Weekly Ride Details
NOTICE: Some of our rides will include areas of AZ State Trust Land. As some of us learned, a "Recreation Use Permit" is necessary for vehicles riding on AZ State Trust Land. As many of our rides include areas that are AZ State Trust Land, it is advisable to obtain this permit at your earliest convenience, since being caught without it can subject the individual to a monetary fine. Please refer to the following link for additional information: https://land.az.gov/recreational-permit-portal
Grand 4 Wheelers:
Friday's ride is as
follows:
Ride Location: Backway to Crown King
Date/Time: Friday, May 3, 2024. Meet to leave at 7:30 AM
Where to Meet: Cimarron Parking
Driving Directions and Distance to Air-Down: 303 to Lake Pleasant, exit north. Left on Route 74. At mile marker 19 turn right on Lake Pleasant road. We will air down at our usual turnout. Distance to air down spot
about 30 miles.
Description: This trail is the ever popular (4x4 only) Back Road to Crown King. As described in the Wells book "Guide to ARIZONA BACKROADS & 4-WHEEL-DRIVE
TRAILS”.
If you haven't done this trail before, it is pretty straightforward except for one obstacle towards the end that does not have a bypass. Stock vehicles may have a difficult time. Skid plates and lockers are strongly encouraged. There are several other obstacles along the road that range from 2.5 to 3.5. There are bypasses for all these obstacles, so you can choose which ones you want to take.
There are some great views along the way. The plan is to have a hamburger at the Crown King Saloon, so pack snacks if you can't wait that long. You can also explore the other local businesses that take you back in time with lots of history. At the Saloon, pay special attention to the old photos on the wall. According to some sources, this is the oldest operating saloon in Arizona. The General Store has a great selection of home made fudge.
Trail Rating: 2.5 to 3.5 out of 5, depending on which obstacles you choose to navigate. This trail changes
depending on the miner's activity along the creek and heavy rainfall has created some challenges that may not have go arounds.
NOTE: Be prepared! Arrive at the meet up with a full tank of gas, a snack, lunch if you don't plan
on eating at the saloon, and plenty of water, as well as tools and 1st Aid supplies that you should have on any trail.
GMRS: Channel 18 with the privacy code of 31 (D223N)
Ride
Leader: Jon Rodgers: Cell/text: 405-249-4633; Email: jonrtc@gmail.com
If you have questions about the ride, please
contact Jon.
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