CHARITY DRIVE RIDE! We’re in full swing – Please Read ALL of this!

We will be running Mesquite wash to upper sycamore.

This is a challenging trail and NOT for the ill-equipped rig or inexperienced driver. Your leaders and many of the group have run this trail a number of times. We will not be doing the boulder section otherwise known as “Rocker Panel Pass” and will take the long bypass around it, which is also challenging.

• Date: Sunday August 24

• Meet up time: 9:00 AM Roll out at 9:30 SHARP

• Trail Time (ESTIMATED): +/- 6 hours on dirt depending on number of rigs.

• Meet up Coordinates: 33.72984, -111.51123 (Staging area off of the Beeline Highway (Highway 87)

• Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HqgkTkRz7rCEek4q7

• Trail Type: High Moderate to Difficult with steep loose inclines, lots of variation and obstacles. This is NOT a trail for a new or inexperienced driver.

• Permit Required: NO

We will plan to stop for lunch along the way, and as it is summer, it will be a quick break/lunch to avoid staying out in the heat too long.

The earlier sections of the Mesquite Wash portion trail offer a reprieve in the summer months where the water is cool (when it is there) and the shade is plentiful. A big portion of the area’s flora can also be found here. It gets challenging from there on out, with fun off-camber roads, steep loose grades, blind breakovers, ruts and washouts.

Plenty of bronco waves will be seen!

Any Sasquatch Bronco on 35’s with an experienced driver should have fun here. A rear locker is mandatory and front locker is strongly suggested. If you have bolt on steps, take them off or the trail will do it for you.

For the safety of yourself, your rig and the group, this is one of the trails that you will be turned away from if your rig is not up to the task.

We will start at the staging area just off the Beeline Highway (Highway 87) and end at the Sugarloaf exit at upper sycamore. There will be lots of opportunity to test your skills (and skids) on this run.

Vehicle Requirements:
Any Bronco on 35” tires with skid plates and at least a rear locker.
A Badlands Bronco on 33’s will be allowed but you can count on a number of skid plate scrapes and plenty of 3 wheel action. As stated above, if your rig does not meet these requirements, we will regretfully turn you away for safety.

THE BASICS AND WHAT TO BRING

• Nobody left behind… EVER!

• Pack it in, Pack it out.

• 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 lunch and chairs for when we break

• Full tank of fuel

• Air down kit and compressor

• Tire repair kit

• Off Road Capable Jack

• First aid Kit

• Pooch Shoes if you’re bringing your dog, the sand gets HOT

• Your normal “off-road” kit as you see fit

Reminder: There is always a risk of Arizona pinstripes or body damage, especially on a trail like this! Run at your own risk — AZ Broncos is not responsible for vehicle damage.

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.) A donation is not required to come on the run but is greatly appreciated! You also can donate online at www.arizonabroncos.org/donate

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.