Calcite Mine

November 17th 2024

Description

Lower Coyote Canyon is still closed due to road being washed out late last year.The gate is locked at the 3rd crossing with no date on when it will be opened. They are having the road maintenance crew (one man) come out in the next few weeks and start working on putting the road back in place. 

So...We'll try for the Calcite Mine, 17 Palms, and beyond

This is day trip. Bring a lunch. 

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire
  • 2+ Suspension Lift
  • 4LO Transfer Case

Run Recommendations

  • Roll Cage

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2

Difficulty Level: 2

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Christmas Tree Circle, Borrego Springs

Meet at Christmas Circle in Borrego Springs at 9 AM. Last gas is in Borrego Springs.

The following GPS numbers are provided for the Chistmes Circle location and weather predictions.

33.256584, -116.375818

 

Participants

There are currently 11 of 17 slots filled.

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