Let's try this again. Hopefully mother nature will take pity on us since we're helping her clean and maintaining her beautiful 2N02.
I've never been to Truck Haven, but it sounds like a heck of a good time. That being said, I don't mind leading this run, as long as I have an experianced tail gunner. John, Terry and Jordan, feel free to jump in here anytime.
LETS DO THIS!!!CB Channel = 24(for X) FRS Channel = Channel 4(For April) 24(for X) (Bring em if you got em, but CB comm is preferred.)
For those of us with HAMS in their trucks, may I recommend the ECRA (East County Repeater Associations) 147.240 machine, PL 103.5 on Monument Peak for repeater comms in the desert.
Looks like Borrego Springs has a 440/70cm repeater, I have never tried it. 449.200, with a PL of 114.8
Simplex 146.535 works (cause its in memory on my radio ) but we can pick another if everyone agrees.
Meet at Christmas Circle at 9:00am
Christmas Circle Google MapAlso, there is free air fill up (blue hose on the east side of the building, please re-coil when done) at the gas station just outside of town (western end) so please give them some gas/snack money during your stay. Couldn't locate coordinates/map location, but look for the firewood for sale in wheelbarrows as you enter town from the west and you can't miss it.
Map and info courtesy of Ghost X - Thanks John
The description below is courtesy of Rockin X and Dirtopia:Truckhaven Trail
From Dirtopia, The Off-Road Encyclopedia
A large part of this trail runs through private property with about 11 miles still open to hikers and private SUVs.
The loose sand on the terrain gives this trail a moderate difficulty rating except for the intersections with the Arroyo Salado Trail and Calcite Mine Trail which is rated more difficult. Another section in the North Fork Arroyo Salado Wash is rated even higher. Choose these sections only if you are an experienced driver and capable of avoiding serious damage to your vehicle.
Starting at Borrego-Salton Seaway (S22) east of Borrego Springs, the trail moves to the Santa Rosa Mountains. You pass by the Inspiration Point and Fonts Point Wash and can see the Clark Lake along the way.
You drive down for about 2.9 miles on S22 and then turn south towards Arroyo Salado Wash. Campers can use the sites that is near this section.
Inside Arroyo Salado Wash
Once in this zone, you are transported into a new world with the red canyon walls looming over you. After about 2.2 miles you land at a side wash which has a small intersection. You then reach the formed trail taking you out of the wash and leading to a saddle. From then on you start moving down the North Fork Arroyo Salado Wash.
After you move out of this wash you enter the section rated 5 which lasts until you reach Cannonball Canyon. After this it becomes easy again and rejoins S22. At this point you get access to the Calcite Mine Trail.
Maps and GPS Coordinates
Truckhaven Trail Coordinates: 33.303667