Turkey Creek on June 30th (Thurs.)

[fdxboy]

Looking to do Turkey Creek this Thurs (the 30th). Need to find a trip leader since I have never done this trail before. For any further info see post "Anything open close?" in this thread.

I am flexible as to what time we do this. However, I think that the earlier we meet up and get going the better. However, DragonFly will not be happy with this :D

Meet: McDonalds at I-17 and Carefree
Time: 8am (however I am flexible)
Duration: Most past posts say this is 5 hours with a small group.
Needed: Trip Leader

All suggestions welcomed.

[Dragonfly]

Can you post it up on azvjc.org too?

I can lead if no one else can, I've run it a few times, but I'd prefer not to because I don't have a winch.

[fdxboy]

It's posted.

[zman]

I will be heading down from Sedona direction. Were would be a good place to meet and at what time. I'm thinking Bumble Bee exit, would like to know what time you could meet me. See your leaving from Carefree at 8:20.

zman

[fdxboy]

Karen (aka Dragonfly) feel free to chime in. I am not really sure how long it takes to get from Carefree and I-17 to the Bumblebee exit. Send me a PM and I will give you my cell.

[Dragonfly]

I think if you are there by 8:45 you should be OK....

[zman]

8:45 it is.

[Hackle]

Please be very careful about the high fire danger. If you smoke stay in the vehicle. Do not drive through high dead grass areas. I would hate to see a fire all over the news started by a Jeep Club.
Jim F.

[zman]

Please be very careful about the high fire danger. If you smoke stay in the vehicle. Do not drive through high dead grass areas. I would hate to see a fire all over the news started by a Jeep Club.
Jim F.

Me too, glad I don't smoke.

zman

[Stomper]

zman I like the bumper mounted bottle opener!! It looks like they are closing parts of I-17 intermittently due to the fires up north. Be careful.

Take care,

S

[zman]

Karen, Mike, and Brian. Nice meeting you and had a good time. Hope to see you on the trail again.

zman

[zman]

zman I like the bumper mounted bottle opener!!

It does come in handy.

zman

[fdxboy]

Well it was a nice trip. There were 4 of us on the trip and had no major problems except Brian broke a track bar link (?). Anyways, it was mostly dry but there were a couple of sinkholes that had water in them. I really cannot see how this trip can be rated a 3plus rated trail. I think there was only 2 spots that we need a little spotting, besides that this trail can be done in a Geo tracker. However, I heard that when there is water....it is a WHOLE different story. Here are some pics.


http://community.webshots.com/album/383224490vyvull

[Headspace]

It was nice bumping into you at Cleator. Cammi and I left the bar and turned north on the Blue Bell Mine Rd. Holy cow did I get in over my head. After 4 hours on the Senator Hwy I thought the route to Mayer would be easy.

This being my first off-road experience in the new to me 2000 TJ was more than I expected. There were a couple sections on the Blue Bell where we were climbing over the Bradshaws that I wondered if we would clear. It took a couple of tries but we made it. I was exhausted when we got to Mayer.

So, here's a question for you... On a rocky trail like Blue Bell is it better on the tires to have 15psi or 32psi? I was amazed to see the beating the sidewalls took with 32psi. I plan to air down on the next adventure (I will have a Viar400 next week). If I had been aired down this time I wonder if the tires would have survived.

Anyhow, I'm in Prescott every weekend. If you guys plan another adventure up here I would like to join the group.

Take care!

Randy

PS - Thanks for the info on regearing. I'll call him next week and see what sort of cost is involved.

[fdxboy]

Too bad you could not have made it for the whole trip. This is a perfect trip for a beginner. In regards to airing down. Why not? Most people air down to 12-15lbs. It helps everywhere on the trail and will give you a more comfortable ride on washboard roads. In regards to the Viair 400p. Well, I just bought mine the other day and I tried it out for the first time yesterday. It did not work, however, I think that it has something to do with my valve stems. Hope to get this corrected soon.

[Dragonfly]

I had fun yesterday, nice meeting everyone! The ride is always worth it just to have a $1 beer in Cleator! ;) :D

[zman]

The ride is always worth it just to have a $1 beer in Cleator! ;) :D

I'm still amazed about that.

[fdxboy]

Im more amazed that the population of Cleator is 9!!!