Dark Side of the Moon Run

September 20th 2025

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Description

Line up at Christamas circle at 8pm, downtown Borrego Springs.

Changing it up this year for a dark night run in borrego. The stargazing should be epic on the trails and when we break for camp. Let's go get lost in borrego.

Last gas in the city of Borrego, less expensive gas at the indian reservations along the way.

Dinner at Carlee's at 6:30 pm if anyone is interested.

Bring drinks, snacks and your prefered camping supplies.

We will break camp around 1am, keep it simple. We are up and out around 6am at sun up. I roll out cot and sleep under the stars.

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

4LO Transfer Case
Camping Supplies

Additional Notes

Any 4lo rig should make this intermediate run. Even a Bronco can make it.

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