Come on out and joing the AZLCA for their November run to Chiva Falls. If we get a really good turnout I plan on writing a comprehensive report to submit to Toyota Trails (reading this Todd? 
). Heck, if it's good enough we might get some AZ Press? Details are at this site and below. http://www.azlca.net/event/chivafalls04.htm
Trip Leader: John and Becky Shotts
Date: November 13, 2004
Meeting Place: CircleK on Reddington Road (directions below)(look for us in the 100)
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM with drop dead pullout at 10AM (this should allows for Phoenix travel time.)
Pullout Time: 9:15 am
CB Channel: TBD
Rating: 3+ (3.5-4+ if bypasses are not taken. There are many optional paths.)
Brush: None on 90% of the trail, very little the other 10%, some tightness if we run to the 3 Pools.
Travel time: 4-6 hours depending how much fun we decide to have. There are many play places.
If we get a great turnout of Cruisers for this run, I plan on writing a comprehensive story of the trip and will submit it to Toyota Trails for their magazine. I'm hoping to see all types of Cruisers, 40-100 as well as Toyota pickups/etc should any
show.
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Details: Chiva Falls is represented in the Well's book fairly accurately except for the spelling of it's name. It's Chiva,
not Chivo (PIC 576). The run can be completed in any stock Cruiser though lifts and lockers will provide you with the
option of running those really challenging spots. The road is rocky in places and the obstacles consist of steep
grades, large ledges, straddling large rocks, and the like. Last weekend, the run was funner than ever. Those heavy
rains made some washouts even washier (is that a word?). In fact, climbing out of Three Feathers we locked up the
100 F&R and took the optional difficult path straight up. The holes have been dug so deep we felt like we were on a
roller coaster leaning side-to-side and aiming for the sky. Where's the video? (PIC FLEX AT...) Didn't get one. Errr!
There are 3 "main" obstacles on the run. They are:
1. Three Feathers...Near the start, you must select YOUR way downhill (then re-decide your way up on the way
back). Choose from the far right (for highly modified SWB rigs like 40's), or the right (easiest, it's a 12-18-inch ledge
and OK for stock)(PIC Pc27...), left (very difficult, for LWB rigs only with exceptional flex), or the far left crack called
The Chute (moderate to difficult though very risky if you make an error).
2. Long and very steep downhill (then uphill coming back). Pretty good pucker factor though open diff rigs can climb
out.
3. Loop turn-around at the road's end (at the actual Falls). Usually we park 1/4 mile from the Falls and walk in. If you
like you can drive in and negotiate this loop. It requires lockers and a LWB is recommended (I've seen Jeeps roll
backwards here). I've taken this loop several times in the 80 and without a problem. This is the only obstacle I
recommend a 100 not try (bumpers overhang a tad too far and you'd smack 'em). (PIC 571)
We'll have lunch at either the Tanque Verde Wash (PIC DUNK)(often running and deep after rains/snows) or the Falls depending on our speed. If the Wash is running and time's permitting we'll pop over to the 3 Pools (a popular
swimming area....hiking to the swimming pools). Some interesting 4-wheeling can be had at the actual Pools
too, especially wicked if wet)(PIC DSC...).
Directions to the meeting place: I-10 to Grant Road, exit and turn East onto Grant. Take Grant for about 15 minutes
until it makes a right-ish sweeping turn. Stay left around this "curve" as you'll be turning left onto Tanque Verde.
After turning onto Tanque Verde you begin by heading North then the road sweeps to an Easterly direction. Stay
left at the first Y (heading towards Mt. Lemmon up and over an overpass), then go RIGHT at the next Y onto
Reddington Road (McDonalds is there on the left right after the Y). Follow Reddington Road for about 5 minutes
and you'll see the CircleK on the left side. Meet here. My cell phone is 520-975-1723.
I've enclosed some recent pics from Chiva. Hope to see many out here for this run! Let's have fun AND get the AZLCA in print too!
John and Becky Shotts
). Heck, if it's good enough we might get some AZ Press? Details are at this site and below. http://www.azlca.net/event/chivafalls04.htmTrip Leader: John and Becky Shotts
Date: November 13, 2004
Meeting Place: CircleK on Reddington Road (directions below)(look for us in the 100)
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM with drop dead pullout at 10AM (this should allows for Phoenix travel time.)
Pullout Time: 9:15 am
CB Channel: TBD
Rating: 3+ (3.5-4+ if bypasses are not taken. There are many optional paths.)
Brush: None on 90% of the trail, very little the other 10%, some tightness if we run to the 3 Pools.
Travel time: 4-6 hours depending how much fun we decide to have. There are many play places.
If we get a great turnout of Cruisers for this run, I plan on writing a comprehensive story of the trip and will submit it to Toyota Trails for their magazine. I'm hoping to see all types of Cruisers, 40-100 as well as Toyota pickups/etc should any
show.
**********************************************
Details: Chiva Falls is represented in the Well's book fairly accurately except for the spelling of it's name. It's Chiva,
not Chivo (PIC 576). The run can be completed in any stock Cruiser though lifts and lockers will provide you with the
option of running those really challenging spots. The road is rocky in places and the obstacles consist of steep
grades, large ledges, straddling large rocks, and the like. Last weekend, the run was funner than ever. Those heavy
rains made some washouts even washier (is that a word?). In fact, climbing out of Three Feathers we locked up the
100 F&R and took the optional difficult path straight up. The holes have been dug so deep we felt like we were on a
roller coaster leaning side-to-side and aiming for the sky. Where's the video? (PIC FLEX AT...) Didn't get one. Errr!
There are 3 "main" obstacles on the run. They are:
1. Three Feathers...Near the start, you must select YOUR way downhill (then re-decide your way up on the way
back). Choose from the far right (for highly modified SWB rigs like 40's), or the right (easiest, it's a 12-18-inch ledge
and OK for stock)(PIC Pc27...), left (very difficult, for LWB rigs only with exceptional flex), or the far left crack called
The Chute (moderate to difficult though very risky if you make an error).
2. Long and very steep downhill (then uphill coming back). Pretty good pucker factor though open diff rigs can climb
out.
3. Loop turn-around at the road's end (at the actual Falls). Usually we park 1/4 mile from the Falls and walk in. If you
like you can drive in and negotiate this loop. It requires lockers and a LWB is recommended (I've seen Jeeps roll
backwards here). I've taken this loop several times in the 80 and without a problem. This is the only obstacle I
recommend a 100 not try (bumpers overhang a tad too far and you'd smack 'em). (PIC 571)
We'll have lunch at either the Tanque Verde Wash (PIC DUNK)(often running and deep after rains/snows) or the Falls depending on our speed. If the Wash is running and time's permitting we'll pop over to the 3 Pools (a popular
swimming area....hiking to the swimming pools). Some interesting 4-wheeling can be had at the actual Pools
too, especially wicked if wet)(PIC DSC...).
Directions to the meeting place: I-10 to Grant Road, exit and turn East onto Grant. Take Grant for about 15 minutes
until it makes a right-ish sweeping turn. Stay left around this "curve" as you'll be turning left onto Tanque Verde.
After turning onto Tanque Verde you begin by heading North then the road sweeps to an Easterly direction. Stay
left at the first Y (heading towards Mt. Lemmon up and over an overpass), then go RIGHT at the next Y onto
Reddington Road (McDonalds is there on the left right after the Y). Follow Reddington Road for about 5 minutes
and you'll see the CircleK on the left side. Meet here. My cell phone is 520-975-1723.
I've enclosed some recent pics from Chiva. Hope to see many out here for this run! Let's have fun AND get the AZLCA in print too!
John and Becky Shotts
