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Anyone have the route from Havasu to Desert Bar? @Bpracing1127
Thanks. Friends are coming out and they don’t want to trailer. They’re looking for the all day ride.Backside offroad trail is at River Island Market.
Normal car route is off 95 and Cienega Springs Road
Anyone have the route from Havasu to Desert Bar? @Bpracing1127
Thank you.This is the one that I have done a couple times. You can cross the Bill Williams at planet ranch. It's 65 miles, they will need to leave early and get gas.
Havasu to Desert Bar.kmz
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That’s the same route I have.Thank you.
Is this a route you could do in a Jeep or a lot of single track / UTV?This is the one that I have done a couple times. You can cross the Bill Williams at planet ranch. It's 65 miles, they will need to leave early and get gas.
Havasu to Desert Bar.kmz
drive.google.com
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Jeep is fine.... I run that in my Buggy..in Fact i'm trying to make the Run Saturday if my Posse can get their shit together.Is this a route you could do in a Jeep or a lot of single track / UTV?
Is this a route you could do in a Jeep or a lot of single track / UTV?
You could do it in a jeep, its beat up north of Planet Ranch and the closer you get to parker. It will take a lot longer.Jeep is fine.... I run that in my Buggy..in Fact i'm trying to make the Run Saturday if my Posse can get their shit together.
How long?It’s an ALL Day Drive !
Bring some extra fuel & load up the big cooler!
130 round trip I believe. You will need to get gas in ParkerHow long?
How long will it take from Cement plant to Desert Bar?130 round trip I believe. You will need to get gas in Parker
2-3 hours or soHow long will it take from Cement plant to Desert Bar?
Yep it’s gonna be a muddy mess with how much rain came down@DLC Lance said it’s gonna be a mess.
Yup, this is the one. Leave at least by 8am to make it back by dark. Trust me on this one. It's an all day ride. You'll need fuel in parker. If you leave late you'll be running the 95 home to beat daylight.This is the one that I have done a couple times. You can cross the Bill Williams at planet ranch. It's 65 miles, they will need to leave early and get gas.
Havasu to Desert Bar.kmz
drive.google.com
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Send me your email I’ll send you the fileOK - couple of other questions. The file linked does not open in my leadNAV app. Does anyone have a GPX ? Or recommend how to import. I have heard Onx is a good app for tablets and phones. What else to you guys use? I get this is a long run. Is it similar in trail level as taking the back way from the River Mart? Is it super technical and a grind or a lot of rutted out washes? I would be going with a group of 4 jeeps in a couple of weeks. Looking for something like this? Also someone mentioned Havasu to the Cattail old graded lots near Bill Williams. Does anyone have a good route they can share?
Also while I am at it what about Alamo Lake run - Anyone do this. I see people running it from the plane (I get there much quicker). Would this be a good day trip. Thanks for the responses - I have kind of been out of the off-road loop.
Roger - I just downloaded and subscribed to Onx - it appear as to have a lot more trail information than LeadNAV. Appreciate the tips and routes. Thank you.Send me your email I’ll send you the file
Also you can convert the file using gps babel app. It’s free and works well
You can use Gaia GPS and import straight in as a .KMZ using your phone.OK - couple of other questions. The file linked does not open in my leadNAV app. Does anyone have a GPX ? Or recommend how to import. I have heard Onx is a good app for tablets and phones. What else to you guys use? I get this is a long run. Is it similar in trail level as taking the back way from the River Mart? Is it super technical and a grind or a lot of rutted out washes? I would be going with a group of 4 jeeps in a couple of weeks. Looking for something like this? Also someone mentioned Havasu to the Cattail old graded lots near Bill Williams. Does anyone have a good route they can share?
Also while I am at it what about Alamo Lake run - Anyone do this. I see people running it from the plane (I get there much quicker). Would this be a good day trip. Thanks for the responses - I have kind of been out of the off-road loop.
Have you done these rides or did you just plan the on Google earth?This is what my google earth looks like from planning offroad trips, if anyone wants something in the CA desert or west/north central AZ dez I may have it.
I've got wilderness, Indian Rez, and Military areas all loaded, so its all legit.
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OK - couple of other questions. The file linked does not open in my leadNAV app. Does anyone have a GPX ? Or recommend how to import. I have heard Onx is a good app for tablets and phones. What else to you guys use? I get this is a long run. Is it similar in trail level as taking the back way from the River Mart? Is it super technical and a grind or a lot of rutted out washes? I would be going with a group of 4 jeeps in a couple of weeks. Looking for something like this? Also someone mentioned Havasu to the Cattail old graded lots near Bill Williams. Does anyone have a good route they can share?
Also while I am at it what about Alamo Lake run - Anyone do this. I see people running it from the plane (I get there much quicker). Would this be a good day trip. Thanks for the responses - I have kind of been out of the off-road loop.
Have you done these rides or did you just plan the on Google earth?
It was perfect in Earp on Wednesday, before Thur/Friday rain.Last weekend was a mud pit in Parker Friday and early Saturday. It was perfect riding Sunday.
This last storm based on the puddles on my cameras was a lot more rain. Still fun. Until Monday when you have to clean everything. Probably washed 100lbs of mud of the RZR200 and the trail of mud my can am left on the road was probably 200lbs.
A good run Sam is standard wash to Wikieup and back. Lunch in Wikieup and fuel.
Lots of terrain variety. Low desert wide open sandy washes to Joshua forest at 3600’.
BTW Gaia gps is my preference but onx will do. Both better than leadnav for what you are doing
Great run today. (Thanks for the map gentlemen). The trail is pretty simple and easy to maneuver except for the last stretch into Desert Bar. Gets pretty rocky before the main road.
PS. You definitely need more gas.
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Might have added 30ish due to fuel miscalculationsA 200 mile day is dang good
Glad it worked out!!!Might have added 30ish due to fuel miscalculations. That trail is outstanding. Wide open, some canyons, mostly fast.. The whole group was excited to do it again.
Sounds like the ride up to golden Valley that I did with @Bpracing1127 and his gang. Maybe you’d be interested in doing it again some time and drag me along.Might have added 30ish due to fuel miscalculations. That trail is outstanding. Wide open, some canyons, mostly fast.. The whole group was excited to do it again.