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AZ - Charouleau Gap trail run, Sat Feb 2
- Thread starter alrock
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Yes, yes we do. 
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One week to go! With this recent rain (1.25" in Phoenix, about 20% of our annual total) the dust on the trail should be reduced and there should be more water in the washes
Alrock, I heard that the creek and washes are not passable right now and the forecast is for more rain and snow today through Tues. which will lead to even more runoff for the weekend as temperatures warm up to the 70's starting on Wed. In fact, it's raining pretty hard on Mt. Lemmon/Catalina mountains right now. You might want to consider postponing the run for a couple of weeks or we can monitor it day-by-day and decide on Friday, especially for those making the drive from Phoenix. Either way, there's going to be lots of water in the creek and washes.
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Ugh. Well, the Forest Service has previously attempted to demonstrate that they could make this trail passable for all by controlling Mother Nature so shouldn't they step in now?
Assuming we can't get the FS to step up - should we try for the 23rd?
Assuming we can't get the FS to step up - should we try for the 23rd?
PreferredChassisFab
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Lightweights........maybe the Forest Service should pave it so it could be "passable by all".
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Lol
PreferredChassisFab
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I know that there are several cattle guards on the charouleau gap trail.....SO I know what can happen :gaah:
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Well, we did break Bigunit's driver's side mirror on this trail and came close to tearing off his rear fender.
PreferredChassisFab
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Now Now don't be like that.:sigh:
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Yeah, right. I'm counting on you for weather reports this week and to keep me from sliding into that rock on the exit. I'm hoping that these flash flood filled washes and creeks come back to their normal levels quickly. The wash outside of my house went from 3' deep at 100' across to about 2" x 5' over the last day.
hummertechnp
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I hope we can still go this weekend cuz I won't make it the 23rd
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Update:
Phoenix meeting time is now 7 am, Oracle meeting time is 9 am
Phoenix meeting time is now 7 am, Oracle meeting time is 9 am
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Other notes, especially since I haven/t wheeled with many of y'all.
We'll air down at the trailhead, though you are welcome to air down at the Circle K as it isn't that far from the trailhead. CBs - bring 'em if you got 'em, channel 14.
I would recommend bringing a change of clothes, warm clothes and most importantly a change of socks/shoes. Some of the more challenging areas are near water so it is possible to thoroughly soak your feet.
Bring lunch, snacks, beverages, including enough to get you through dinner in case things go long.
If the trail is not passable, we'll go as far as we can, turn around start exploring side trails. So it may not be the traditional run but we'll still have plenty of opportunity for fun.
We'll air down at the trailhead, though you are welcome to air down at the Circle K as it isn't that far from the trailhead. CBs - bring 'em if you got 'em, channel 14.
I would recommend bringing a change of clothes, warm clothes and most importantly a change of socks/shoes. Some of the more challenging areas are near water so it is possible to thoroughly soak your feet.
Bring lunch, snacks, beverages, including enough to get you through dinner in case things go long.
If the trail is not passable, we'll go as far as we can, turn around start exploring side trails. So it may not be the traditional run but we'll still have plenty of opportunity for fun.
cbetts
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Wasn't this your excuse for "almost missing" the Laughlin trip?
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Might be a good mother-daughter project for Cotilo and the OpusH3X
hummertechnp
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Bring the truck in Thursday or Friday I will put them on
ces1946
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Please add Ian Abbott - 00 H1.