Patagonia, AZ 12/10/2016 Mansfield Canyon

Randy Tadevich

Randy Tadevich

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uberc4 said:
CB is recommended like USMC mentioned, if you didn't have one, we would position you in between those that do.

As for the trail, I would recommend a lift for Lower Mansfield. You may get hung up in a few spots plus there are not bypass for all the obstacles. From what I've heard Upper Mansfield is a lot easier than Lower.

Some pictures of Lower Mansfield:

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Great pics uber. Looks good.

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Rogi77 said:
Moving to Chandler in February. Keep me posted on future rides. Would like to tag along and explore the back country. 15 jku


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Keep an eye out in the Upcoming Trips folder and also the AZ Group thread.


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
 
Randy Tadevich

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USMC Wrangler said:
I'll open with my disclaimer...

I have never been on this trail. All the info I have on this is from talking to others and what's available online. If you look up Experience AZ and then review the Temporal Gulch and Juniper Flat info, that will give you some ideas. With that in mind, I would like to keep the group small this time. As I'm told, many if not all of the hardest obstacles have bypasses. This will be a learning experience for me. I will cap this at 10 rigs for now.

NOTE - Body damage is possible according to different sources. Most occurred on "larger" obstacles. I hope to be off the trail before dark, but please be prepared as necessary if we are not.

MEETING LOCATION

(Intersection of AZ 83 & AZ 82)
Shell Station
3235 AZ 82
Sonoita, AZ

Meet there by 9:00 am and depart for trailhead by 9:30. It is about 13 miles of pavement to the trailhead. We can disconnect and air down there. I do not know if that gas station has an air station for airing back up. I will have my Viair portable with me, but does have its limits.

REQUIREMENTS

1) Patience
2) Great attitude
3) Well maintained, trail ready rig, working 4x4 and a good spare tire
4) Working CB radio
5) Off road tires please
6) Enough food, water, creature comforts for the day, for each person in your party, plus some extra in case of breakdown or other emergency
6)See #1 & #2 for further insight in my goal with this.

RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

1) Some sort of suspension lift (BB or leveling kit would suffice)
2) One working locker has been suggested by some, but open diffs by others
3) AZ State Land Use Permit (Looking at the maps it doesn't appear we will venture into these areas. If you want to be safe than sorry like me, it's a small fee to get one online. Let me know if you need more info about this.)
4) Skids/armor

Be aware/prepared that this is a human and smuggling corridor. Cell phone service may be non-existent.

The plan is to spend the day out there, trying the different obstacles, some sightseeing and getting to know each other. There are several trails that break off from Mansfield Canyon. Time permitting, we may explore some of these too.

GOING

1) USMC Wrangler
2) USMC Wrangler's friend
3) uberc4
4) elgordomuch (90% chance)
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MAYBE

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Any questions or suggestions, please let me know.


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http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
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How many do you have so far. This is a great run.

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Randy Tadevich said:
How many do you have so far. This is a great run.

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What you see, plus a few more co-workers of mine. Looks like the weather is supposed to be around 70, so I expect a great day out on the trail.


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Overall "build thread"
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?26097-I-guess-it-s-the-quot-Super-Stocker-quot-build

DIY trail/tube door build http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?24449-My-DIY-Doors
 
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Not that my videos could come close to Eddie's and Cindy's, but finally exporting!

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Looks like it will take several hours for 4K quality off the GoPro. I imagine it'll take several more to upload to YouTube too. [emoji30]
 
AZMikeD

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Entertaining video! Looked like a great day. That trail looks pretty knarly but fun. I liked the camera mounted on the side of the Jeep. I want try some different mounting locations for my Go Pro because from the front bumper you can't see my Jeep in it!
 
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