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LincolnSixAlpha
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Sean,
I heard that Table rock of of I-17 can be fairly tough, and those trails go on for miles perhaps up towards Jerome, though I'm not familiar with them, nor have had the change to explore that area. Also, I understand that the "back way" to Crown King is also tough in some spots. Again, I got lost in those hills, but it's a fairly easy trail to follow now. It's marked. I'm sure there are tons more, that's just the little I know up your way ish...
I heard that Table rock of of I-17 can be fairly tough, and those trails go on for miles perhaps up towards Jerome, though I'm not familiar with them, nor have had the change to explore that area. Also, I understand that the "back way" to Crown King is also tough in some spots. Again, I got lost in those hills, but it's a fairly easy trail to follow now. It's marked. I'm sure there are tons more, that's just the little I know up your way ish...
LincolnSixAlpha
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You may be right, I'm only new to Arizona, and the West Coast since December last year, so I've not hit some of these. I had heard that Crown King was rough, but I believe there are turnouts now for vehicles that are not so capable, perhaps at one point in time, it was way worst. I'd like to hit Broken Arrow since it's somewhat close, and not too tough from my understanding. Otherwise, Moab is only 4 hours away or so. Sorry, I don't have any others.
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LincolnSixAlpha
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HAHA.. Apparently, I'm also coming up short on my distances too! I'm in Scottsdale, so guess I better review some google maps should I decide to go sometime soon! Thanks for the update on the Broken Arrow run. I've heard it was easy, with that steps part towards the end being the only difficult area. But really I've been on 4 Peaks, Cave Creek/Blood Basin, Castle Hot Springs, and FR151 around Humphry's peak in Flag.
LincolnSixAlpha
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None taken, all easy trails! Just all I know at the moment. If you have any you'd like to share I'm game. Thanks for the pics. Will check out that thread.
LincolnSixAlpha
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That info gives me the ability to do some research to figure out what's what. I'd be particularly interested in the Florence area, or maybe along beeline, as you mentioned. Just nice to not have to deal with traffic along the I-17 on weekends. Thank you sir!
camprats
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JeepTheUSA.com has lots of trails in those areas. The Apache Junction Region has about 50 trails, including all the ones around Florence and a few along the Beeline Highway.
mer43
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The ovens are closed. I wish I'd seen them before the current owner shut it down.
I did Sunflower Mine trail a few weeks ago. It's a solid 3-3.5 mostly due to the running water. Most have a bypass. To me, it's biggest issue is the pin-striping. As you well know, the JL is a fat-boy, and tends to really collect the stripes.
Pleasant to Crown King has picked up a notch, mainly due to the section in the middle where they have some type of active mining and you have to drive up the creek bed. If it's running, your pucker factor will sky rocket! Most obstacles have bypass, but the sluice has some pretty deep ruts right now, if you want to go test out your articulation. This trail seems to change frequently. One week I hear you can do it with a lowered truck. The next week buggies are finding ways to fly.
I'd like to find someone familiar with the log corral to Bartlett lake run.
I did Sunflower Mine trail a few weeks ago. It's a solid 3-3.5 mostly due to the running water. Most have a bypass. To me, it's biggest issue is the pin-striping. As you well know, the JL is a fat-boy, and tends to really collect the stripes.
Pleasant to Crown King has picked up a notch, mainly due to the section in the middle where they have some type of active mining and you have to drive up the creek bed. If it's running, your pucker factor will sky rocket! Most obstacles have bypass, but the sluice has some pretty deep ruts right now, if you want to go test out your articulation. This trail seems to change frequently. One week I hear you can do it with a lowered truck. The next week buggies are finding ways to fly.
I'd like to find someone familiar with the log corral to Bartlett lake run.
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