What we’re about
Desert Wranglers Jeep Club (www.desertwranglers.club) is a family oriented off-road group which focuses on trail rides in the nearby national parks, monuments, and recreation areas. Our trails range from mild to wild. Beginner to Highly Experienced. We specialize in the beginner, teaching off-road basics on the trail and in the classroom, but we also want you to be satisfied after you have a few rides under your belt and want to do more challenging trails.
In general, our rules are basic common sense ones: stay on the trail, stay with the group, and be safe…and you have to drive a Wrangler or Gladiator. We don’t require you to attend meetings or events, and we won’t require you to volunteer for anything.
We are an independent, all-volunteer, registered Nevada 501(c)(3) non-profit Jeep club.
As mentioned before, we are family oriented, so bring your wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, kids, dogs, cats, neighbors, anyone! (As long as they fit in your Jeep) Our meetings are usually the last Thursday of every month. We do a variety of trail runs, training sessions, and other events every month. Still not sure about our group? Check out the photos of our past trail rides. We’re just a bunch of Wrangler and Gladiator owners based out of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Southern Nevada who have a common interest in riding the trails and seeing the sights near Vegas. Beginners are welcome.
How to sign up for Desert Wranglers events
First, you have to join Desert Wranglers Jeep Club, either from the link on our main site at www.desertwranglers.club, or here at Meetup. Once you have answered a few basic questions, you will begin a 14-day trial membership. Meetup will notify you near the end of the trial to pay an annual dues payment of $25 to remain in the group. You may RSVP for events during the trial period. You can contact Desert Wranglers via Meet-up message, Desert Wranglers Facebook Group, or directly by email info@desertwranglers.club or membership@desertwranglers.club
Visit our main website: www.desertwranglers.club
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bunkerville Choo Choo *** Pre-Run***121 Falcon Ridge Pkwy, Mesquite, NV
I haven't done this one before, so come with me and check it out for a potential future "official" run! Confusion, misread directions, backtracking, chaos, and general hijinks are all possible! Be ready for anything!
NOTE: This is not a beginner run! You must have a few runs under your belt to participate.
🟡 Jeep/Driver Requirements & Details 🟡
- onX trail rating 3/10.
- Licensed drivers 18+
- Off-road tires are required for this run. No street tires
- No lift is required, though stock height may rub in some areas
- Pin-striping is possible.
- A waiver is required. Download the waiver form here. One form per Jeep all passengers must sign.
- All Jeeps MUST have a matching spare tire and working 4WD. Without these, you cannot go on the run.
- Bring plenty of water, food, snacks, and sunscreen. It might be getting warm!
- Bring some chairs for when we stop for lunch.
- Comms required. We will be using GMRS channel 19. I will have a few extra radios available if you need to borrow one.
- Pre-run limited to six.
🟡 Trail/Club Etiquette 🟡
- Dogs are to be kept on leashes
- Do not be late, we will leave without you!
- If you can't attend, please update your RSVP to "not going" at least 48 hours before the run. No-shows jeopardize your ability to go on future runs.
🟡 Trail Run Details 🟡
- Bunkerville Choo Choo is a 28-mile 4x4 trail through the harsh desert. The trail requires off-road tires, 4x4, and high clearance. The trail has many washouts and long, loose rock hill climbs that require experience. The narrow canyon just past midway can often change after rainfall, making it more difficult. It has a rocky ledge that requires 4x4 and good ground clearance. The route has many rocky sections, so watch your tires. The trail connects with several others that branch into other remote areas. The trail is often used to access Gold Butte National Monument from Mesquite.
- We will meet at the Sinclair gas station on Falcon Ridge Pkwy in Mesquite at 9:00 am.
- The end time is a guesstimate.
- If this becomes an official run, a trail badge will be available.
- I can be reached by phone or text at 702.591.0997 or email: k.acuff@yahoo.com.
- ⚫️ Mt Potosi to Good Springs....Into DarknessBlue Diamond Travel Center LLC, Las Vegas - West, NV
✨ This is a night run!! ✨
It is getting to be the time of year for a night run! This is a fun one!
If you've been on this run before, you must do this at night! It is a great trail for your first night run.
🟡 Jeep/Driver Requirements & Details 🟡
- THIS IS NOT A TRAINING RUN. Before attempting this run in the dark, you must have a few trails under your belt.
- DW Trail Rating: 3
- Licensed drivers 18+
- Stock Jeeps and tires are ok, but all terrain tires are required.
- Jeep lift is NOT needed to drive this trail.
- Pin-striping is likely.
- Download the waiver form here. One form per Jeep, all passengers must sign.
- All Jeeps MUST have a spare tire, working 4WD, and headlights. Without these, you cannot go on the run.
🟡 Trail/Club Etiquette 🟡
- Dogs are to be kept on leashes
- Do not be late, we will leave without you!
- If you can't attend, please update your RSVP to "not going" at least 48 hours before the run. No-shows jeopardize your ability to go on future runs.
🟢 What to Bring 🟢
- Bring EXTRA WATER and snacks.
- Bring flashlights/lanterns.
- Bring a light jacket - nighttime at 6k feet might be chilly.
- You should have a first aid kit and wear hiking shoes & long pants.
- Bring a bag for garbage - you pack out what you pack in, including toilet paper.
- We will be using GMRS Channel 19. It is recommended you have a radio for this run, but it is not required - we will have a couple of spare radios to loan.
🟡 Trail Run Details 🟡
The end time for the run IS A GUESS. Darkness will make a difference!
The run will start at the Blue Diamond Travel Center (Chevron). From Hwy 160 we'll head South through the Spring Mountains on Potosi Pass Rd. The trail goes around the western side of Potosi Mountain. We will include the Dean Rd loop on this run (Thank you, Shane!) with a fun little rocky climb in the middle of it (I would say Rated 4; stock Jeeps may scrape a little. It has a bypass if you don't want to go up it). Sights along the trail include desert vegetation, wildlife, and cliff walls. The Southeast section opens into the flat desert and we'll turn south to head toward Good Springs. This run is approximately 19 miles. We will have several short stops to enjoy the night scenes along the way!
There are several steep inclines, gulches/gorges/deep ravines. THERE WILL BE DESERT PIN-STRIPING on this run. Within the last 12 months, we have some new rocky obstacles and washout areas to maneuver. Some fun stuff!
You do not need light bars or additional lighting on your rigs for this run. Headlights are fine.- Trail Badge is available for $5 cash after the run.
❓Questions ❓
Post a comment or use the event chat. Kevin Acuff (text: (702) 591-0997
👀 Additional Resources 👀
- Read this discussion - ensure you get the Trail Update email sent out the day before the event.
- Watch the video of this run during the day for a sneak peak and what to expect.
- See Desert Wranglers Jeep Club and this run featured on At Your Leisure TV - Desert Wranglers segment starts at 18:19
- 101 Bitter Springs Scenic Training RunMoapa Paiute Travel Plaza, Moapa, NV
🟤 Join us for Bitter Springs!
This is an easy run, no major obstacles and is stock friendly.
🟡 Driver Requirements
- This is a level 1 run. You do not need any off-road driving experience to go on this run.
- DW Trail Rating: 3
- Licensed drivers only 18+
- Download the waiver form here. One form per Jeep, all passengers must sign.
- Your Meetup Account must have your first and last name. Please ensure this is completed prior to submitting your RSVP.
🟡 Jeep Requirements
- Stock Jeeps: Ok
- All terrain / off-road tires are Required
- Jeep lift is: Not Required
- Pin-striping is Likely
- All Jeeps MUST have: No mechanical issues, Spare tire, Working 4WD
- If you do not have these you will not be able to go on the run.
🔵 Trail/Club Etiquette
- Dogs are to be kept on leashes
- Communicate with the group via radio
- We obey the Tread Lightly Rules and leave nothing behind
- No drinking, no drugs, no driving off trail, no leaving the group or lagging behind
- Do not be late, we will leave without you
- Be kind and courteous to members
- If you're unable to attend please update your RSVP to "not going" at least 48 hours before the run. No shows jeopardize your ability to go on future runs
🟢 What to Bring
- Bring: WATER, snacks, umbrellas, chairs, first aid kit, and wear hiking shoes & long pants.
- GMRS Radio - Channel 17
🟣 Run Details
The end time for the run IS A GUESS. It's best to not have something else scheduled the same day.Our path will take us through the Muddy Mountains Wilderness and end on North Shore Rd. At the beginning of the run, we will pass through several scenic sandstone formations affording an opportunity to get some photos. As we descend, other interesting geological features are visible.
Bitter Springs, located near the end of the trail, could be wet and is a popular spot for various wild animals that inhabit the area. We may see burros or Big Horn sheep although that is never guaranteed as they are shy. It also means we could get dirty!
🔴 Trail Conditions
- Bumps, bangs, grinding, bottom outs - result in dents/dings/damage to your stock wrangler is possible
- Mostly dirt and sand, small rocks - easy trail
- Washouts and v-notches and other obstacles
- Mild, scenic, dirt road
🔥 DW Merch (online)
- Available during run
- $5 Trail Badge
- $5 Metal hat pins
- $25 Bio break privacy hat tents
❓Questions: Contact your Trail Leader
Trail Leader: Patti Zapparolli
How? Post a comment or use the event chat
Text: Phone# 727-919-7323👀 Additional Resources
- See Desert Wranglers Jeep Club featured on At Your Leisure TV - Desert Wranglers segment
- Sponsors and Special Offers
- Education and Training
- Jeep Trip Check List
- The Mid Gunner Newsletters
- Join our Desert Wranglers Facebook Group
- Lady Wranglers Meet Mama Wranglers Plus Some Dirt!Firelight Barn Dinner Theater, Henderson, NV
🟤 Join us for Lady Wranglers Meet Mama Wranglers and Some Dirt!
This is a lunch and show, fun run for Ladies only. We will meet at Firelight Barn in Henderson for a BBQ lunch and a show starring Mama Wranglers! How cool is that?
Thursday Lunch and Show Ticket $25.30 (+tax & fees) per person. You will be notified when and where to purchase your ticket. You must purchase a ticket to go on this run. If we have more than 15 we will get a discount so let's fill up this lunch run!
After lunch we will head out to the Off-Road Vehicle Park just south of the city and east of the Nevada State College.
🟡 Driver Requirements
- DW Trail Rating: 3
- Licensed Lady drivers only 18+
- Download the waiver form here. One form per Jeep, all passengers must sign.
- Your Meetup Account must have your first and last name. Please ensure this is completed prior to submitting your RSVP.
🟡 Jeep Requirements
- Stock Jeeps: Ok
- All terrain / off-road tires are Required
- Jeep lift is: Not Required
- Pin-striping is possible
- All Jeeps MUST have: No mechanical issues, Spare tire, Working 4WD
- If you do not have these you will not be able to go on the run.
🔵 Trail/Club Etiquette
- No pets for this run since we will be at an indoor venue
- Communicate with the group via radio
- We obey the Tread Lightly Rules and leave nothing behind
- No drinking, no drugs, no driving off trail, no leaving the group or lagging behind
- Do not be late, we will leave without you
- Be kind and courteous to members
- If you're unable to attend after you've purchased your ticket please let me know in the comments or via text, so we can try to find a replacement to reimburse your ticket. There are no refunds
🟢 What to Bring
- Bring: WATER, snacks, first aid kit, and wear hiking shoes & long pants.
- GMRS Radio - Channel 17
🟣 Run Details
The end time for the run IS A GUESS. It's best to not have something else scheduled the same day.Our path will take us south down Dutchman Pass Road where we will turn off towards the east and hit up a small offroad park for a few loops.
We'll continue to the east to the main park and enjoy some of the trails and obstacles before we make our way out the same way we went in. We might even try a few new trails.
We will drive by Butt Pucker Peak where Jackie Smiley conquered the challenge so no one else ever has to!
🔴 Trail Conditions
- Bumps, bangs, grinding, bottom outs - resulting in dents/dings/damage to your stock wrangler is possible
- Mostly dirt and sand, small rocks - hills and fun obstacles
- Washouts and v-notches
🔥 DW Merch (online)
- Available during run
- $5 special Trail Badges available for this run
- $5 Metal hat pins
- $25 Bio break privacy hat tents
❓Questions: Contact your Trail Leader
Trail Leader: Patti Zapparolli
How? Post a comment or use the event chat
Text: Phone# 727-919-7323👀 Additional Resources
- See Desert Wranglers Jeep Club featured on At Your Leisure TV - Desert Wranglers segment
- Sponsors and Special Offers
- Education and Training
- Jeep Trip Check List
- The Mid Gunner Newsletters
- Join our Desert Wranglers Facebook Group
