Pics-Vulture Mine Trail 02.14.16

[alrock]

Reloader, AZJohn and I took this trail today NW of Phoenix near Wickenburg. The Wells book rates it as moderate; it was an easy trail where 4 low wasn't necessary though it was still rougher than what the family Truckster would be able to handle. It was a really scenic trail.

The area is a spiderweb of trails. Route finding wasn't easy and we took a few unintentional side routes but ended up with some fun exploring as a result. There are lots of mine shafts in the area so for once, Parker wasn't allowed free reign and was confined to a leash.

This could end up being a great trail to take out of town guests that want to see the Arizona desert but don't want to deal with pucker factor.

Great scenery

AZJohn coming up the trail

And Reloader

Star and her rider passed us when we were airing down and beat us to this cabin, though they did take a bit more direct route than we did.

Maya as navigator, once AZJohn's wife Lilly was out of the H3.

Pictures never do justice, but this is a straight down shot into a deep, dark mine shaft. Reloader offered to lower me down by winch line for a little exploring.

More scenery

Mighty saguaros.

 

[Zach]

Looks like a fun day and beautiful scenery. Still need to get out there to wheel with you guys. Hopefully sooner than later

 

[3Hummers]

Looks like a nice way to spend the day.

 

[Green 1]

Sounds like fun Alex.

 

[poncho1965]

Thanks for the report, looks nice! Hope we can make it back to Sleeping Princess!


Mike

 

[Gunner_45]

Thanks for sharing.........Looks like a nice run.

 

[Big2dabank]

Looks like a great trail run.

 

[cdarveaux]

I think I'll look into that next year for college! Looks awesome