Anza Borrego

December 3rd 2024

Description

This is an introductory trip for two first time off roaders who have made a special request.  This will be easy trails for stock 4x4s, no desert pin striping, and a one day trip.  We will use the two main routes to get to and from central Anza Borrego State park. Highway 76 through the Lake Henshaw area gets us there and highway 78 through Julian gets us home.

I’ll open it up to one or two regular club members in this midweek trip upon request.  I intend to keep the group small so we can cover a lot of ground.  Call me if interested.

You'll see Montezuma Grade, Galleta Meadows, Fonts Point, the 17 Palms Mail box, the Pumpkin Patch, Military Wash, Blow Sand Canyon, Goat trail, and the Mine Wash morteros. Bring a lunch and a lawn/camp chair. We’ll eat lunch on the trail.

2 meter handheld radios will be provided to those without one.

Meet at Carl's Jr at Christianitos I-5 off ramp in San Clemente at 6:30 AM with enough gas to take you at least 150 miles.  Be there early if you want food, coffee, etc.  We'll stop for gas (very cheap) at LA Jolla Indian Reservation on highway 76 on our way to Borrego springs.

 

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

  • 4HI Transfer Case

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 @ Carl's Jr, South San Clemente

Meet at Carl's Jr at Christianitos I-5 off ramp in San Clemente at 6:30 AM with enough gas to take you at least 150 miles.

Participants

There are currently 3 of 3 slots filled.

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