2018 Desert Rendezvous Trail Run - Diablo Drop Off/Fish Creek - Friday

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FRIDAY 2/23

Drivers Meeting 8:30
On the Move at 9:00
Estimated return 2:00

Difficulty Rating 4-5 (depending on current conditions)

Trail Leader: Tyler Pelfrey

Route
  • Drive to trailhead on S2, appx 1.5 hours to trailhead @ Canyon Sin Nombre and S2 (32.873437, -116.144227)
  • Canyon Sin Nombre to Vallecito Creek (32.873385, -116.144131)
  • Vallecito Creek to Arroyo Seco Del Diablo (32.880703, -116.157321)
  • Arroyo Seco Del Diablo to Diablo Drop Off (32.939124, -116.190237)
  • Diablo Drop Off thru Broken Axle Gulch back to Fish Creek Wash (32.960505, -116.178676)
  • Fish Creek Wash back so Split Mountain Rd / Camp
Ham Freq: TBD at Driver Meeting


Limited to 10 Rigs

  1. Tyler Pelfrey (Trail Leader)
  2. @GeoYota
  3. @knightrider
  4. @Bryan_FRO
  5. @DevDogg
  6. @offcamber



Recommended Gear:

  • Vehicle in safe operational condition
  • Roll bar or factory installed hard top
  • Emergency brake, parking brake, line-lock or other redundant braking system.
  • Tow strap or kinetic rope (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
  • First aid kit
  • Jack capable of lifting the vehicle & tools to change a tire.
  • Full size spare tire along with tools to repair/reflate tire.
  • Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored
  • Seat belts for all vehicle occupants
  • Recovery points front and rear - Tow balls are not recovery points
  • Battery hold downs (no bungee cords)
  • Ham Radio
  • Winch
  • Shovel
  • Trash Bags
  • Extra clothing
  • Extra Food
  • Extra Water
  • Hat
  • Flash Light (extra batteries)
 
i miss that place. have fun.

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Would a stock 2016 Ram 2500 CCSB with factory steps removed make it on this trail run or should I just explore some milder trails, I have no armor...Thanks guys!
 
FWIW I have seen a couple leased VW touraregs go through there back when the gulch was much worse. Later last year I went through and it was pretty smooth but that was before the rains.
 
What frequency will you guys be monitoring? I may give you a shout on the way in and possibly join you depending on timing.
 
I'm of course bringing extra fuel, but will going 3hrs round trip, running the trail, and getting back to nearest gas station when leaving Sunday be OK with 4gal of extra. I have a VERY thirsty V8. Or is there gas between us and trail head? If answer is "you'll be OK" or "yes" sign me up!
 
Hi Brett, I will not be able to make the DRV this go around... sorry to say. Have fun and I can't wait to see the pictures!
Alex
 
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