Valley Dirt Riders Meetup

We'll camp at Soggy Dry Lake which is approximatly 1 mile North on Bessemer Mine Rd from Highway 247. Approximate coordinates 34.447414, -116.685362

Saturday Ride Plan
I plan to lead a ride up through Rattlesnake Canyon to Tip Top Mountain (elevation 7,598 ft). From there, we’ll head back down to C2347, turn right, and make our way toward Ruby Mountain before returning to camp.
Expected distance: 55–70 miles.

Sunday Ride Plan
I plan to lead an exploration ride in the King of the Hammers area, north of Highway 247. I’ve downloaded a track from the Quest Facebook page to use as a guide.
Route details and mileage may vary, as this will be more of a scouting-style ride.

Drivers meeting at 8:30 with a planned roll out at 9:00.

Radio comunications, spare tire and spare belt (If your vehicle drive is via a belt) Required!

Ride Level: Strong Intermediate to Advanced

These organizers are not professional guides or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Please carry a personal medical emergency kit and any medications you need.
Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.
By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.

Planning a riding and camping trip to Little Dry Lake off of Trona Road with a Friday ride into the El Paso Mountains, a Saturday ride over to the Trona Pinnacles, and a Sunday ride to the Husky Memorial.

I will post more info and the GPX tracks as we get closer to the date of the rides.

I would rate all three rides as low intermediate.

These organizers are not professional guides or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Please carry a personal medical emergency kit and any medications you need.

Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.

By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.

We'll be camping North of the of S22 at the Truckhaven Trail exit on the right (If coming from the 86), shortly after the 4X4 training area. The turn off is 3.7 miles from the intersection of 86 and 22. Approximate coordnates 33.269594, -116.020391 I'll update with exact coordinates once I've landed in a spot. The camping area is fairly wide open and will accomodate large motorhomes and trailer rigs.

I'll lead rides on Saturday and Sunday, staging from camp. Saturday we'll stage at 8:30, have a quick driver meeting and head out at 9:00. We'll head South and stop at Gas Domes and Artesian Well. From there, we'll head Southeast for a stop at Superstition Mountain, followed by a drive-by of the Airplane Junkyard and a stop at the Blue Inn for lunch. After lunch, we'll visit Blow Sand Hill, Devils Slide, Shell Reef, Little People Rock Formations, Pumpkin Patch and Techtonic Gorge on our way back to camp. I would rate this ride as Intermidiate covering around 100 miles.

Sunday's ride will be on the Truckhaven side. We'll stage at 9:00 and head out by 9:30. Our First stop will be the Palm tree, then head to the Phone Booth, Basketball Hoop, and over to the Arch Trails Notches.
I would rate this ride as intermediate covering around 25 miles.
Bring something creative to add to the Palm Tree!
Best item WINS!
What do you win, you ask?
Bragging rights… until next year!

☆☆☆Whips and flags now required on all SxS at Ocotillo Wells. Radio comunications, spare tire and spare belt (If your vehicle drive is via a belt) Required!

These organizers are not professional guides or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Please carry a personal medical emergency kit and any medications you need.

Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.
By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.