Friday Night Lights – First night run of fall!
Bulldog Canyon - Usery to Lost Dutchman
Date: Friday October 3rd
Meet up time: By 6:30 PM (Air Down / Driver Meeting and on the trail by 7:00PM)
Trail Time (ESTIMATED): +/- 3 hours depending on number of rigs.
Meet up Coordinates: 33.50483, -111.61777 (Bulldog Canyon OHV staging area off Usery Pass Road)
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7UWsB3AEBT3EiyXy8
Permit Required: YES https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP22844
We’re ramping up as we go in to fall full force for our Charity Drive! See the details below.
We will be running the Bulldog Canyon OHV trail from Usery Pass through to Lost Dutchman (with the option to exit at Apache Junction if you are short on time). This route takes us along FR3554 down through the wash and then we turn at the end of the wash to FR 10 towards Apache Junction (where you can choose to exit if you are short on time), the rest of the group will continue on to FR1356 to the Lost Dutchman Gate on SR88.
There are a couple obstacles and a rocky section on this trail but for the most part it is a fairly tame trail to do with the group!
Don’t think you need to have $$$ worth of lights to go on this run. While they are a great help, we’re pretty confident that we will have PLENTY of light on this trail with Nacho Lights leading the way!
For this trail you WILL need a Tonto OHV permit. Current cost is $10 for a 3 day permit, $60 for a 6 month Permit and $80 for an annual permit. for a 6 month permit. Purchase online here: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP22844. This permit gets you in to all of the Tonto OHV areas (Bulldog, Rolls OHV, Desert Vista and St. Clair).
Please do not try to hop on the run without a permit as the Forest Service is enforcing and checking for permits.
Any Bronco (not sport) should have no problem on this trail. If you have tires smaller than 33” you may rub in spots.
As always…. On ANY trail in Arizona there is an inherent risk of Arizona pin stripes or scrapes/scratches. The Arizona Broncos group and San Tan Ford does not take any responsibility for any damage or injury that may happen along the trail.
THE BASICS AND WHAT TO BRING
Nobody left behind… EVER! - Pack it in, Pack it out.
Tonto OHV Permit
GMRS Radio (We will pick the channel when we air down). PLEASE, make sure you know how to use your radio before we go!
More water and drinks than you think you will need
Bring a snack if you like and chairs for when/if we break
Full tank of fuel
Air down kit and compressor
First aid Kit
Your normal “off-road” kit as you see fit
Your trail leaders will have most everything we could possibly need on this run so don’t think you need to go buy a bunch of gear just to come out.
Make sure you have a trash bag along, pack it in/pack it out.
CHARITY DRIVE DETAILS:
At every trailhead through the season—you’ll have a chance to give back. For those who are able, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys, children’s clothing, and cash donations at all group events. (Our target is a gift worth approximately $10.00.) Donations are greatly appreciated, and 100 percent will go to charity!
As a thank you, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for our Christmas Party & Raffle on December 14th (you do not need to be present to win). Expect some incredible prizes at the raffle!
100% of donations will go directly to the organizations we’re supporting this year.