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I definitely understand that.

Perhaps recreation users could be provided a discount or a free night to clean up a particular camp site they use.

I'm just throwing mud off the wall but some time of incentive might help.

The most trashed ones are the un-maintained ones in my experience. It is up to us outdoors types who care to clean it up, its about the only solution. An example is the coves at butcher jones. They are not policed, require no fee and etc. There is trash and TP everywhere at the campsites. I do fill a bag of trash every time I go but it is a small dent each time. There are 4x4 clubs that get cleanup runs together but they do not happen enough unfortunately. Part of the issue with the coves is they decided to bulldoze the road and make it easier for sheriffs to get back there, this also made it so most vehicles could get back instead of only high clearance 4x4s. The more access you give, the more trash is left.
 

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The most trashed ones are the un-maintained ones in my experience. It is up to us outdoors types who care to clean it up, its about the only solution. An example is the coves at butcher jones. They are not policed, require no fee and etc. There is trash and TP everywhere at the campsites. I do fill a bag of trash every time I go but it is a small dent each time. There are 4x4 clubs that get cleanup runs together but they do not happen enough unfortunately. Part of the issue with the coves is they decided to bulldoze the road and make it easier for sheriffs to get back there, this also made it so most vehicles could get back instead of only high clearance 4x4s. The more access you give, the more trash is left.

Those who trash it are going to ruin it for everyone. I dislike fees but this may be what it takes in this area. The pollution in the picture post #183 is terrible.
 

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Those who trash it are going to ruin it for everyone. I dislike fees but this may be what it takes in this area. The pollution in the picture post #183 is terrible.
That is the furthest back, cleanest cove in the series unfortunately

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found some real nice, quiet spots on four peaks off FR422
Dude! What the heck are you driving back there?!?

I have my F150 and its a good thing its 4wd. Went in yeaterday and by the time I realized it was a bad idea (shortly after Sycamore Creek crosses the road on the map) it was too late. There was nowhere to turn around. Spent the rest of the day crawling through the rocks and swells and shortly before I reached the turnoff I came to a spot that I couldnt pass....fortunatety there was a spot where I was able to turn around but I had to camp in the middle of the road and head out this morning.

To say Mother Nature kicked my butt would be an understatement.

But then I always say bad trips make the best stories.


Soooo much went wrong that even after I got out of that mess I just came home.
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Dude! What the heck are you driving back there?!?

I have my F150 and its a good thing its 4wd. Went in yeaterday and by the time I realized it was a bad idea (shortly after Sycamore Creek crosses the road on the map) it was too late. There was nowhere to turn around. Spent the rest of the day crawling through the rocks and swells and shortly before I reached the turnoff I came to a spot that I couldnt pass....fortunatety there was a spot where I was able to turn around but I had to camp in the middle of the road and head out this morning.

To say Mother Nature kicked my butt would be an understatement.

But then I always say bad trips make the best stories.


Soooo much went wrong that even after I got out of that mess I just came home.
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422 kicked your ass or four peaks road did?

I do drive a beast but last time I took my Silverado 1500 up four peaks and a bit down 422 in the snow

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422 kicked your ass or four peaks road did?

I do drive a beast but last time I took my Silverado 1500 up four peaks and a bit down 422 in the snow

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422/El Oso did. Did you turn on from the north or south end?

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422/El Oso did. Did you turn on from the north or south end?

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I came in from the 87. I heard further down El Oso has more stuff but I have only been a few miles down it and stopped at a spot due to snow.

That sucks the trip didn't go well, the views are amazing up there

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I came in from the 87. I heard further down El Oso has more stuff but I have only been a few miles down it and stopped at a spot due to snow.

That sucks the trip didn't go well, the views are amazing up there

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IIRC there is an awesome spot right before the red line I drew in. I would have stopped there on my way out and stayed another night but someone was there. I agree about the views. Snow capped mountain and Roosevelt Lake were both visible along the drive.

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So did I...any of this look familiar?
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IIRC there is an awesome spot right before the red line I drew in. I would have stopped there on my way out and stayed another night but someone was there. I agree about the views. Snow capped mountain and Roosevelt Lake were both visible along the drive.

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I just mapped it and yeah that's totally the area. I don't know which parts I got to due to all the snow but ima have to take the Jeep up there and see what's going on

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I just mapped it and yeah that's totally the area. I don't know which parts I got to due to all the snow but ima have to take the Jeep up there and see what's going on

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Lol. On my way back out there were a couple guys with Polaris' that looked at me like I was insane for taking my truck back there.

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Lol. On my way back out there were a couple guys with Polaris' that looked at me like I was insane for taking my truck back there.

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That's intriguing!

You just have gotten further than I did, my Silverado walked to where I stopped

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That's intriguing!

You just have gotten further than I did, my Silverado walked to where I stopped

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I almost stopped (where I should have stopped on the map) at this cave. There was just enough room across the road for me to camp. Didn't go in because it was flooded.

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I almost stopped (where I should have stopped on the map) at this cave. There was just enough room across the road for me to camp. Didn't go in because it was flooded.

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That's really cool. That road goes a long ways too I can't wait to wheel it

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I have never been to Morristown except on my way out of town.....never heard of Mingus. What is there?

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Morristown has a lot off wheeling trails that go to old abandoned mines and stuff, lots of cool things to see.

Mingus is the mountain Jerome is on. Not very remote but lots of trails and whatnot to explore. I haven't done a lot up there yet but it has some amazing views

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andrson mine in morristown

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just sprung for a 20lb CO2 tank with a regulator and valve for airing up tires.

I currently have a $75 tsunami portable air compressor that takes 20-30 minutes to air up from 10psi to 35psi on my four 35" tires. This will take about 3 minutes. It cost me about $200 out the door along with $15 air refills every several trips but if I can air up for 3 minutes instead of 30 when I am exhausted and worn out from a long weekend of camping and wheeling, its worth every single penny.
 

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Apache lake all of last weekend. Saw some Cardinals too.

Heading to pleasant around 11 tonight

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Not sure why it made them all links but looks like they work anyway

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