Just ran this trail the other day in my 06 Suburban Z71 with 33s. It's definitely a fun trail. Challenging drive in some areas with a rig as big as mine. But all the views and the Honanki Dwellings made the drive well worth it.
@Trail89Adventures4 күн бұрын
Very cool! Glad you had a great trail run. The day I did it, the trail got pretty busy with SxS but that was on a Saturday.
@kimberlylambert75156 күн бұрын
when you get a permit can you drive a side x side in or do they just allow jeeps??
@Trail89Adventures6 күн бұрын
Recreation.gov says hikers, mountain bikers, UTVs, and 4x4. So I am assuming that would include a SxS. To be safe I would call Red Rock Visitor Center at (928) 203-7500 to double check.
@10FTDOWNmovie6 күн бұрын
Did this very route yesterday. It was awesome. Did you guys notice the memorial marker for "John W" at the saddle before the big drop coming out of the pass? We're trying to find the story behind it.
@Trail89Adventures6 күн бұрын
I don’t remember seeing that at the time. Be interesting to know what happened.
@10FTDOWNmovie5 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures As you are about to make the last drop (27 degrees one) sitting atop the saddle, there is a "parking area" to the right and about 25-30 yards away is a cross that reads "John W." 2020.
@Trail89Adventures5 күн бұрын
@@10FTDOWNmovie to the right up a little hill correct?
@10FTDOWNmovie5 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures Yes. approx 32.60643, -111.733813 (ish) for what it's worth. Somebody knows the story.
@steveg2199 күн бұрын
Nice run!
@Trail89Adventures9 күн бұрын
@@steveg219 thanks! It was a good one. Really enjoyed it.
@TheRightLine10 күн бұрын
Easy peasy. Good one.
@phillivingston823710 күн бұрын
Thaks for the look/see. I have made many drives on FR143, but always wondered what FR11 was like. Now I know. Thank you. I will have to make that a destination sometime. Do you remember what the mile marker is for the exit north onto SR87? I was wondering how close it was to the Ballantine Trailhead, which is about MM210. Thanks again for a nice ride.
@Trail89Adventures10 күн бұрын
I don’t know the mile marker but here are the GPS coordinates of where the trail intersects with 87 on the north end. 33.75499, -111.49740 From what I can tell I believe it is about a mile and a half south of the Ballantine Trailhead. Thanks for watching.
@brettwilliams229013 күн бұрын
Hey I have been watching your videos. I recently picked up a 2024 Willys Wrangler. Do you think stock Willy's could handle this? Also, I would love to come out wheeling with you sometime. I would love to learn from you
@Trail89Adventures13 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. I don’t know all the specs of your Jeep but I can tell you what I had when I ran these trails. My Jeep was a stock Rubicon on 33” tires. The first downhill section in this video was pretty aggressive and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it if you are newer to this. I mapped a lot of the trails back in this area and they are posted on Trails Offroad app.
@shanevanorder264414 күн бұрын
You put a lft on your Jeep or just bigger tires
@Trail89Adventures14 күн бұрын
@@shanevanorder2644 running 37s and a 3.5” lift now.
@shanevanorder264414 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures very good hope to see yea out thier some day
@XploreAz14 күн бұрын
@23:53 good thing you had your window rolled down. You might have got a concussion 😂🤣
@jez743315 күн бұрын
Is there a reason why you’re running off road lights on in sunny weather?
@Trail89Adventures14 күн бұрын
@@jez7433 We have the lead vehicle run forward lights and rear vehicle run chase lights just for added visibility for oncoming traffic or traffic from the rear. Many times SxS on the same trail are rolling much faster.
@koryarizona4wd15215 күн бұрын
Nice video! I did this trail about 5 years ago in my taco with a couple land cruisers, it is one of my favorite trails. I remember it being a long day. We stopped at the Burger House in Miami on the way home.
@Trail89Adventures15 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a long one but we had a great time out there. I will have to check out the burger place. Thanks for watching.
@mehGyver15 күн бұрын
Great vid. Why do you like the DJI cams over the GoPros?
@Trail89Adventures15 күн бұрын
I was always getting sun spots and glare. I think it was because of the square lens. The first camera I bought was the original DJI osmo about 4-5 years ago. I think it had the rear screen where maybe the gopro didn't. (Don't remember exactly) I did buy a gopro about 2 years ago and kept running into that glare issue. I just bought a DJI osmo 4 and really like that camera. I still have the gopro but just rarely use it.
@BuckinLifeoffroad15 күн бұрын
Great video Todd and thank you again for coming out with me on this great day!
@Trail89Adventures15 күн бұрын
@@BuckinLifeoffroad for sure! It was a blast!
@BuckinLifeoffroad15 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures we will definitely have to do it again
@DISOPtv15 күн бұрын
Can't wait to get back to Arizona this winter! Just got a TJ!
@Trail89Adventures15 күн бұрын
Yeah winter time is the best time out here!
@dougmzr16 күн бұрын
What psi do you normally run for this type of stuff?
@Trail89Adventures16 күн бұрын
@@dougmzr usually 25psi. I know others go lower but seems to be a good spot for the types of trails I run.
@XploreAz20 күн бұрын
What maps/apps are you using to get your trail information?
@Trail89Adventures20 күн бұрын
@@XploreAz primarily use TrailsOffroad. I write and map trails for them. The weekend I was up there camping I was mapping out trails.
@XploreAz20 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures ok cool. I actually have a subscription to TrailsOffroad. I just recently got it and haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Thanks.
@mehGyver25 күн бұрын
From where this splits off the main backway route, how does the drive time compare to the popular route?
@Trail89Adventures25 күн бұрын
@@mehGyver this route is actually longer from a miles perspective as it loops up to the north side of CK near Towers Mountain then you head south into town. It is easier however with no obstacles to speak of so you don’t get backed up. So miles wise longer, time wise a bit shorter but I am basing that on the extra traffic and obstacles on the regular back way.
@mehGyver25 күн бұрын
@@Trail89Adventures Cool. Thanks! I've been doing the popular way since the mid 90s, and it's just not as fun anymore with all of the knuckleheads, plus certain sections are problematic. I have the luxury of wheeling midweek, so I'm looking forward to the alt route. I enjoyed your vid and subbed. Thanks
@Trail89Adventures25 күн бұрын
@@mehGyver mid week runs are the best! The biggest issue we ran into running the alternate back way was that trail became the return route for the SxS traffic that ran the BWCK trail north. But I think we ran it on a Saturday so if you do it midweek you probably won’t see anyone until you hit Senator Hwy.
@Trail89Adventures25 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the sub.
@Raydawg26 күн бұрын
I enjoy my GMRS I rarely use it though. I have mine for emergency. I just have the smaller midland 15w in RUBI and I have a handheld walkie talkie. I have been able to bounce off a repeater and reach Mayor Az. easily with the handheld. The unit I have mounted in the jeep I use that little ghost antenna mounted in the worst location right between the gate and spare tire, but it seems to be fine out in the desert where in an emergency I'd use it. Awesome video, I love the setup you have in the back of your jeep, I want to do something similiar. How do those side window grid mounts actually mount to the Jeep?
@Trail89Adventures25 күн бұрын
@@Raydawg the inside of the back of my Jeep is a never ending project. I will get it done one of these days. It is gonna be set up ready to go at a moment’s notice for a quick weekend out in the sticks. The panels on the side have four brackets each. Two at the top clip onto the rain gutter lip and the two on the bottom clip into the slot between the hardtop and the body.
@cw50must28 күн бұрын
Couple things... I had been using CBs for years in all the rigs I've had. Over the years less and less people were using them. I had one on a quick release mount for me Jeep and I haven't even used it in a few years now. I was always the only one with one recently. I had some of the handheld FRS and been using those. The handheld FRS seem to work better than the CB ever has for me. I bought the small midland gmrs which I believe is the same one you have. Mounted it to the quick release the CB was on. I also bought one of those stub antennas. I mounted it through the rear opening up by the cowl. Never used it. I messed up the antenna cable when running it through the firewall and behind the dash. I think I can fix it I will just need to re-crimp the end. My laziness there has me using the handhelds for the last couple years. I also had a switch panel I've been sitting on for over a year. Can't decide where to mount it. I had never considered up high like you had yours. I have some cheap amazon ditch lights on my truck and they interfere with the stereo when I turn them on, it buzzes through the speakers. So that checks out. Great video, I'm not sure when you filmed this but I can't stand being in my garage more than about 10 minutes in the summer. :)
@Trail89Adventures28 күн бұрын
@@cw50must Filmed it about a week ago. Was just going to fix the antenna problem and decided to go all in. It was brutal in the garage. These definitely work significantly better than CB for sure. Thanks for the feedback and checking out the video.
@Compound_B_FabricationАй бұрын
Tell the SxS not to fuck it up with their stupidity
@lisareilly2765Ай бұрын
Thanks for the thorough installation instructions, very helpful