).

 

[Chaos55]

I have to pull out for this run, have a great time! Looking forward to pictures!

 

[Onefastrx7turbo]

I won't be able to make it, looking forward to pictures though

 

[LX Avalanche]

Going to try to make it. Wife gets off work at 0830 in central Phoenix so if I do I'll probably have to catch up to the group.

 

[jclarke450]

Going to try to make it. Wife gets off work at 0830 in central Phoenix so if I do I'll probably have to catch up to the group.

I'm betting by the time we get everyone moving and onto price rd you'll have no problem catching up