PAUC Wickenburg – Jackass Flats OHV Area ride

Jan 23, 2020 – Wickenburg – Jackass Flats OHV Area ride

Our Phoenix ATV/UTV Club is hosting a Thursday, Jan 23rd Wickenburg-Jackass Flats OHV Area ride for members of the Colorado Cliff Riders club visiting the area from Westcliffe Colorado.

RIDE DESCRIPTION

On Thursday, Jan 23rd, at 9:00 AM, a number of veteran ride leaders will lead a Phoenix ATV/UTV Club Ride for members on a ride east-southeast of Wickenburg into the Jackass Flats OHV Area.  Depending on the group size, we should be back at the staging area by 4:00pm-4:30pm.   Bring a camera for those Kodak moments.   Bring a lunch, snacks, and beverages for eating on the trail.  This is one of the club’s FOUR POINTS OF THE COMPASS rides that gives members, visitors, and potential new members a chance to explore new areas that they might not normally ride.

ALL MEMBERS, GUESTS, VISITORS, AND POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED ON THIS RIDE.  IF YOU HAVE AN EXTRA SEAT IN YOUR SXS OR UTV FOR THE RIDE, CALL OR EMAIL ME TO LET ME KNOW.   There are always members asking if anyone has an open seat for a friend.

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Anderson Mica Mill
• China Dam
• Dragon Mine

DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA AND START TIME

The general riding area is east-southeast of Wickenburg.  The staging area is at the north Constellation Park parking lot across from the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds at 935 Constellation Rd, Wickenburg, AZ 85390.  From SR60 (Wickenburg Way), turn north on Jack Burden Road at the McDonalds restaurant and go 300′ to the Constellation Road intersection.  Turn right on Constellation Road and head northeast 1.0 mile to the Wickenburg Rodeo Grounds.  Google Maps has the approximate GPS coordinates at N33° 58.837′ W112° 42.636′ or by copying the following map coordinates [33.980617, -112.710600] into Google Maps Satellite view.  The ride will stage at the north roadside parking lot and depart at 9:00AM after the 8:45AM safety meeting.  Get there early by 8:15am to unload, sign-in, and meet-and-greet other riders.

TRAIL RATING
The majority of the proposed trail routes are a MODERATE (Blue; Level ) ride rating with the occasional DIFFICULT (Red; Level 3) section thrown in.   DEFINITION: May have some spots that are off-cambered or washed out;  some hilly/rocky spots or few steep slopes; recommended for riders with more than 12 months of riding experience.)  UTVs / SxSs / ROVs okay on this trail width.  2WD vehicles will have difficulty on rocky terrain and changing elevations. Low range gear recommended for some rocky areas.  Not recommended for Two-Up ATV passengers.  Kids under 18 years old riding on their own vehicles are NOT permitted on this ride due to varied trail conditions and safety concerns.

COMMUNICATION
Leader, mid-pack wingmen, and tailgunner will be on GMRS/FRS Channel 5 (sub-channel 0) in case you want to bring your walkie-talkies or CB / HAM radios. The UHF channel frequency is 462.6625 MHz depending on your radio.  I highly recommend bringing a walkie-talkie to listen to approaching traffic and trail conditions.

VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
All ATVs, UTVs, & SxSs should be street-legal and have the Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Decal sticker. Dress appropriately and keep hydrated. Bring a lunch, snacks, and beverages. Bring a camera for those Kodak moments.  Extra fuel is usually not required but each driver should know their vehicle’s gas consumption and plan accordingly.  Gasoline is available in the town of Wickenburg before the ride.

Helmet that is properly fitted, fastened, and has a USDOT safety rating for those 18 years of age and younger who ride on an OHV. Riders in an OHV such as a ROV / UTV / SxS or similar vehicle, while recommended for safety, do not require a helmet unless a rider is under 18 years of age. The Phoenix ATV/UTV Club promotes the use of helmets on all its rides. Eye protection is required for operators of vehicles not equipped with a windshield. You should use common sense for eye protection, bandanas, scarves, and dust masks for large group riding due to the dust conditions anyway.

SAFE, ETHICAL and RESPONSIBLE OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

All Phoenix ATV/UTV Club members, visitors, and guests are expected to have appropriate vehicle registration, license, and personal insurance and to operate their vehicles in a responsible manner.  The Phoenix ATV/UTV Club is a responsible member of the OHV riding community.  As such the Club promotes safe and responsible operation of OHVs during club rides.  Arizona Revised Statute 28-1381 prohibits the operation of motorized vehicles, including OHVs, while under the influence of any substance that may impair the operator’s judgment or ability.  Therefore, the Club prohibits the consumption or use of any substance during a club ride that has the potential to impair the operator’s judgment or ability.

Live to Ride… Ride to Live!  Happy Trails…

Bob Maitzen
Phoenix ATV/UTV Club

(480) 363-7723
Bob.Maitzen@gmail.com