VIVIsectI
05-28-2006, 07:56 PM
Log Corral
Trail Rating 3.5
***The trail rating has been changed to 3.5 on 09-25-06.
A scenic route running from the Beeline Highway to the riverside area below Bartlett Lake giving breathtaking views of Bartlett Lake, the Verde River and the Mazatzal and Superstition mountains.
When driving this trail from the Beeline side the driver is offered up a challenging rock garden right about 1/2 a mile into the trail. The garden doesn't have any bypasses but does offer lines of varying difficulty. Adding to the mix is a series of seeps and springs that keep this section of the trail damp nearly year round. It's easy to slip throughout the rock garden.
This picture is running the rock garden backwards.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5932&stc=1&d=1148871096
Here is one of the more difficult ledges inside the rock garden, I'm running the trail backwards in this picture.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5933&stc=1&d=1148871096
Running the trail from Beeline to Bartlett - This obstacle is optional.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05894a.jpg
Beeline to Bartlett - Required section through Rock Garden.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05890a.jpg
There is a waterfall just past the rock garden which offers a difficult climb for the more capable rigs. Again, this waterfall is wet nearly year round, offering a pretty decent challenge. For the less capable rigs their is a bypass to the left.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5934&stc=1&d=1148871096
The trail smoothes out
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5935&stc=1&d=1148871096
Following the wash will take you all the down to Bartlett Lake.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05944a.jpg
Head back to FR393 and head south. You will come to this washed out section. Use caution.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05954a.jpg
Use help if needed. Rollover possible.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05973a.jpg
Proceed on the trail and you'll eventually come to the Verde river. It should be crossable by a stock rig with an experienced driver when flows are at or below 100 CFS. If flows are over 150 CFS the river may become dangerous and impassable. Check http://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv/?site_no=09510000 for water levels.
The picture below is of the deepest portion of the crossing at 90CFS.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5936&stc=1&d=1148871096
Crossing in the incorrect location could result in loss of your rig and, as previously demonstrated when two jeepers crossed during high water, your life. The crossing pictured can be located at N 33°48.321, W 111°39.364 Elevation appx 1577ft.
Trail Rating 3.5
***The trail rating has been changed to 3.5 on 09-25-06.
A scenic route running from the Beeline Highway to the riverside area below Bartlett Lake giving breathtaking views of Bartlett Lake, the Verde River and the Mazatzal and Superstition mountains.
When driving this trail from the Beeline side the driver is offered up a challenging rock garden right about 1/2 a mile into the trail. The garden doesn't have any bypasses but does offer lines of varying difficulty. Adding to the mix is a series of seeps and springs that keep this section of the trail damp nearly year round. It's easy to slip throughout the rock garden.
This picture is running the rock garden backwards.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5932&stc=1&d=1148871096
Here is one of the more difficult ledges inside the rock garden, I'm running the trail backwards in this picture.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5933&stc=1&d=1148871096
Running the trail from Beeline to Bartlett - This obstacle is optional.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05894a.jpg
Beeline to Bartlett - Required section through Rock Garden.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05890a.jpg
There is a waterfall just past the rock garden which offers a difficult climb for the more capable rigs. Again, this waterfall is wet nearly year round, offering a pretty decent challenge. For the less capable rigs their is a bypass to the left.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5934&stc=1&d=1148871096
The trail smoothes out
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5935&stc=1&d=1148871096
Following the wash will take you all the down to Bartlett Lake.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05944a.jpg
Head back to FR393 and head south. You will come to this washed out section. Use caution.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05954a.jpg
Use help if needed. Rollover possible.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l59/Lifesajeep/DSC05973a.jpg
Proceed on the trail and you'll eventually come to the Verde river. It should be crossable by a stock rig with an experienced driver when flows are at or below 100 CFS. If flows are over 150 CFS the river may become dangerous and impassable. Check http://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv/?site_no=09510000 for water levels.
The picture below is of the deepest portion of the crossing at 90CFS.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5936&stc=1&d=1148871096
Crossing in the incorrect location could result in loss of your rig and, as previously demonstrated when two jeepers crossed during high water, your life. The crossing pictured can be located at N 33°48.321, W 111°39.364 Elevation appx 1577ft.