Borrego

May 20th 2017

Description

A short trip around the Borrego  Desert  While the weather is still nice. This will be an easy run, Borrego sink, Slot  Canyon and more, ending up at Harper canyon. I'll be camping at  Cactus Gardens.  This was a trip I was planning to do some exploring to find a native American site,  decided to make a run of it. Make it a one day run or Camp and go home sunday.  There are no ground fires allowed I will be bringing a propane fire  Meet at  Christmas circle at 10:00 AM or  carl's Jr. in San Clemente 7 AM. 

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

Run Recommendations

  • Camping Supplies

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 @ San Clemente Carl's Jr

Meet me at Carl's Jr. South San Clemente 7Am or take the 5 South to hwy 76 East. left at hwy 79 to S2,right on S2 to S22,left on S22 follow to Christmas Circle in Borrego springs. Last gas in Borrego Springs. Meet there at 10 American 

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