October 21st - Local PHX Run - Stockers to Moderate Rigs?

[AzCoyote]

Sycamore Creek

Moderate Rigs - October 21st, Sunday

MEETING: 9AM at the Gas Station across from Fort McDowell Casino

WHO IS GOING:
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DAVID C - LEADER - Thank you!!!
AZCoyote and wife - GOING
WEDGE - GOING
Jeep4TheFun - GOING
joshSteele99 - GOING
Cronoh - GOING
CaPringl - GOING
Pirate16 - GOING
SamDog3 - GOING
SunRoom2004 - GOING
JeeperApril - GOING - Not running alone anymore... :)
GLMoore - GOING
YOURWHATHURTS - GOING
Steve Freeman - GOING
Number 7 (George) - GOING
FDXBoy - GOING
2Badi1 - GOING
BimmerDude - GOING
BigGoat - GOING
Moriarty - GOING


WHO IS TENTATIVE:
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SMS1688 - Tentative
Daniel -Tentative
Shnipe - Tentative will co-pilot with someone
Kevin Sherwood - Tentative
Chuck Boyd - Tentative


COMMUNICATIONS:
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Set those CB Channels to Channel 4... :)
Number to call... 480-522-4913

We have a leader!
Map from page 4 has been posted!


Remember to bring: Food, drinks, etc. Basic recovery gear, clean up stuff, tools, etc...
I am sure if there is an issue we will all band together to help but we should each always try and be self sufficient...
And garbage bags. We can police any random trash while there and make sure we take out all we take in...



Thanks,

[daniel]

Anyone interested in a local run on October 21st? I would like to get a group together and runs some moderate trails around the Phoenix area. anyone know the status of Sycamore Creek at this time? Other suggestions on a site? Any input welcome!

Thanks,


Sycamore Creek has not been down that i know of But i might be in for that. Ill check with work i Know that it is slowwing down by that time. Ill have my kid that week But no worries she is Hardcore she is no Tiptoeer :D:p

[AzCoyote]

October 21st

[AzCoyote]

Any other takers? Anyone who knows the area well would be a great addition.

Thanks!

[crgeorge]

I know the area, been back there once or twice. I'd be up for a run October 20th or 21st.

[desertangel]

I am not sure. Junkie what would the rating be on sycamore.

[AzCoyote]

Cool video of Sycamore that I just found....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ2eyHBp7fw

[bearlycontained]

How about comming to table mesa the 20th and help with the clean up and then go play afterwards. Or stay the night and play the 21st.

just an idea. I know I will be doing just that. already took the day off.

[RBROTHER]

I Work On The 20th But Would Like To Go On The 21st

[Wayco]

Just watched that video, WOW! Not only was that some great camera work from the shotgun seat, but the guy that put it to music was right on. Makes me want to find some CD's by Calexico.... :D

[SHNIPE]

syck can be anything from 2.0 all the way up to a 4.0 if you find the right lines. stockers are very welcome in syckamore.

[AzCoyote]

Actually I wish I could come and help clean up on Saturday but the 21st is the only day my wifes parents will watch our kids. This is my first chance to introduce my wife to rock crawling and trail running so it is a pretty special occassion! I can't wait until the first steep incline. She is sure to pucker....

I could probably make future clean up runs if I come solo...

[AzCoyote]

OK. Suggestions on meeting places and times?

Also CB Channel?

Who of our attendees is most knowledgable about the area?
Will you take the job of being leader?

Thanks,

[wedge]

if I don't go to the dunes I'm in. I know sycamore pretty well, but only as a dirtbiker. so I'm probably not a good choice for lead. since most of the trails I know are whooped out horribly, or so narrow a quad wouldn't fit, let alone a jeep

[sunroom2004]

Count me in for Oct 21. I've heard good things about Sycamore, but never had a chance to run it with a group.

Regards,
Frank

[SquarEyd]

Mark me as a possibility. not sure what my schedule is like that far out.

[Jeep4thefun]

Would Love to Join in on the fun Count me in !!!

[sms1688]

I have no clue where this is? I think I would be in as long as it isnt extremely far 4.88 gears with 33" tires= slow as hell on the freeway.

[wedge]

real close to highway 87 and bush highway intersection. just a bit north.

[SteveB05]

Put us down as tentative. Have to wait 'till we get closer and see what I've broken in the mean time :)

[RBROTHER]

Can Anyone Give Me Directions From The West Valley

[AzCoyote]

Sycamore creek is north of the Turn Off for Saguaro lake....

I was thinking we could meet at the gas station across from Fort McDowell casino or at the turn to Saguaro.

The 87 starts at McDowell and Country Club (more or less).

I usually come up the 101 and head east on McDowell until I get to the 87 then North...

I believe you can also get to the 87 via the Fountain Hills area...

Where exactly are you coming from in West Valley?

If you look up the map for how to get to Fort McDowell Casino, you are 90% there. The last few miles are straight north of the casino....

[Jeep4thefun]

Sounds like we might have a pretty good size group!!! ;) Should be alot of fun :D
Also was thinking someone needs to post this to this sites calender as a run lol... Just a thought...Might even get more people...

[crgeorge]

I thought I was gonna be able to go on this trip but I forgot that is the weekend I'm up in Payson with a buddy elk hunting.

Chad

[SteveB05]

I'm out. Gotta help someone move :(

[AzCoyote]

I posted this to the calendar as requested....

Do we have a leader from anyone who has responded?

I do not know the area well at all so if we can assign a lead and a tail then we should have a great time on the run.

Next week I will consolidate the list of those who are in and post it to the OP.

Thanks!

[joshsteele99]

I'm in and I'm pretty sure Cronoh (my brother) will go... That's close to us

[Cronoh]

Hey, yeah, I can come. Heres the deal though with Sycamore (At least the last time I drove by it (This past weekend)). There is a lot of road construction going on on the 87 in that area, so coming from the valley on the 87, I think the first turnoff to Sycamore is closed. you can access it if you are heading into the valley, but I believe they have barriers blocking it off from our side. You can also enter at Lower sycamore, this is across the street from the Four Peaks turnoff. From my experience, Sycamore is more of a big play place for ATVs and Dirt Bikes, but I guess there is some trails there. I am not sure of their locations though, so don't count me in as a leader. You can get to it from the west valley by taking the freeways to the 60 towards globe, exiting on the 87 (Country Club), and following that north, or exiting the 101 at Mcdowell and follow that to the east until it connects with the 87 (about 2-3 miles). Also, you can take the 101 to Shea (If your coming from northern phoenix or such) and Shea loops around to the 87 in Fountain Hills. I have never been to "Lower Sycamore", but if you have to, you can jsut go to that turn off and Uturn on the 87, to come back to the main turnoff for sycamore creek. Anyways, I'm done blabbering, I'll probably show up, mark as tentative :)

[SquarEyd]

Include me as tentative. Hopefully i can go, i always look for a chance to get out of the valley and into nature, even if it is just Sycamore! :D

[capringl]

I'm in, can you post a definate time and meeting place? I look forward to meeting all of you, this will be my first run with you guys and only the second time I've taken my jeep out.

[AzCoyote]

How does 9:00 AM at the gas station across from Fort McDowell sound to everyone? Is that early enough? I know it is an hour long trek for me and the wife....

[sunroom2004]

I've not been into Sycamore before, but reading through some of the comments I'm wondering if it's similar to the area just north of Butcher Jones? Or is it more like a trail?

[KGB]

Im might be in on the 20th. Are we looking at the 20th or 21st?


this is football season :D

[AzCoyote]

I've not been into Sycamore before, but reading through some of the comments I'm wondering if it's similar to the area just north of Butcher Jones? Or is it more like a trail?

Sycamore is north of Butcher Jones so it may be the one and the same place... Trails mostly as far as I know... Look at the link on page one to see a video of the area shot and posted by someone on You Tube.


KGB - Sunday the 21st...

[capringl]

How does 9:00 AM at the gas station across from Fort McDowell sound to everyone? Is that early enough?

This works great for me.

[Jeep4thefun]

Would you guys be willing to go up the widowmaker hill and run the ridge across ? Very very fun not to mension the awesome views..

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/IMG00231.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/IMG00227.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/IMG00228.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/IMG00229.jpg

[STEVE FREEMAN]

put me in as tentative, will have to see as the week go's by.







05 tj
4in lift
33s open/open

[sunroom2004]

I had something come up and I can't make it. :(

[pirate16]

I should be able to go, i work on sat also so sunday would be great. i have not run sycamore but i have run squeeze a couple of times and that is right there also. i don't know if it is full of water right now but we were able to make it the whole way last time. Sunday at 9am would be fine for me, and i am up for running what ever.

if we do squeeze i can lead it but the rest of the trails i would have to follow.

[Jeep4thefun]

All the trails in that area i showed are open with no water...
You got to admit tho its funner with water lol...
But at least none of us would get stuck....
It would be cool to run to the squeeze then hit that widow maker hill on way back then run the wash down to the verde and make a cross...
So far nobody is sure of what they really want to do...
I am game for anything tho...
Throw out some ideas guys ;)

Here is a pic of the squeeze as of 10-13-07 no water...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/IMG00238.jpg

[SHNIPE]

the water hole up in sqeeze is full. have to turnaround if you cant make the left line around it.

[Jeep4thefun]

See i am twisted around....
I thought these guys were gonna hit the squeeze from lower sycamore...
From the way to that water hole to the squeeze would be upper sycamore right ?... Not only that but to get there from that way i would think would be a little rough... But i dont know have never made it to the squeeze that way have allways hit that hole and had to turn around lol.... But that was a few months ago when there was a bunch of water out there in that area...
Dont know what is like now... If someone has recent pics of that water hole please post em ;)

[SHNIPE]

you can get in from the 87 to lower. you just have to go to the upper entrance and flip a U turn. we did it the other day.

Heres the water hole from the south side as of 10/14. the normal thick greasy mud and about 6-8 ft deep? most of the holes that have been dug are WAY deep so it might be deeper than that. just asuming based on past depths and water height
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/SHNIPE/Syck%20Run%2010-14-07/DSC03609.jpg

[Jeep4thefun]

Well thanks "SHNIPE" Thats a great pic of it...

[AzCoyote]

Widowmaker sounds like fun to me... as long as there is no real risk of rolling at the top or something....

The original post is updated with a "whos going" list....

[AzCoyote]

SHNIPE,

Will you be attending? We could use an experienced leader if you know the trails well.

Thanks,

[samdog3]

count me in, a lazy sunday

[jeeperapril]

HI All,
When you say stock, does that mean stock GC? or just wranglers? I have not ran sycamore yet, did four peaks a month ago by myself, which is across from sycamore I believe. If my GC can make it I will attend, close to my house and not too early in the morning for a meet time. Let me know if my GC and I are ok, do not want to hold anyone up on the run. :D

[SHNIPE]

i believe im working sunday morning but if im not ill see if i can make it out. Ill have to ride shotgun until we hit the trail head then i can spot everyone through and get pics. Put me as a maybe

[capringl]

Couple of questions....If we meet up at 9am about what time will we finish? I ask because I may have my kids with me (Ages 3 and 4), if I do is this cool?

[Jeep4thefun]

Thats a good question...
I am going to be bringing my whole family i think.
Me,Wife,Twin Boys (8),Baby Girl (1) Should be fun... But heck they are used to being out with me for like 3-6 hours... ;)
Not sure when will be done but if you needed to leave earlly the trails are so light that you shouldnt have a problem getting out of there on your own...

[SquarEyd]

I'm out. I just realized that I have to pick my sister up at the airport on Sunday. Ya'll have fun!

[2BADI1]

Put me in as, more than likely. I'll be bringing the family, wife and daughter(2). I just had an ARB installed in the front and want to try it out.

[AzCoyote]

List update in OP...

[Jeep4thefun]

Does any of you happen to know what trails will be doing ?
We going hardcore ? I am thinking not because some of us are bringing our kids.... But then again my kids have been on a few rough runs... Just wanderin what the plans are its getting pretty close now.... I am up for whatever when it comes down to it though :)

[David C]

Hi gang. If any run was ever calling my name, this is it. I know the entire Sycamore area and all of the crisscrossing maze of trails that go for miles out there. That has been my 'backyard playgroung' for 25 years and I never get tired of playing out there. I have been wanting to put together a Sycamore trip exactly like this for quite some time now - one that any stock Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Liberty and any other club member can do. Beginner drivers would be fine, but be prepared to test your comfort zone a bit. (More explanation coming).

So, if you all want, I'm offering to lead. I can guarantee awesome views, fun trails with a few challenges and probably a pucker moment or two. The whole family would enjoy this. I know the route we will take, but it doesn't have a name really. My close friends and I call it the 'Loop' because we start at one end and loop around the 'back way' to the other end. And the 'Loop' varies - it can be short or long depending on how far back you want to go (lots of trails/choices). I'll estimate about 3 to 4 hours from airdown to airup.

Since Lower Syc can't be accessed by north-bound traffic, we will start at Middle Syc (Four Peaks Rd/Sugarloaf entrance) and loop around to Lower Syc and end up at Widowmaker where those who wish to play on the hill may do so with the rest of us taking pics. You can come back down the hill, or follow the ridge over to the main road out, whatever you want. The trip will be a nice combination of long, sandy washes, a few rocks to climb on, and quite a few steep, narrow rollercoaster hills with a couple of rutted, washout sections that will put you off-camber and make you pucker. But with a spotter, a beginner stock Jeeper will make it through with a HUGE smile afterwards (assuming, of course you watch and listen to your spotter:D). We will not be running the Squeeze, we will bypass it (by a long shot). For experienced Jeepers, there are plenty of optional things to play on along the way - especially hill climbs.

I do want to say that as with any 4WD trip, there is always a possibility of scraping skidplates, desert pinstriping (branches/bushes) and even rolling over, but it will be minimal.

Damn, I feel like a door-to-door salesman all of a sudden! I really have to stop being so long-winded!:o Anyways, if you would like me to lead, I will. 9am sounds good - at the gas station across from Fort McDowell casino on the Beeline Hwy (Hwy 87). I'll post maps shortly along with my own Youtube video clips at Sycamore and maybe a few pics.

[David C]

Well, I just watched that video (well done, BTW:)) and he is on the exact trail that I am suggesting. My videos show up in the 'related videos' sidebar (I'm dc2bnaz).

This little rock face will be an option:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRILjTFBWR0

A few pics:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14602&stc=1&d=1192768607

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14603&stc=1&d=1192768607

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14604&stc=1&d=1192768607

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14605&stc=1&d=1192768607

[Jeep4thefun]

Thats awesome david !! I go out to Syc almost every sat. night and i have a blast..
It will be very cool to see some new areas out there looking forward to meeting you ;) Also looking forward to meeting all of you !! :) sounds and looks like we have a pretty nice size group should be very fun ;)

"Here are a couple of pics that i have taking from out there...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/Picture175.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/Picture165.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/Picture167.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/Picture178.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Sycamore%20Creek/Picture179-1.jpg

[David C]

And here's a map:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14606&stc=1&d=1192770610

[sunroom2004]

Put me down as definite.

I'll be coming from the Bush hi-way, so I'd prefer to meet up where bush and beeline intersect or at the airdown spot...

Is the airdown spot directly across from the four peaks road where it crosses the beeline?

I'll be in a black TJ.

Regards,
Frank

[Jeep4thefun]

Yes you are exactly right ;) See you out there ;)

[David C]

Wow Jeep4thefun! Great pics! Sunroom2004, you have the airdown spot correct. I don't know how the construction is affecting the Bush Hwy intersection, but you could wait there and fall in as we convoy by.

Looking forward to meeting you guys. This should be a lot of fun!

[SHNIPE]

you guys can still park at the bush + 87. its open. you can make the uturn at the upper entrance and scoot to lower but its more run the direction youre running. hope i can make a run here soon! Ill vouch for David. He knows EVERYTHING out there.

[AzCoyote]

OP Updated. Thanks for leading David!!!

[RBROTHER]

I Cant Wait To Meet All Of You The Wife And I Will Be There At 9
Ryan
623-206-9468

[jeeperapril]

Thanks for the info Dave C. I will attend, I live close to Sycamore but since I go 4 wheelin alone alot I was hesitant to go there not knowing the trails. Now I can go with the group and learn the trails there:D (don't anyone get mad at me for going alone, I know enough to stick to FR roads when alone). See ya all Sunday 9:00 AM:D

[sunroom2004]

Yes you are exactly right ;) See you out there ;)

I'll be sitting on 12lbs and disconnected, waiting for you guys at the airdown spot by 9:30am! :D

See ya then!

[Cronoh]

Cool looks like fun. I guess ill meet at the gas station so i can join the parade of jeeps driving down the 87 while people drive by us going wth? :)

[wrongway]

ill go see you sun.

[David C]

Thanks for the update Dennis. Man, it's been a long time since I wheeled with you, too long! As a matter of fact, I think the last time was when I busted my axle (the 2nd time :rolleyes:). Or was it when you did the nice barrel roll on Squeeze? I don't remember - so that's too long! Let me know when you're ready to try the spot Yjunk and I looked at recently - I don't know... I'll bring my camera.:D

Glad to hear that some tentatives are now definite! The more the merrier - lots of space out there! JeeperApril, I hear what you're sayin - I've faced that decision a few times myself, but no worries Sunday! Glad you're gonna go.

Another reminder to bring some lunch munchies and plenty of water. And of course the basic items every responsible Jeeper should have (if you have to ask, the answers are already here in the forum).


you guys can still park at the bush + 87. its open. you can make the uturn at the upper entrance and scoot to lower but its more run the direction youre running. hope i can make a run here soon! Ill vouch for David. He knows EVERYTHING out there.

[David C]

Thanks for putting this run together! Looking forward to meeting you. Meep Meep!:D
My cell is 602-319-9565.

OP Updated. Thanks for leading David!!!

[AzCoyote]

Thanks for leading! Looking forward to meeting you all as well.
This is going to be an awesome run.

List is updated again and reminders on food, tools, etc posted...

My Cell:

Wiley "Coyote"
480-522-4913

[joshsteele99]

Is it mostly gravel and rocks? I was thinking about leaving my doors and windows at home but I don't want to choke my passenger out if its gonna be super dusty and dirt roads...

[YOURWHATHURTS]

Count me in

[STEVE FREEMAN]

iam now a go, glmoore and i are going to dennys on shea just before
hwy 87 on right side, about 7:15 to 7:30 for breakfast if anyone
wants to go before run.







05tj
4in lift
33s open/open

[Number 7]

That is my back yard! See you guys at 0900 at the gas station. George:D

[Jeep4thefun]

I am glad to see so many going !!!!
Lets have a blast guys !!!!
See you guys at the Gas station !!!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/Picture125.jpg

[David C]

That is my back yard! See you guys at 0900 at the gas station. George:D

Right on - George and Diane are in!


Is it mostly gravel and rocks? I was thinking about leaving my doors and windows at home but I don't want to choke my passenger out if its gonna be super dusty and dirt roads...

There will be a couple of dusty miles from airdown to the creek. After that it should be no problem. I'm probably gonna shed my doors and soft top and go with just the bikini top.

Count me in

Welcome aboard and welcome to the club! Glad to have you along. If you get a free minute, fill in your profile and tell us about your Jeep. And it's always cool to start a new thread in General Discussion or New Jeepers section to introduce yourself and publicly announce your Jeep addiction,:D and tell us your exp level (you know, how far gone are you?):D Read through some others' intros first if you want. Regardless, we'll see ya Sunday!

iam now a go, glmoore and i are going to dennys on shea just before
hwy 87 on right side, about 7:15 to 7:30 for breakfast if anyone
wants to go before run.

Mmmm... bacon... I love bacon, and Denny's serves that wondrous delicacy all day! I might meet you there... but I won't know for sure until I actually sit down at the table with you.:confused:... :D.

[AzCoyote]

16 confirmed so far!!!

One or two more updates tomorrow...

See you all soon!

[Kevin Sherwood]

Put me down as tentative. I'll confirm tonight whether or not I'm going.

[Sean K.]

Quick questions assuming my junk will be back together by this evening.

Does the trail make a loop or do I have to hit 87 to come back to my trailer?

Will a rig with full widths actually fit through the squeeze still? I haven't been out there in years, but I remember it being a tight fit for my rig and I'm quite a bit wider now than I was then. If it matters I'm 84" outside to outside tire.

Thanks,
Sean

[AzCoyote]

Quick questions assuming my junk will be back together by this evening.

Does the trail make a loop or do I have to hit 87 to come back to my trailer?

Will a rig with full widths actually fit through the squeeze still? I haven't been out there in years, but I remember it being a tight fit for my rig and I'm quite a bit wider now than I was then. If it matters I'm 84" outside to outside tire.

Thanks,
Sean

There is a map in the OP and on page 4. Looks like it comes back out to 87 at a different spot so a run on 87 would be needed....

No idea on the rest but David C will probably know....

[Sean K.]

Thanks for the info. I'll check the map.

Sean

**EDIT**

Okay, just checked it.....glad I did. I thought you were running from the lower Sycamore enterance to the other end. Maybe I should drop my tow rig and trailer at that end and just drive down to the air down spot first thing in the morning......hmmmm.

[RBROTHER]

We Are Out The Family Has The Flu Maybe Next Time

[David C]

Thanks for the info. I'll check the map.

Sean

**EDIT**

Okay, just checked it.....glad I did. I thought you were running from the lower Sycamore enterance to the other end. Maybe I should drop my tow rig and trailer at that end and just drive down to the air down spot first thing in the morning......hmmmm.

Hey Sean, you can leave your tow rig at the airdown spot. You can get back to it relatively fast and easy without getting on the highway. There are actually a few different ways to get you back there without going through the Squeeze. And we, as a group will not be running Squeeze Rock. When we finish the group run, I'll run with you back to your tow rig if you want.

[fdxboy]

I will be there at 9am at the gas station. Looking forward to it.

Fdxboy

[Chuck Boyd]

16 confirmed so far!!!

One or two more updates tomorrow...

See you all soon!

strong tentative :D

chuck

[lamanite480]

Make sure to take ALOT of pics, especially when you do Widow Maker. Have fun!

[KGB]

Anyone from Queen Creek going?

[2BADI1]

Looks like we will make it. Can't wait.

[Rogue XJ]

sign me up as definite. see you at meet point. :D

[SHNIPE]

Man o man i wish i was going :D

[Kevin Sherwood]

I'll be there.

[Jeep4thefun]

Man o man i wish i was going :D

Dennis you cant go :( ?
Thats too bad was really wanting to meet one of the Guru's :(
Thats ok tho i am sure i will meet you soon..
See you all in the morning.....

http://www.jamesryman.com/illustration/misc/gallery/Evil%20Clown%20small.jpg

[Moriarty]

Is there room for one more?
If so, put me as definite and I will see y'all in the mornin

[Jeep4thefun]

There is for sure room for you....
Would be great to have another join us...
Can you make it for sure ??

[Moriarty]

There is for sure room for you....
Would be great to have another join us...
Can you make it for sure ??

I'll be there for sure.
9AM across from the casino.

Off to load the Jeep.

[Sean K.]

Hey Sean, you can leave your tow rig at the airdown spot. You can get back to it relatively fast and easy without getting on the highway. There are actually a few different ways to get you back there without going through the Squeeze. And we, as a group will not be running Squeeze Rock. When we finish the group run, I'll run with you back to your tow rig if you want.

Oh, I made the incorrect assumption you guys were running Squeeze Rock for the trail.....

Thanks very much for the generous offer of taking me back to my trailer.

Unfortunately, things haven't gone as well as I'd hoped today and it doesn't look like I'll be making the run tomorrow after all.

Sorry for cancelling at the last minute like this....unfortunately, that just seems to be my luck as of late.

Take care and have fun guys.

Sean

[Jeep4thefun]

I'll be there for sure.
9AM across from the casino.

Off to load the Jeep.

Glad to see you join us..
Is gonna be a fun run...
I have never been out before with this many jeeps so i am really looking forward to this...
Will see you all in the morning....

[Moriarty]

anyone know how long we'll be out?
Just curious

[Ryan]

we will be there

[Jeep4thefun]

anyone know how long we'll be out?
Just curious

The 'Loop' varies - it can be short or long depending on how far back you want to go (lots of trails/choices). I'll estimate about 3 to 4 hours from airdown to airup.

Hope this helped ;)

[Moriarty]

Hope this helped ;)


Thanks. Should of read through a bit:o

[David C]

Good morning everybody! I'm just about ready to head out. Kinda windy out there this morning, but that'll keep the heat away.:) My cell phone again is 602-319-9565. Plan on departing the gas station about 9:15am and arriving at airdown about 9:30. We'll have a quick driver's meeting and get rolling before 10am. See ya there!

[AzCoyote]

Anyone from Queen Creek going?

Maricopa... I will be on Queen Creek Road a little way... :)

[AzCoyote]

Is there room for one more?
If so, put me as definite and I will see y'all in the mornin

More the merrier... Come on down!

[AzCoyote]

20 Rigs Confirmed so far....

[Jeep4thefun]

Geesh i just realized i might not have enough co2 to air me back up... I am sure though that someone might have a little to spare... I cant believe i didnt think of that yesterday dammit... Getting ready now see you guys out there ;)

[Cronoh]

7:56 Cronoh departs! :p haha jk cya guys there

[Washington_XJ]

A little late but wont be making it to the creak today, sorry David...

[SHNIPE]

20 rigs going through squeeze would be fun :| howd you guy like the loop? Someones gotta be back by now

[Cronoh]

I'm back. It was a good trip, I definently would have preferred a smaller group though. But yeah it was afun, great day out, a constant nice breeze so it was fun. Pics to come soon I'm sure :) It was funny rolling up to Widowmaker, we came from lower so from out of seemingly nowhere, came out 20 jeeps lol. I'm sure the people at the bottom were going wth? It was fun, thanks David for leadin you did awesome :D

[joshsteele99]

Great day!!! It was a super fun run! Thanks David for leading and again Happy Birthday (yesterday) glad you like the Miller Chill. On behalf of me and Allison, it was great meeting everyone and can't wait for the pictures to be shared and looking forward to the next run.
Thanks again sunroom (frank) lending me the air down assist. Have a safe week! Josh

[AzCoyote]

Great run!! Thanks for leading David and to George for Tailgunning!

We had a couple of CJs, a couple JKs, couple LJ, couple of Grands, and the rest were TJs...

Here are a couple of pics....

[AzCoyote]

Oh, and congrats April on clearing the rock garden and making some fun climbs!!

[Rogue XJ]

pictures? oh yeah, pictures... ;) I think I actually took a couple when I wasn't focused on navigating the, at times, challenging terrain. Even ran the left chute of Widowmaker. Pretty tight up through the middle but I think my tires just sorta bounced off the walls keeping me in the groove.

I have to agree that we looked awesome coming out of nowhere with so many, then lining up in solid lines at the base without even being cued. The bikers and wheelers already there studied our rigs for clues as to who we were, and found our AZVJC stickers loud and proud.

Was happy to join in a super trip alongside some new to more rugged aspects of wheeling. If they're like me, it'll just aggravate the "bug" they already have.


Thanks to David C for leading, and the "other" George for tailgunning. :D

will post up pics soon.

[2BADI1]

Had Fun today. Also thank you David for leading. Here are a couple pics.It was great meeting everyone.
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[Number 7]

Hey Guys,

Great trip today. Lots of Jeeps but I'm used to that. Didn't get to meet everybody cuz I was way in the back. Great area David, let's do some more runs out there.

P.S. Hey David, do you know the Mesquite Wash area?

George

[Moriarty]

Great Run today. Good meeting some more folks.
I posted my pictures in the pictures forum. Thanks David for leading and George for tailgunning. Had a great time.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?p=241286&posted=1#post241286

[Rogue XJ]

more pics posted.......

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?p=241286&posted=1#post241286

[Jeep4thefun]

Had a blast today guys !!!
It was nice meeting you all !!
Here is the link to my pictures takin..

http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/VJC%2010-21-07%20Sycamore%20Creek/

Look forward to more runs with you all...
If any of you want a cd copy of the 141 pics with 10 videos in the mix just PM me your address and i will mail you a copy...
Take care all !!!

[Cronoh]

Yeah, my pics are posted here too: http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=26953

[mbuckner]

Looks like everyone had a great time ...

How long did it take for 22 Jeeps to run it?

Best regards,

Mike

[Jeep4thefun]

How long did it take for 22 Jeeps to run it?

About 5-6 hours .....

[sunroom2004]

It was a perfect way to spend a Sunday relaxing before going back to my cubicle on Monday morning. Had a great time and met a bunch of great people.

The deep sand at the top of Widowmaker (far right side) makes me think I need to lock the front too.:D

Cheers!
Frank

[Jeep4thefun]

Here is a link to a video that i took going through Widow maker...
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Jeep4thefun/VJC%2010-21-07%20Sycamore%20Creek/?action=view&current=Picture124.flv

[capringl]

Thanks to everybody....had a great time!! Thanks to David for leading and spotting me through the wash. THanks to AzCoyote for setting this up.

[David C]

Hi gang! Sorry it's been 4 days since the trip before I could log on here. I've been totally swamped with work. I have about 30 minutes now to read and post.

Wow, what a huge turnout for the run! We had a total of 23 Jeeps counting the red ZJ (Bustedknuckles5) that caught up to us in the rock garden. Normally, that many rigs could have serious delays and other complications but we actually made it through in good time and had few problems. We left the airdown at 10am and arrived at Widowmaker about 2pm, with a half hour stop for lunch at a great viewpoint. Playtime on Widowmaker was a blast but that hill is getting a little easier to climb now. We ended the official run there since some of us wanted to play more and some needed to go. This was my first time leading a large group and I have to say I was very concerned the whole time that everyone was having fun and that we were all staying together. Big thanks to George (Number 7) for tailgunning and to those who relayed communication when needed. We got spread out to over a half mile at times. Thanks to all of you for the comments and feedback. I just skimmed the thread talking about April's Jeep and I feel terrible that she took that kind of damage. I thought she did a fantastic job of driving, I had no idea she damaged something. I'm going back and reading that closely now and see what I can do to help her. I'm so sorry April that your rig got so beat up!:o I have pics and video but my time for this session is up. More tonight!

[David C]

Hi George, thanks so much for tailgunning out there! I didn't see much of you on the trip due to 21 rigs between us! But, you know, for that many Jeeps in one group, we made great time and had very few problems! It was a great day! But we definitely need to go out there some more with a small group.

Now, do I know the Mesquite Wash area?:cool: This is a rhetorical question, right?:D What do you want to know? Geologic makeup, spatial distribution of common desert flora, common wildife of the area, significant history, hydrologic info, official ownership, current Tonto NF conditions regarding the area, elevation, township and range, long/lat coords, proximity to major landmarks? :D Or do you just want to know if I know the trails out there?:rolleyes:

Mmm, nope...































:D:D
But of course!! Mesquite Wash, although recently closed by Tonto NF due to flood damage, is the way to Rocker Panel Pass (then on to middle and lower Sycamore) on the west side of the Beeline. On the east side, you can get to Four Peaks Rd going south and quite a ways upstream (north) in Sycamore taking you to the next couple turnoffs from the Beeline. Mesquite Wash is the true Upper Sycamore Creek. Let's go play! Oh, wait, I have to leave for work now - we are swamped! I'm working 7 days this week, and today started at 4:30am for me. It won't end until about 10pm, but I do have a couple long breaks in there. And this one is just about over! Gotta run. Talk to ya more about this soon.:)



Hey Guys,

Great trip today. Lots of Jeeps but I'm used to that. Didn't get to meet everybody cuz I was way in the back. Great area David, let's do some more runs out there.

P.S. Hey David, do you know the Mesquite Wash area?

George