San Diego to Phoenix

mmoorhouse · 10-09-2008, 08:28 PM

I would like to see if anyone has any routes that would maximize the dirt time between San Diego and Phoenix. Any help would be appreciated.

Rick Lee · 10-09-2008, 11:00 PM

I've only slabbed that route a few times, but there is dirt to be had. Last time headed west I got off I-8 at Campo and took 94 into SD. I'm sure there has to be a good dirt route east of Campo. And once you get near the Imperial Sand Dunes, it's dirt paradise. I haven't done it yet and I believe you need a permit for it. But it's on my list. Once you get near Gila Bend at I-8, you are very close to some amazing dirt in the Sonoran National Monument. Lots of trails there, probably mapped on some BLM site.

Crawdaddy · 10-10-2008, 11:42 AM

Some of our guys are mapping out a ride from the waters of the Pacific (as in Pacific Beach) to the waters of the CO. River incorporating as much dirt as possible....Here's a link to their first attempt at mapping it out last Spring:

http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/i...showtopic=2407

They'll be running it again sometime this fall/winter.....

SteelRain · 08-10-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crawdaddy

Some of our guys are mapping out a ride from the waters of the Pacific (as in Pacific Beach) to the waters of the CO. River incorporating as much dirt as possible....Here's a link to their first attempt at mapping it out last Spring:

http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/i...showtopic=2407

They'll be running it again sometime this fall/winter.....

I'd love to get in on this... but I think my GSA may be a little to much for all the soft sand riding...

Gummee! · 10-21-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelRain

I'd love to get in on this... but I think my GSA may be a little to much for all the soft sand riding...

Mine was acting like an ostrich this morning.

...As in 'burying its head in the sand...'

Keep me out of the deep stuff and I'm OK.

M

Lone Rider · 10-21-2009, 03:14 PM

The Bradshaw Trail is one route that can lead to others.
You can run dirt from Coachella to Wiley Springs, at least, or you used to be able to.
Decide whether you want to cross at 10, 8 or Parker.

If you need GPS to get there, I would not recommend going.

SteelRain · 10-26-2009, 04:58 PM

I am in the process of building my DRZ SuMo into a decent DS toy.

When are going to do this? It will light a fire underme so I can go...

SteelRain · 11-09-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lone Rider

The Bradshaw Trail is one route that can lead to others.
You can run dirt from Coachella to Wiley Springs, at least, or you used to be able to.
Decide whether you want to cross at 10, 8 or Parker.

If you need GPS to get there, I would not recommend going.

Using a map is nice, and it is something I am good at (being a former ground pounder and all) But if someone has a GPS trail alrady laid, that makes the adventure a little less daunting.
I typically keep one in a backpack right next to the SPOT, just in case.

10-09-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
mmoorhouse ^OP Iron Rider Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Oceanside, California Oddometer: 88	San Diego to Phoenix I would like to see if anyone has any routes that would maximize the dirt time between San Diego and Phoenix. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ If you are not confused, you clearly don't understand the situation. '06 KLR 650 - '03 DL 1000 - '04 H-D Electra Glide SS1000 - SS2000 - SS3000 - SS5000 - 100 CCC

10-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
Rick Lee Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Cave Creek, AZ USA Oddometer: 1,222	I've only slabbed that route a few times, but there is dirt to be had. Last time headed west I got off I-8 at Campo and took 94 into SD. I'm sure there has to be a good dirt route east of Campo. And once you get near the Imperial Sand Dunes, it's dirt paradise. I haven't done it yet and I believe you need a permit for it. But it's on my list. Once you get near Gila Bend at I-8, you are very close to some amazing dirt in the Sonoran National Monument. Lots of trails there, probably mapped on some BLM site. __________________ '08 R1200GS '96 993 C2

10-10-2008, 11:42 AM	#3
Crawdaddy Navigate 2 Adventure Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ramona, CA. Oddometer: 2,106	Join San Diego Adventure Riders Some of our guys are mapping out a ride from the waters of the Pacific (as in Pacific Beach) to the waters of the CO. River incorporating as much dirt as possible....Here's a link to their first attempt at mapping it out last Spring: http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/i...showtopic=2407 They'll be running it again sometime this fall/winter..... __________________ Chris Crawford (Crawford + 4 kids = Crawdaddy ) http://www.CrawdadOffRoadEvents.com http://www.DualSportMoto.com http://www.WhereAmIRiding.com

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10-21-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
Lone Rider Registered User Joined: Jan 2002 Location: out and about Oddometer: 25,005	The Bradshaw Trail is one route that can lead to others. You can run dirt from Coachella to Wiley Springs, at least, or you used to be able to. Decide whether you want to cross at 10, 8 or Parker. If you need GPS to get there, I would not recommend going.

10-26-2009, 04:58 PM	#7
SteelRain Beer Cooled Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 301	I am in the process of building my DRZ SuMo into a decent DS toy. When are going to do this? It will light a fire underme so I can go...