Arizona adventures

[nathan_1970]

I have owned this Bronco for three years, and last weekend was the first time it has been in 4-wheel drive since the first test drive. I should mention this was more of dirt roading but there was pretty big ruts. We went to Horseshoe lake. Here is the picture half way through.

 

[Oakland Bronco]

Awesome! I've never driven my rig in 4wd and have been itching to find an excuse. After she is done with repairs and is back on the road, I gotta make that happen.

 

[nathan_1970]

Awesome! I've never driving my rig in 4wd and have been itching to find an excuse. After she is done with repairs and is back on the road, I gotta make that happen.

I see you are from Oakland. I bought this Bronco in Santa Clara and I lived in Petaluma up until we moved to AZ 9 months ago. There are lots of great places to check out in the Bay area.

 

[Oakland Bronco]

I see you are from Oakland. I bought this Bronco in Santa Clara and I lived in Petaluma up until we moved to AZ 9 months ago. There are lots of great places to check out in the Bay area.

I've lived a lot of places in the Bay Area; down on the Peninsula, SF, and Marin, but my wife and I are in Oakland for the time being.

My Bronco happens to be in Petaluma for the restoration. Should get it back in 2-3 months. What prompted the move to AZ?

 

[nathan_1970]

I've lived a lot of places in the Bay Area; down on the Peninsula, SF, and Marin, but my wife and I are in Oakland for the time being.

My Bronco happens to be in Petaluma for the restoration. Should get it back in 2-3 months. What prompted the move to AZ?

Timing. All of my wife's and my family live here, and with having three girls under 6 it just seemed like the right time. Also, a job opened up here that allowed the move.

 

[distended]

Try Sheeps Crossing. I think on the map its named Sheeps Bridge. Its really cool back in there but you need to cross the river twice and its about a 15 mile drive, takes hour and a half maybe two hours.
There's a hot spring back in there and a long time ago someone made a big hot tube out if concrete and river rock. That washed away a few years ago but I heard that a new hot tube got dragged back there. If there is I didn't see it the last time I went there, maybe in a differant place.

 

[nathan_1970]

Try Sheeps Crossing. I think on the map its named Sheeps Bridge. Its really cool back in there but you need to cross the river twice and its about a 15 mile drive, takes hour and a half maybe two hours.
There's a hot spring back in there and a long time ago someone made a big hot tube out if concrete and river rock. That washed away a few years ago but I heard that a new hot tube got dragged back there. If there is I didn't see it the last time I went there, maybe in a differant place.

Sounds like a good time. How deep is the river where you cross?

 

[distended]

Sounds like a good time. How deep is the river where you cross?

First crossing's maybe 20 inches. Second one isn't to bad either. I went out there all the time a few years back in a Jeep with a 4" lift and only 31" tires. We would usually walk the crossings first before driving across.

 

[KyddsPly]

First crossing's maybe 20 inches. Second one isn't to bad either. I went out there all the time a few years back in a Jeep with a 4" lift and only 31" tires. We would usually walk the crossings first before driving across.

Where is it located?

 

[sprdv1]

That's a long time to not be in 4wd...


Great scenery there man, Bet it was a fun little trip

 

[blamejane]

Congrats on the off-road trip, I'm sure that was exciting. I grew up in Marin County, certainlly brings back memories!

 

[DirtDonk]

I smell 2014 calendar pics!

Paul

 

[thegreatjustino]

Cool pic. I've got a '68 that I've had for almost seven years that I have never put in four wheel drive. Kind of strange to realize it has been that long.

 

[distended]

Where is it located?

It's been a couple of years now. If I remember right about 7 miles in on the main road that takes you to Horse Shoe Res. from Bartlett Dam Rd. then turn right on a smaller unmaintained road, if you get to the resivour you've gone to far. You'll come to the first crossing after about maybe 1/2 mile. Theres a small house with horses on your left.

 

[nathan_1970]

I smell 2014 calendar pics!

Paul

That made my wife smile from ear to ear...she took the picture and I think she did a really nice job, thanks.

 

[nathan_1970]

We took her off road again. This time I needed 4 low! We found a cool trailhead so I had to get a picture (first picture).

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Finally got it in 4-wheel drive

Sweet pics. Nice EB!

 

[andyp]

Bronco Trailhead - perfect

 

[miikee73]

We took her off road again. This time I needed 4 low! We found a cool trailhead so I had to get a picture (first picture).

I'm thinkin thats the calendar shot right there.....

 

[DirtDonk]

Definitely! In fact, that sign alone could be somebody's screened background for a catalog page or web page. Or a cool club logo for their trail-reports.

Definitely have to get some more shots near there. Maybe a group shot next time anyone's in the area.

Very cool stuff Nathan. Thanks for sharing your fun.

Paul