Events/Trails ROTM: Backway to Crown King - Saturday September 21st

[TheGrrrrr]

Overview:

It was blast in January, so lets do it again but get some camping in too... (but now I can't camp, but other folks are welcome to)

Looking for a more challenging run? Haven't done Backway to Crown King in awhile? Well saddle up buddy, the Backway to Crown King has gotten rougher due to erosion and damage from the SxS traffic but its still a fun run and there is some good camping around Crown King this time of year. Many of the obstacle bypasses are still in place but the overall difficulty has stepped up a bit. Lift, sliders and a rear locker are recommended.


From OnX Offroad: Rated 6/10 for difficulty. Gorgeous run filled with multiple obstacles and most of them do have by-passes that takes you from the Lake Pleasant area to Crown King. This is a very popular run as it is a Jeep Badge of Honor. Do not attempt this in a stock vehicle as it is EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE to get towed out.

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Itinerary:

8:30am: Meet up at 33.91650, -112.32814 for air down and drivers meeting. Show up ready to go. You should have your gas, snacks and drinks already handled.

9:00am: Begin the trail - I have generally looked at this as a 5 hour trip to Crown King via this trail from the Trailhead but traffic or obstacles can make it a long day.

We will set up camp and probably run into the saloon for a late lunch or a beer. Those who aren't camping can continue on to Prescott via Senator Highway or return to the valley.

Getting back to Phoenix:
You make your way back to Phoenix via a very scenic and graded gravel road through Cleator and ultimately joining I-17 at the Bumble Bee exit. It takes me about 2 hours to get home in Old Town Scottsdale from Crown King via this route. The graded road is passenger car friendly.


Comms: HAM 146.580 or FRS/GMRS 15 if needed

Roster:

• @TheGrrrrr
• @Jorsof
• @ftbshop
• @AZCRSR
• @06reg4x4
• @Twincharger
• @jkl72-40 - Maybe
• You?
• You're friend?
• Somebody new?
• Somebody old?

 

[Jorsof]

I'm in! daytrip.

 

[jkl72-40]

Interested! Maybe my 82 pick up will be done! Power steering baby!

 

[ftbshop]

I should be in for this! Probably camp?

 

[toy_tek]

Possibly… if I’m in town

 

[Saddletramp]

Sorry to miss this. I will tag a few folks who might be interested

 

[isthatalexus]

Ran this last weekend. We even got full sunshine with sheets of rain. Like driving through diamond drapes. Might join if schedule permits. Do people bring their families on these runs?

 

[Saddletramp]

@DAZinAZ

 

[Saddletramp]

@murf May want to camp @ftbshop

 

[Offroader93]

Possibly in for day run. I need to install my new steering stabilizer tomorrow and find out why i'm not getting any power to winch.

 

[06reg4x4]

Possible day run for me too.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Looks like I won't be able to camp, so its just a day run for me as well.

 

[Offroader93]

Change of plans, i don't think i'll be able to make this one. I'm trying to finish renovating the bedroom in my camper up north, so i'll try to make the next one. Ya'll be safe!

 

[ftbshop]

I too will not be camping

 

[AZCRSR]

I'm in.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Ran this last weekend. We even got full sunshine with sheets of rain. Like driving through diamond drapes. Might join if schedule permits. Do people bring their families on these runs?

Yeah been plenty of rigs full of enthusiastic passengers.

 

[toy_tek]

I'm out. next time.

 

[Twincharger]

I’m in. In a purple 4runner. My cruiser is getting all pretty right now, so bashing it on rocks would be counterproductive.

 

[06reg4x4]

Ran this last weekend. We even got full sunshine with sheets of rain. Like driving through diamond drapes. Might join if schedule permits. Do people bring their families on these runs?

Bringing my whole crew. Hopefully we Anit late. These kids hate getting up.

 

[jkl72-40]

In on my way