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Rye to Payson – A great Saturday Drive Trail!
Ready for a relaxed and fun trail, Rye to Payson is a great time. Lots of scenery, a small river crossing and cooler weather.
Date: Saturday August 30
Meet up time: 9:00 AM Roll out at 9:30 SHARP
Trail Time (ESTIMATED): +/- 3 hours on dirt depending on number of rigs and "Option 2".
Meet up Coordinates: 34.10886, -111.35412 Just off the Rye exit from Highway 87
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dnG2ePQpoNww1m147
Trail Type: Easy to low Moderate
Permit Required: NO
This run is comprised of three trails. (Rye-Cypress, Cedar Flat and Crackerjack Mine).
These trails go in order from easy to low moderate. You can look them up on Trails Off-Road if you have an all-access membership. It is possible that we will encounter some mud, and water on this run if there has been rain, probably too early for any snow though. Any stock Bronco (Not Sport) should be able to do this trail.
We will climb up a generally easy trail to 4500 ft where we will intersect with Doll Baby Ranch Road at the end of the trail. We will make a left and roll down to the Cedar Flat trail. It starts with a small river crossing over the East Verde River, a climb then a descent to 3400 feet. After that we will climb back up to 4400 feet where we meet the crossroads to Crackerjack. Here we will take the left turn on the Crackerjack Mine trail towards Highway 260.
Once we get up to highway 260, you will have two options.
Option 1 is to air up and head home on the highway.
Option 2 will be a “game time decision” and is to continue with the group and re-enter at the lower part of the Crackerjack Mine trail, then head back the way we came and finish up in Rye.
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 (If you don’t have one, we can help)
First aid Kit
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.) Donations are not required but are greatly appreciated!
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.
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