NOTE: Almost this entire post is a copy of Abigail's April 2023 ROTM Thanks @Abigail !! It was such an awesome run that it deserves a repeat!
!!!!IMPORTANT!!!! Each vehicle needs to have your updated State Land Trust Permit for this run as we do cross Trust Land!! It's $15 for a year permit and it's something you should have anyway, you can get it here, it's a 2 min process https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
Mark your calendars for the March 2024 ROTM Run of the Month! This run will take place northeast of Tucson, see below for more details! Thanks to @Stepmurr for sharing his vast knowledge of this area.
When: Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24
MEETUP DETAILS: 9:30 AM at Oracle, AZ Circle K gas station
2000 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623 2000 W American Ave · 2000 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623 - https://goo.gl/maps/cvYXuWds2ivoNmWy9
After gassing up meet in the adjacent dirt lot. We will plan to pull out of the gas station by 9:45 AM sharp!
The meetup spot is about a 2-hour drive from the Phoenix Valley, so plan accordingly.
About the run:
This is one of the most scenic routes I've run if you are a fan of Sonoran desert flora: thick "forests" of saguaros, cholla, ocotillo, and more. The hope is we will hit this area at a prime time for spring desert blooms! The trail is a loop and we will plan to make it to Bradberry Cabin for lunch (plan to bring your own) before continuing on to finish the loop.
The trail was fairly stocker friendly last year. I would recommend at minimum rock rails/sliders, especially if you are not an "experienced" off-road driver.
This will be organized as a day trip, and we will finish up with plenty of time to head back to the Valley or Tucson. For those interested, there will be a group camping Saturday night at Chimney Rock or thereabouts (as Chimney Rock area is reportedly blocked off). Feel free to join us!
We will be using HAM for trail communications. It is highly recommended, even if you are unlicensed, you should carry a handheld HAM radio for listening purposes. There will be a few drivers with GMRS, if you have that as an option.
Last year, we broke into two groups given the large number of vehicles. Depending on attendance this year, we'll plan on the same thing.
If you plan to attend, please chime in below!
Attendees:
1: @Otter
2: @brices123
3: @TheGrrrrr
4: @Saddletramp
5: @JORSOF
6:@Abigail
7: @GreatBigFat
8: @lxraider75
9: @verruckt1
10: @GeoEng
11: @cruisenoob
!!!!IMPORTANT!!!! Each vehicle needs to have your updated State Land Trust Permit for this run as we do cross Trust Land!! It's $15 for a year permit and it's something you should have anyway, you can get it here, it's a 2 min process https://asld.secure.force.com/recreationalpermit/
Mark your calendars for the March 2024 ROTM Run of the Month! This run will take place northeast of Tucson, see below for more details! Thanks to @Stepmurr for sharing his vast knowledge of this area.
When: Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24
MEETUP DETAILS: 9:30 AM at Oracle, AZ Circle K gas station
2000 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623 2000 W American Ave · 2000 W American Ave, Oracle, AZ 85623 - https://goo.gl/maps/cvYXuWds2ivoNmWy9
After gassing up meet in the adjacent dirt lot. We will plan to pull out of the gas station by 9:45 AM sharp!
The meetup spot is about a 2-hour drive from the Phoenix Valley, so plan accordingly.
About the run:
This is one of the most scenic routes I've run if you are a fan of Sonoran desert flora: thick "forests" of saguaros, cholla, ocotillo, and more. The hope is we will hit this area at a prime time for spring desert blooms! The trail is a loop and we will plan to make it to Bradberry Cabin for lunch (plan to bring your own) before continuing on to finish the loop.
The trail was fairly stocker friendly last year. I would recommend at minimum rock rails/sliders, especially if you are not an "experienced" off-road driver.
This will be organized as a day trip, and we will finish up with plenty of time to head back to the Valley or Tucson. For those interested, there will be a group camping Saturday night at Chimney Rock or thereabouts (as Chimney Rock area is reportedly blocked off). Feel free to join us!
We will be using HAM for trail communications. It is highly recommended, even if you are unlicensed, you should carry a handheld HAM radio for listening purposes. There will be a few drivers with GMRS, if you have that as an option.
Last year, we broke into two groups given the large number of vehicles. Depending on attendance this year, we'll plan on the same thing.
If you plan to attend, please chime in below!
Attendees:
1: @Otter
2: @brices123
3: @TheGrrrrr
4: @Saddletramp
5: @JORSOF
6:
7: @GreatBigFat
8: @lxraider75
9: @verruckt1
10: @GeoEng
11: @cruisenoob
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