May 31 – Four Peaks Mountain + Rolls OHV Area Ride (Northeast of Fountain Hills / Fort McDowell area) ALL PAUC MEMBERS, GUESTS, VISITORS, AND POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED ON THIS RIDE. You don’t have to be a member of the Phoenix ATV / UTV Club to go on this ride. RIDE DESCRIPTION This is one of my 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. This is a 40-mile roundtrip Easy-to-Moderate desert hills ride up to the top of Four Peaks Mountain that takes 4-5 hours (including the meal & stops) through some varied and beautiful desert / mountain scenery. Pack a lunch to eat at the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, you can look down on Roosevelt in the pine trees and scrub pine. On the return, riders can opt to drive back to the staging area or extend their time and another 10 miles each way doing some exploring through the Rolls OHV Area out to Cove # 2 of Saguaro Lake. Bring a camera for those Kodak moments. Extra fuel is usually not required but each rider should know their machine’s fuel consumption. TRAIL RATING Easy to Moderate Ride (Definition: May have some spots that are off-camber; some hilly/rocky spots or few steep slopes; recommended for riders with more than 6 months of riding experience.) UTVs / SxSs / ROVs okay on this trail. 2WD vehicles okay. Minimum use (if any) of low range gear on this ride. Two-Up ATVs okay for passengers. Nice wide forest road/ jeep trail. REQUIREMENTS All ATVs must be street legal and licensed, and must have Arizona’s Off Highway Vehicle Decal sticker. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 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 or similar vehicle, while recommended for safety, do not need a helmet, except for those under 18 yrs old.. The PAUC club promotes the use of helmets on all its rides. Eye protection is required for operators of vehicles not equipped with a windshield. INSURANCE & LIABILITY COVERAGE All PAUC members, visitors, and guests are expected to have appropriate vehicle registration, license, and insurance and to operate their vehicles in a responsible manner. SAFE, ETHICAL and RESPONSIBLE OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE The Phoenix ATV / UTV Club (PAUC) 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. “You can always go on a ride with people. It’s best to go on a ride with friends.” Come join a few of us for a fun ride! Happy Trails to You! Live to Ride… Ride to Live! Bob Maitzen President, Phoenix ATV / UTV Club C: (480) 363-7723 Bob.Maitzen@gmail.com |