Events/Trails Overland trip: Arizona BDR 3/28/19 - 3/31/19

[Poupon]

All headed to Granite Gap. It's not a campground. Its a dispersed site.
N32.105179, W108.964566

Its 0.4 miles straight through the gate.

I'm at kranberries in Lordsburg getting a burger then headed towards pappy. There is a nice $2 car wash at exit 20 to get the bugs off. Cheers.

 

[Quantumkiwi]

Just left LA, if I don't make the campground tonight, expect me tomorrow before 9.

 

[pappy]

Let the adventure begin.

 

[FJCTom]

fun times!

 

[pappy]

On the border.

 

[FJCTom]

Since I'm on an adventure of my own and couldn't make this, figured I'd say hello from Jellystone.

 

[liveoak]

had to break away today and just wanted to update the thread. great trip, great people, great weather, great camp spots and great margaritas. thanks for having me guys

 

[Maynster]

Managed to make it back to Dewey as well. Good to meet you all, and had a great time! Will post some pics after they get sorted. May be a bit.

 

[pappy]

Great 2.5 days on the AZBDR. I started out a day early in southern NM chasing poppies. Then met at the rendezvous spot. Pics.

 

[pappy]

More.

 

[pappy]

AZBDR stats.

• Day 1: 214 miles. Moving average speed 33.1mph. Moving time 6:27. Elevation range 3932ft to 6512ft.
• Day 2: 157 miles. Moving average speed 24.6mph. Moving time 6:22. Elevation range 1920ft to 6080ft.
• Day 3: 92 miles. Moving average speed 18.0mph. Moving time 5:08. Elevation range 2231ft to 6047ft.
• Day 4: 17.6 miles. Moving average speed 21.6mph. Moving time 0:47. Elevation range 5889ft to 7700ft.

 

[Maynster]

Here’s a link to the article on the auto tire inflation device. A couple folks asked about it figured (with a suggestion from Ali) it would be easier to post here.

How To Build Automatic Tire Inflator - Simple DIY | Overland Adventures and Off-Road

I hate sitting next to a tire in the rain on an overland adventure watching the tire gauge as a tire inflates. Now you can build an automatic tire inflator that you walk away from and it automatically shuts off at a preset PSI.

www.lastgreatroadtrip.com

 

[alia176]

AZBDR stats.

• Day 1: 214 miles. Moving average speed 33.1mph. Moving time 6:27. Elevation range 3932ft to 6512ft.
• Day 2: 157 miles. Moving average speed 24.6mph. Moving time 6:22. Elevation range 1920ft to 6080ft.
• Day 3: 92 miles. Moving average speed 18.0mph. Moving time 5:08. Elevation range 2231ft to 6047ft.

Total of 463 miles, not bad. We *maybe* able to finish her off on the next outing?

 

[pappy]

Total of 463 miles, not bad. We *maybe* able to finish her off on the next outing?

That first day started from Granite Gap, so actual trail was less.

 

[alia176]

so, I'll subtract 115 miles to the trailhead which brings the total down to 348 miles.

 

[pappy]

so, I'll subtract 115 miles to the trailhead which brings the total down to 348 miles.

Add 17 miles for the distance from camp to highway 260 since technically it was also BDR.

 

[krazykat69]

Maynster, Thanks for the automatic tire inflator article. May try to build that.
Glad you all had a great trip. More details . please.

 

[pappy]

GPX file of the track.

 

[Benzfanatical]

Hey folks.

Please visit the link below for my collection of photos and videos from our trip.

I had a great time, and I look forward to seeing you all on the trail in the future.

https://www.eaglesun.com/azbdr

Chris

 

[Poupon]

Hey folks.

Please visit the link below for my collection of photos and videos from our trip.

I had a great time, and I look forward to seeing you all on the trail in the future.

https://www.eaglesun.com/azbdr

Chris

Dude - nice pix and vids!! You can see Ali brushing his teeth at about 22 secs on the last vid. Cool!

Nice to meet you!