charouleau gap

[swimmer2361]

This was the most extreme trail I have been on, I went on it alone (which was a bad idea) but I met many people along the way that were very surprised to see a 4runner on the trail. I didn't think it would be so hard, and if I didn't have a spotter I am sure my stock 4runner would not have made it. My spotter was able to get a few pics, but me and him were working on getting the car through the trail.

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And the mini lions back

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[One_96TR4]

Looks like fun, I guess those ppl were amazed at what a stock 4runner can do!

 

[swimmer2361]

It was very fun, I did the same trail expeditions west did http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2004/c-gap/index.html
I took all of the bypasses that I could and with P rated tires I was careful!

 

[sharp4runr]

4ROTM contender!

Looked like a lot of fun

 

[Specialized]

Wow!!! Nice Pics, I need to get off of myspace and learn how to post better pics here.

It's great when you can leave the city portion of your 4runner behind and treat it like the truck it is. I went to Joshua Tree and gave my Runner a beat down. It handled like a champ...like you mentioned I'm glad I had someone with me to get us through the tough spots.

Drive on!

 

[swimmer2361]

I have a few more pics

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And some Arizona pin-striping </a>:biggrin2:

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[One_96TR4]

WTF happened to the side of your rig.

 

[Uneek]

WTF happened to the side of your rig.

Probably tree braches, twigs and brush that rub along side of his truck on narrow trails.

 

[swimmer2361]

Yeah there were a few times when the brush got close to the car, and killed my paint. My old 1990 4runner had a factory strip, its nice to have that decal back. :bigok:

 

[Specialized]

Yup Trees/Brush got me. $100 detailing and she looks new again.

 

[Samuel]

is that near peralta trails?

or is it closer to the bush highway?

 

[swimmer2361]

is that near peralta trails?

or is it closer to the bush highway?

I took the trail that starts in Catalina north of Tucson. There is another entrance in Oracle.
The article link I posted earlier tells you where the trail starts.
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2004/c-gap/index.html
I really like expeditions west they even give you the GPS guide which is helpful.

 

[Adam4R]

That's cool. I wonder how my stock '97 would do up there. Only been through the gap in a jacked Bronco before. Also considering (eventhough a relatively simple trail) the old Mt. Lemmon control road

 

[swimmer2361]

Well, I was able to finish the trail only with the help of my spotter, and I used the center diff locker a lot, ATRAC was also helpful at times. I think it is possible to do it if you have a good spotter. Try it and tell me how you did!!!

 

[CNI]

nice looking trail. sorry about the pin striping! no pain no gain I guess.

 

[Adam4R]

Yeah, I'll let you know. No lockers sucks!