Havasu to Alamo Lake...

[gqchris]

Scracth that. Was gonna make the ride but realized I have a data center cutover that weekend. Argh!

 

[RiverDave]

I've been all over out there coming from Havasu, Wickenburg and Wikieup with the exception of not pulling up to the lake, so there are parts I am not 100% on. Before suggesting that anyone take their family on this route, I would feel better if it were pre-run or hard verified, especially the "around the lake" segment. Rains, conditions and closures can always effect the best planned trip.

Based on my personal routes, and the routes I used from known stock jeep trips, here is what I would do if it was me alone.

I broke it into 3 segments. Its 65 Miles, but you need to add another 6 Mi R/T to play around in the slot canyon. So the whole enchilada is 71. This does not include mileage to double back up the wash to look for parts that fell off your RZR's

1. Orange Section 51Mi.: Standard wash south of the cement plant ( Hwy 95 pull-off) to Maggie wash slot canyon 2 miles from the Alamo shoreline. I've done the 1st half this in combination with a GPS route from a jeep club that is primarily stock jeeps
2. Blue Section: A 3 Mi RT side trip at mile 47 to a cabin and some Indian Petros (optional)
3. Red section 11Mi. : Maggie wash Slot canyon around the lake to Wayside. (I have no experience with this and used heavily traveled routes as seen from GE) My guess is there is a lot of traffic 4 wheeling and it would not be hard to find the route after talking to some folks, but this looked heavily traveled and the safest bet.

If this is too big of a trip then the trip to Wikieup and back is way easier and fun. Plus in Wikieup you eat at Joes BBQ, gas up and head back. About 25 miles of that 100 mile trip is high speed graded Rd over 3600" pass.

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Holy Shit Balls!! That's a route!

RD

 

[2Driver]

Here is some gopro video from our trip. Sorry about the lame YouTube stock music, so turn it down.

 

[Kailuaboy89]

Whats the mileage to get to Alamo? I want to check it out on my bike.

IM down...just would need fuel for the CR250R...which btw is almost done! only been down for three years!

 

[Bpracing1127]

So far we only have one vote on camping destinations. Where’s is everyone else at?

 

[Shortdeck]

So far we only have one vote on camping destinations. Where’s is everyone else at?

We should Iron Man this thing. [emoji3]


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[Bpracing1127]

We should Iron Man this thing. [emoji3]


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That requires waking up really really early and very quick beer stops lol, would prefer to not drive at night lol

 

[2Driver]

If you want to stop at the Cabin and the slot canyon on the way in I'd suggest rolling by 7AM at least.

Hats off to BPracing1127 for volunteering to put this together

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

If you want to stop at the Cabin and the slot canyon on the way in I'd suggest rolling by 7AM at least.

Hats off to BPracing1127 for volunteering to put this together

I love that commercial

 

[Bpracing1127]

Still waiting on opinions on where to stay so I can make reservations. I am only making enough for the people that vote

****one week to go for reservation deadline ***

***3 weeks until the run***

I think 2driver is right we should be leaving around 7 am I know that is early but in order to hit all the stop and have a few beers that is what we must do

I am proposing a start time of 6:30 at the human bean South McCulloch. Leave at 7

 

[green250]

Still waiting on opinions on where to stay so I can make reservations. I am only making enough for the people that vote

****one week to go for reservation deadline ***

***3 weeks until the run***

I think 2driver is right we should be leaving around 7 am I know that is early but in order to hit all the stop and have a few beers that is what we must do

I am proposing a start time of 6:30 at the human bean South McCulloch. Leave at 7

What's the exact date BP?

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[Bpracing1127]

What's the exact date BP?

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Feb 10th-11th

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Feb 10th-11th

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make it since I am coaching spring ball, but looks like our games don't start until 2/25. Wife gave me the ok last night, so I am definitely in as long as the Pony baseball starting games change.

 

[RiverDave]

Still waiting on opinions on where to stay so I can make reservations. I am only making enough for the people that vote

****one week to go for reservation deadline ***

***3 weeks until the run***

I think 2driver is right we should be leaving around 7 am I know that is early but in order to hit all the stop and have a few beers that is what we must do

I am proposing a start time of 6:30 at the human bean South McCulloch. Leave at 7

Jesus.. is this if we are Doing the whole thing in one day or camping?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Jesus.. is this if we are Doing the whole thing in one day or camping?

Well think about this the desert bash poker run starts at 7:30 and takes us 5 hours with s couple of beer stops. It was 56 miles this year.

This run is 80 miles and just as many stops so I am thinking leave at 7 on the trail by 7:30 and at the cabin by 4:30 ish? Leaves some room for errors like flats or more beer stops etc...

Again just my proposed time. I don’t want to dictate this thing but we should have a start time and place etc.... so that was my proposal..... would meet at 7:30 be better?

 

[Bpracing1127]

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make it since I am coaching spring ball, but looks like our games don't start until 2/25. Wife gave me the ok last night, so I am definitely in as long as the Pony baseball starting games change.

That’s good news!

 

[RiverDave]

Well think about this the desert bash poker run starts at 7:30 and takes us 5 hours with s couple of beer stops. It was 56 miles this year.

This run is 80 miles and just as many stops so I am thinking leave at 7 on the trail by 7:30 and at the cabin by 4:30 ish? Leaves some room for errors like flats or more beer stops etc...

Again just my proposed time. I don’t want to dictate this thing but we should have a start time and place etc.... so that was my proposal..... would meet at 7:30 be better?

You're in charge buddy, I'm just going along for the trip!

If you are asking me like 10:30 / 11:00 am is fine.. LOL But I got a shit ton of lights on my rig and a GPS, and I'm not scared to use em. LOL

RD

 

[Bpracing1127]

Alright two more weekends until this ride. I will be reserving the cabins this Friday. As of now I am only reserving one unless more people speak up! Lol

This is the last headcount I have

RD ——votes cabin
bpracing —— votes cabin
Dirtbag
pinkTsco
2Driver
WMC
Gforce22
Shortdeck +1
Hplavey
____________ <——- enter your name here.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Alright two more weekends until this ride. I will be reserving the cabins this Friday. As of now I am only reserving one unless more people speak up! Lol

This is the last headcount I have

RD ——votes cabin
bpracing —— votes cabin
Dirtbag
pinkTsco
2Driver
WMC
Gforce22
Shortdeck +1
Hplavey
____________ <——- enter your name here.

I will split a cabin with someone.

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[Bpracing1127]

I will split a cabin with someone.

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Cabin sleeps 6 so you can shack up in the one I am getting so far

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Cabin sleeps 6 so you can shack up in the one I am getting so far

Alright cool. Let me know the total and I will bring cash for you. What about food along the ride? I was thinking of bringing my little propane camping grill and cooking up some brats or something. How about dinner on Saturday night??

 

[milkmoney]

Cabin sleeps 6 so you can shack up in the one I am getting so far

Let's see , there is 7 of them, how's that going to work. [emoji4] [emoji202]

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[Bpracing1127]

Alright cool. Let me know the total and I will bring cash for you. What about food along the ride? I was thinking of bringing my little propane camping grill and cooking up some brats or something. How about dinner on Saturday night??

I was thinking sandwiches for lunch and dinner perhaps something super easy like brats/ hamburgers or tacos.

I don’t have a lot of trunk space but was hoping @RiverDave could help carry some of the food needed? Wouldn’t be much?
Don’t forget wayside has a bar and grill. I don’t think it’s much but it’s something?

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

I was thinking sandwiches for lunch and dinner perhaps something super easy like brats/ hamburgers or tacos.

I don’t have a lot of trunk space but was hoping @RiverDave could help carry some of the food needed? Wouldn’t be much?
Don’t forget wayside has a bar and grill. I don’t think it’s much but it’s something?

I am game for sandwiches. Too bad all the good sandwich shops will be closed when we leave. The bar and grill for dinner makes sense. Have to account for sleeping bags, backpacks and beer coolers too for the overnight.

 

[Bpracing1127]

OSB yep got all that accounted for lol. Food if I have to might be a day old breakfast burrito lol too either way I’ll snack and munch too lol. Or I’ll have a liquid calories. Ha

Where is PT, shortdeck, WmC, dirtbag at?

 

[Englewood]

Damn I really want to come on this ride...Hopefully it goes well and you guys do it again.

 

[2Driver]

With the Parker house sold I don't know how I could pull off getting to the staging area from Cave Creek without being up for 24 hours.

 

[Wmc]

OSB yep got all that accounted for lol. Food if I have to might be a day old breakfast burrito lol too either way I’ll snack and munch too lol. Or I’ll have a liquid calories. Ha

Where is PT, shortdeck, WmC, dirtbag at?

I want in on a cabin. I will know for sure by Friday. Looks good so far

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[Bpracing1127]

I want in on a cabin. I will know for sure by Friday. Looks good so far

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Sounds good, I hope you make it! Going to be. Good time!

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Ian and I were talking this morning and determined that a 9am start would be ok. I plan on doing some dinner and drinks on Friday night, so getting up super early didn't sound too appealing....lol.....and we all know that ole RD doesn't want to get up early.

Is everyone on this list still in for this trip????

RD ——votes cabin
bpracing —— votes cabin
Dirtbag
pinkTsco
2Driver
WMC
Gforce22
Shortdeck +1
Hplavey
OldSchoolBoats

 

[Bpracing1127]

Well change of plans, the cabins are booked out now. Was hoping they wouldn’t be two weeks out. The campsites are open still. But that means tent camping.

Thoughts?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Weather should be low 40’s at night and mid 70’s during the day

 

[Bpracing1127]

Ok booked sites e41 and e46. They are $20 a night.

It will also be a $15 per extra vehicle charge. Additionally it cost $7 per car to enter the park.

These sites have a fire pit and a picnic table. It’s not glorious but that’s ok, should still be a lot of fun.

They have fire wood available $7 per bundle as well.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Ok booked sites e41 and e46. They are $20 a night. View attachment 615251 View attachment 615252

It will also be a $15 per extra vehicle charge. Additionally it cost $7 per car to enter the park.

These sites have a fire pit and a picnic table. It’s not glorious but that’s ok, should still be a lot of fun.

They have fire wood available $7 per bundle as well.

How far is this from the bar / grill?

 

[Bpracing1127]

6 miles

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

6 miles

So that is where we would go for dinner, right?

 

[Bpracing1127]

That would be correct

 

[hplavey]

If there’s no cabins or hotel/motel I think I’m out

 

[RiverDave]

If there’s no cabins or hotel/motel I think I’m out

lol..

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

lol..

Are you still planning on going? 9am start time should be a little easier for you..lol
What about Tom?

 

[Dirtbag]

OSB yep got all that accounted for lol. Food if I have to might be a day old breakfast burrito lol too either way I’ll snack and munch too lol. Or I’ll have a liquid calories. Ha

Where is PT, shortdeck, WmC, dirtbag at?

I am in....i might be rolling solo....seems pops doesnt want to roll without a cabin lol

 

[Bpracing1127]

I am in....i might be rolling solo....seems pops doesnt want to roll without a cabin lol

No worries on pops, mine said the same thing. The real men can do this adventure!

 

[2Driver]

I hope there is a helicopter available if you guys get cold.

 

[RiverDave]

Are you still planning on going? 9am start time should be a little easier for you..lol
What about Tom?

I'm going no matter what.. Tom is in as well.

 

[2Driver]

Just thinking out loud but if you guys are renting a section of exposed dirt 6 miles from the RV park why not just find a killer spot in a wash with some big trees up against a canyon wall and camp there?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Just thinking out loud but if you guys are renting a section of exposed dirt 6 miles from the RV park why not just find a killer spot in a wash with some big trees up against a canyon wall and camp there?

My answer is because they have toilets and we can buy firewood. Plus it was only 40 bucks total

 

[Groper]

Just thinking out loud but if you guys are renting a section of exposed dirt 6 miles from the RV park why not just find a killer spot in a wash with some big trees up against a canyon wall and camp there?

This exactly ^^^^^^ you don't need no stinkin campground piece of dirt, you're in the Desert for crying out loud and it's just one night, you can still bring your Huggie Pillow Dave and if you get cold just spoon with Tom
I wish I was able to attend this trek but I'll be out at KOH for that week, as im setup for thatthereboondocking and would of had a great time with all you city dwellers turning over rocks

 

[Bpracing1127]

Less than two weeks to go!

Just a recap for info

Feb 10th-11th is the trip

We have two campsites reserved at Alamo Lake State Park E41 and E46, they have a picnic bench and a fire ring. This is tent camping so plan accordingly. The campground also sells firewood. The entry fee to the park is 7 bucks per car

We will meet at the short stop (human bean) south side of town @8:30 leave at 9:00 az time feb 10th

I have the entire “course” on gps and can share with anyone just need your email

I planned on bringing lunch (sandwich) Dinner and breakfast we should do at wayside. We need to go there anyway for gas.

There are planned stops along the way and they include cabins, slot canyon, petroglyphs, sluice box, etc

From my gps the ride is 90 miles long one way. Make sure you have the proper tools to make this run, spare belt, tires etc. also don’t forget gas! And fill up lol . There is always that guy. Pm me for more info or my cell and can’t wait!

 

[Patyacht]

Wow just saw this thread. I've been all over that area and have all the tracks. But if you go to the AZ Peace Trail web site resources page it has all the tracks you need: https://arizonapeacetrail.org/trail-resources/ I have a group camping at Alamo Lake during that time also.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Damn!! That itinerary is legit. Now that would be an awesome trip!!

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