Morongo Basin Search and Rescue Poker Run

October 3rd 2025

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- Trail: Johnson Valley

Description

45th Annual Desert Run at Johnson Valley October 3rd to Oct 5th 2025

This is a Poker Run on a 25 to 30 mile course. Get a playing card at a station and Best Hands will be revealed that night for many prizes. Many raffle prizes will be given away, which includes cash and a new set of tires. 50/50 Raffle will also be done! Weather HI 85-88, low 60s

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

Run Recommendations

Camping Supplies

Trail Rating

Difficulty Level: 2+

	Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
	Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
	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
	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
	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