Martinez Mine And/Or Box Canyon - 3/14 9AM

[cross_007]

What: Box Canyon in FJ (3.5 - 4.5 hours)
When: Saturday, March 15th
Where: Meet at McDonalds in Florence at 9AM, head to trail from there
Requirements: Stock Jeep w/31's can make it
Bring: Water, Snacks/Lunch, & a Jeeper attitude

Route: US-60 East ==> Hwy 79 South (from Florence Junction) ==> East on Cottonwood Canyon Road (this is our air down spot - you will see a flagpole and rally point) ==> South onto Box Canyon Trail ==> Exit trail onto Price Road (West) ==> Takes us back out to Hwy 79. Note: Look for a Silver 4 DR Jeep on side of road while heading down Hwy 79. I will be there to mark Cottonwood Canyon Road turn off.

RUN IS NOW FULL - THOSE ON ATTENDEE AND TENTATIVE LIST ARE WELCOME, ALL OTHERS PLEASE FORM YOUR OWN RUN. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE RUN AT THE LAST MINUTE, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: cross_007@hotmail.com SO WE DO NOT WAIT FOR YOU.

JUST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO CONFUSION, WE ARE NOT MEETING AT McDONALDS. THE MEETING SPOT WILL BE AT COTTONWOOD CANYON ROAD, WHICH IS ALSO THE AIR DOWN SPOT. I WILL BE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF HWY79 IN A SILVER 4DR JEEP WRANGLER TO MARK THE TURN OFF TO COTTONWOOD.

Attendees:
1.cross_007 - Organizer/Midgunner
2.Allen - Trail Leader
3.Duality - Midgunner (might run UW instead)
4.sunroom2004 (Frank) - Tailgunner
5.Hivemind (might run UW instead)
6.LT1CJ7Dude
7.rum97tj
8. Erich
9. BearWagon
10. 4 Door Jeeper
11. KennethS
12. JeepDude775
13. Cronoh (might run UW instead)

Tentative:
JimJ
glarson
Desmo Pilot

I ran Box Canyon last week and it was pretty scenic. We had a great time, and I would like to run the trail again this week, but this time take my family.

Allen will be our Trail Leader, Duality is our Midgunner to help with spotting, and sunroom2004 will be our Tailgunner.

All are welcome. Chris

[cross_007]

bump, switched date to Saturday and will be Box Canyon only since I'm seeing more interest in folks doing a Sat run and wanting to take their families out to the desert while it's still in bloom. Chris

[sunroom2004]

bump, switched date to Saturday and will be Box Canyon only since I'm seeing more interest in folks doing a Sat run and wanting to take their families out to the desert while it's still in bloom. Chris

Hey Chris,

Thanks for switching days. I'll be driving over from SE Gilbert, so I'd like to meet at Cottonwood or Price instead of McD's.
I can be there by 9am.

Regards, Frank

[Duality]

I've heard great things about Box Canyon, and you were a good guy to wheel with so I might be able to make this one. I'm trying to bring my camping trip back from the dead, and the TM run is way too early.

How far from my house is the mickey dees

[cross_007]

I went through Coolidge to get to Florence (leaving from the Chandler Mall area) and it took about 45 minutes.

If you're coming from Phoenix, and go I-10 to US-60 East to Florence Junction turn (AZ-79), it will probably take you about an hour depending on traffic.

We can meet at the McD's by the gas station in Florence or at the Cottonwood trail entrance/air down spot.

Let me know where you want to meet. It sounds like Frank wants to meet at Cottonwood entrance instead of driving all the way into Florence, which is cool with me.

PM me if you need directions.

I've heard great things about Box Canyon, and you were a good guy to wheel with so I might be able to make this one. I'm trying to bring my camping trip back from the dead, and the TM run is way too early.

How far from my house is the mickey dees

[Allen]

What did you decide?

Price Road is the best place to start from for Box Canyon if your going north thru the canyon typical (just north of McD's)!

If you start from Cottonwood you'll go in thru Woodpecker, to Mineral Mountain, to Box and then out Price Rd!

I got my turdy5 bolted back together and I'm good to go!

[hoffyinaz]

If it was Sunday I'd go..............

[cross_007]

Start at Cottonwood at 9AM. Are you in?

Frank and I figure we can make our way, but alway nice to have someone with more experience on the trail.

What did you decide?

Price Road is the best place to start from for Box Canyon if your going north thru the canyon typical (just north of McD's)!

If you start from Cottonwood you'll go in thru Woodpecker, to Mineral Mountain, to Box and then out Price Rd!

I got my turdy5 bolted back together and I'm good to go!

[Hivemind]

Sounds like a good run to me, count me in.

Isn't the Ren Faire traffic gonna be an issue?

[LT1CJ7Dude]

Count me in.

I'm coming from Ahwatukee (Elliot and I-10) and I have no idea where I'm going (I understand the 60 to az-79 part). Anyone coming from Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler who wouldn't mind me following them?

[4doorjeeper]

Count me in! I have to deal with the wifes pampered chef party on friday so she owes me one. Is there a decided meetin place?

[4doorjeeper]

nevermind. Wife made plans for my birthday on saturday.

[KennethS]

Count me in.

I'm coming from Ahwatukee (Elliot and I-10) and I have no idea where I'm going (I understand the 60 to az-79 part). Anyone coming from Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler who wouldn't mind me following them?

My wife worked in Florence for a while, and she found it easier to get there from Ahwatukee by going south on I-10 to 387, then east on 387 to Coolidge, then east on 87 to Florence. Take a look on www.mapquest.com and put Florence as the END location and it will map it for you.

I may be in on this trip if my Sunday trip falls through, which it looks like it is.

[Allen]

Sure, I can tag along just to make sure someone knows the route!


Cottonwood @ the flagpole 9am??? (thats quite a ways from McD's) we running backwards?? Cottonwood is usually the exit from Box.

If your still planing on hitting McD's it would be better to enter @ Price and come out Cottonwood!

[cross_007]

If your OK with it, let's run from Cottonwood entrance/airdown spot, I'll park on side of road next to Cottonwood entrance so folks know where the turn off is...that way we can avoid having to drive all the way in to McD's.

Thanks for stepping up man! Chris

Sure, I can tag along just to make sure someone knows the route!

Cottonwood @ the flagpole 9am??? (thats quite a ways from McD's) we running backwards?? Cottonwood is usually the exit from Box.

If your still planing on hitting McD's it would be better to enter @ Price and come out Cottonwood!

[Allen]

Cottonwood it is!

[rum97tj]

I am interested in taking the family on this run but at the moment I am completly stock with 28's. Would we still be able to make this run?

[Allen]

yep! A completely stock jeep can do cottonwood thru to box!

[cross_007]

There's your feedback rum97tj. Should I add you to the attendee list? Chris

yep! A completely stock jeep can do cottonwood thru to box!

[rum97tj]

Add us to the list.

Have never been in that area would you be able to send me directions to get there? We will be coming from the west side. Thanks

[cross_007]

Done. Also added route directions to the original post. PM me if you need more info. Chris

Add us to the list.

Have never been in that area would you be able to send me directions to get there? We will be coming from the west side. Thanks

[glarson]

ok so how many people are going on this trip do you guys have a limit or???

[cross_007]

I would like to keep it to 10 rigs max, but wouldn't turn anyone away if we were only going to be over by 1 or 2. Are you in? Chris

ok so how many people are going on this trip do you guys have a limit or???

[cross_007]

Only 2 spots left now that Erich has joined the run. Chris

[LT1CJ7Dude]

My wife worked in Florence for a while, and she found it easier to get there from Ahwatukee by going south on I-10 to 387, then east on 387 to Coolidge, then east on 87 to Florence. Take a look on www.mapquest.com and put Florence as the END location and it will map it for you.

I may be in on this trip if my Sunday trip falls through, which it looks like it is.


Cool thanks!

What road is the Cottonwood entrance off of? Is it hard to find?

I'm stoked, this should be fun!

[glarson]

im a maybe was supposed to go to table mesa but now the 17 will be closed ill let you guys know tomorrow about 500 its me and one othe rig we wanna do woodpecker and someharder trails so we will see

[cross_007]

Added you as tentative.

im a maybe was supposed to go to table mesa but now the 17 will be closed ill let you guys know tomorrow about 500 its me and one othe rig we wanna do woodpecker and someharder trails so we will see

[BearWagon]

Alright I've been holed up in the garage for over a month now putting the new XJ beast (the wife actually told me I had to get a jeep of my own after scratching the body and bashing the bumper--come on honey it's a jeep--- on the new JK the last time out, big mistake on her part) together and I need a shakedown run. So as long as I get the front driveshaft back on tonight and finish welding the new 2"x6"rockers on the one side tomorrow then I will be there. And this would be a good run to feel her out....see you Sat. morning.

[cross_007]

Sounds good - adding you to the list of attendees. If you cant make it, plz post up so we don't wait for you. See you Sat. Chris

Alright I've been holed up in the garage for over a month now putting the new XJ beast (the wife actually told me I had to get a jeep of my own after scratching the body and bashing the bumper--come on honey it's a jeep--- on the new JK the last time out, big mistake on her part) together and I need a shakedown run. So as long as I get the front driveshaft back on tonight and finish welding the new 2"x6"rockers on the one side tomorrow then I will be there. And this would be a good run to feel her out....see you Sat. morning.

[Hivemind]

im a maybe was supposed to go to table mesa but now the 17 will be closed ill let you guys know tomorrow about 500 its me and one othe rig we wanna do woodpecker and someharder trails so we will see

I would be down to up the anty a little, I'm only 2" up on 31's. How aggressive were you talking about getting?

[4doorjeeper]

I'm back in! BBQ is later in the day. Let me know if you guys are full already, if not, I'll see you at Cottonwood at 9AM.

[Desmo_Pilot]

I'm tentative and will know for sure this evening.

[KennethS]

Looks like my other trip fell through, so I will be making this one instead.


What road is the Cottonwood entrance off of? Is it hard to find?


Cottonwood Canyon Road is off of Hwy 79 about 10 miles north of Florence. Since we are now meeting further north of Florence, it may be quicker to get there from Ahwatukee via Loop 202 to 60.

Take the Loop 202 east to 60, then 60 east to Florence Junction, then south on 79 for about 5 miles. There will be a dirt road on the left (east side) with a tall flag pole, a large square parking area, and a message board with a roof.

Here's a link with a map and driving directions from Elliot Road/I-10:
http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?wip=2&v=2&style=r&rtp=~&&msnurl=home.aspx?%26redirect%3dfalse&msnculture=en-US#JnJ0cD1wb3MucGpyYzhqNXAyMTY4X0UrRWxsaW90K1JkJTJ jK1Bob2VuaXglMmMrQVorODUwNDRfX19fJTdlcG9zLnBod3Rzc jVxbWtxNl9FK0NvdHRvbndvb2QrQ2FueW9uK1JkJTJjK1N1cGV yaW9yJTJjK0FaKzg1MjczX19fXyZydG9wPTAlN2Uw

[LT1CJ7Dude]

Great, thanks!!!

[Allen]

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19514&stc=1&d=1205520308

My map program shows it as 49 miles going the 60 and 59 miles going the 202 but the time to drive the 60 might be longer depending on traffic.

Either way get out to the 79 and take it south 5.4 miles! Lot is on the left with a kiosk and a flagpole! Most people miss it!!:smug:

[jeepdude775]

I would be interested in this if there is still room. Looking to get out there and see some more trails maybe UW as well.

LMK

Thanks

[Lifes A Jeep]

Chris is having some technical difficulties and cannot log in. He asked me to post this for him. Hopefully he'll be able to log on later tonight.


If you can, would you mind going into my run for tomorrow at Box Canyon under Moderate Trails and post that I'm having technical difficulties getting into the site and if anyone has questions or cannot make the run, they can email me at cross_007@hotmail.com?

I will check email before leaving the house for the run tomorrow morning so I know if someone is not going to make it so we don't wait around for them.

[Cronoh]

i might come on this, just for funb :D if room - lemme know :X

[Allen]

Sure, I think there is room!

[Mike 77 CJ5]

I'm good for Martinez Mine. Is for Sat. the 15th? 9:00 at the flag pole?

[cross_007]

What: Box Canyon in FJ (3.5 - 4.5 hours)
When: Saturday, March 15th
Where: Meet at McDonalds in Florence at 9AM, head to trail from there
Requirements: Stock Jeep w/31's can make it
Bring: Water, Snacks/Lunch, & a Jeeper attitude

Route: US-60 East ==> Hwy 79 South (from Florence Junction) ==> East on Cottonwood Canyon Road (this is our air down spot - you will see a flagpole and rally point) ==> South onto Box Canyon Trail ==> Exit trail onto Price Road (West) ==> Takes us back out to Hwy 79. Note: Look for a Silver 4 DR Jeep on side of road while heading down Hwy 79. I will be there to mark Cottonwood Canyon Road turn off.

RUN IS NOW FULL - I CLOSED THE THREAD AND EVERYONE THAT ASKED IF THEY COULD COME WERE ADDED TO THE LISTS. ALL THOSE ON ATTENDEE AND TENTATIVE LISTS ARE WELCOME. ALL OTHERS PLEASE FORM YOUR OWN RUN. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE RUN AT THE LAST MINUTE, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: cross_007@hotmail.com SO WE DO NOT WAIT FOR YOU. PLEASE DO NOT PM ME TO TELL ME YOU ARE NOT COMING AS I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES GETTING INTO THE SITE ALL DAY TODAY.

JUST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO CONFUSION, WE ARE NOT MEETING AT McDONALDS. THE MEETING SPOT WILL BE AT COTTONWOOD CANYON ROAD, WHICH IS ALSO THE AIR DOWN SPOT. I WILL BE PARKED ON THE SIDE OF HWY79 IN A SILVER 4DR JEEP WRANGLER TO MARK THE TURN OFF TO COTTONWOOD. SEE YA TOMORROW AND BE SURE TO BRING A JEEPER'S ATTITUDE.

Attendees:
1.cross_007 - Organizer/Midgunner
2.Allen - Trail Leader
3.Duality - Midgunner (might run UW instead)
4.sunroom2004 (Frank) - Tailgunner
5.Hivemind (might run UW instead)
6.LT1CJ7Dude
7.rum97tj
8. Erich
9. BearWagon
10. 4 Door Jeeper
11. KennethS
12. JeepDude775
13. Cronoh (might run UW instead)

Tentative:
JimJ
glarson
Desmo Pilot

I ran Box Canyon last week and it was pretty scenic. We had a great time, and I would like to run the trail again this week, but this time take my family.

Allen will be our Trail Leader, Duality is our Midgunner to help with spotting, and sunroom2004 will be our Tailgunner.

Chris