Offroad Poker Trail Run II (Duces) – July 18th

[DC Raptor]

Just signed up.

I will be in the Reno area for a couple of days after the run. If anyone is interested in doing some more offroading...Let me know.

DC

 

[schmeal]

Can you post the radio frequency sheet we're going to be using for this run?

 

[m3dragon]

Here is the order most of us use

1 wxman 151.625
2 trr1 152
3 trr2 152.75
4 lcsmcs 151.775
5 bajapt 154.98
6 fair 150.86
7 mag7 153.38
8 bfgrly 151.715
9 tactcl 153.035
10 checkr 150.86
11 gordon 151
12 core 151.925
13 mrn9 156.45
14 mrn11 156.55
15 mrn16 156.8
16 mrn68 156.425
17 mrn69 156.475
18 mrn72 156.625
19 snow1 151.82
20 snow2 151.88
21 snow3 151.94

 

[m3dragon]

The pre-run of the planned Poker Run II route is complete. Details of the final plan were placed on hold, as the first pre-run the ROC group did revealed the proposed route was not going to work. To quote one of the crew members, it was "soul sucking slow". The ROC crew went out and tested a modified route, which offers a nice mix of terrain and is what we will be using for the run. Get ready to have fun in the dirt on July 18th.

Final details for Poker Run II

Deadline to sign up is July 14th. Decals are ordered the following day.

As with the first poker run, please try to be at the starting address by 7:30am, as we need to pass out decals and event packets. The sooner we get that and our drives meeting done, the sooner we hit the trail.

Meet time - 7:30am

Depart ~ 8:00am

NEW START ADDRESS: Flying J - 480 Truck Inn Way, Fernley, NV 89408

Those with trailers: If you are bringing your off roader via trailer, you can leave the trailer at the Pilot Travel Center and then caravan with the group the 14 miles down the freeway to the trail head. Alternatively, there is a area at the trail start you can also drive to and unload and leave the trailer.

We are changing the lunch / after run stop to a local brewery, as we try to support the local guys when we can.

Great Basin Brewing Company:
Address: 846 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV
Planned arrive time is ~ 3:00pm

Current claimed numbers:

 

[m3dragon]

The following trip report covers the two Pre Runs of the poker run trails for the Deuces event. The initial trail was based on an old VORRA map and looked promising for a great run. Between the two different days of trail runs, the ROC team covered over 300 miles of trails and had zero issues. In some stretches of the trail, the crew was able to run up to 100 mph, while in other stretches the ROC crew suffered through 10 mph crawler trails.

Below are some of the highlight images of the Pre-runs.

Here is the video of both days of Pre-running:

https://youtu.be/9afhIDYbVQA

Pre-run 1 - The start of the trail was not horrible, but was a bit of a climb. There wasn't anything too crazy, but little did the crew know what was in store. Keep in mind, this was after the BIG rain storms in Reno and the crew was out there while some lingering showers were still around.

After the initial climb and a short flat section the crew came to what is quoted as the start of the "soul sucking trail" sections; slow crawler trails that the jeep guys love, but Raptor and Truck owners hate.

After the first of these soulless trails, the group hit some great flat trails before starting the second set of climbs. This turned into a second set of soulless trails, but did offer a great view of the valley that the main course will be run on.

Coming out of the last climb section, the trail opened up and hope was restored that some of the day would not be a total loss. The trail started off so so, and then ended with a fast trail as storms raged all around the crew. Lighting could be seen striking a lake bed, which was awe inspiring and kind of nerve racking all at the same time. After 140 miles, the crew exited the trail feeling gloomy because the route looked so promising but ended up as a painful endeavourer. But more on the fix next.

 

[m3dragon]

With sun rising on a new pre run day, it brought hope of better trails and a run that would be memorable in a good way. Leaving way too early, two Raptors and a bone stock F350 headed up the hill to meet the NV members of the ROC crew to pre run the new trail.

The crew meet up at the planned starting point to top off with fuel and head to the trail head. 14 miles of pavement and the crew was there. Everyone aired down and snapped a quick group photo before hitting the dirt.

The first part of the new planned route started off fast and fun. There were still some remnants of the big rain storms with small washout bumps and some gullies that you needed to take easy on, but there were no major issues. After some fast trails, the crew turned off to a side trail that was technical but still fast and fun.

Following the technical trail was a fast county road trail. The crew was able to make great time and had some fun drifting around some corners. Reaching the first check point, the crew took a group photo in front of the "Aeromater" windmill. Not spending too much time there, the crew hit the trail to checkpoint 2.

On the way to check point two, the crew went on what I like to call "adventure trail." The reason for this is there is a trail... kind of. It was faint, but you could see it and it was a different change of pace to desert blasting. After this short adventure section, the group split into two. One group took the main route and the other group took the hook trail around the mountain. This section was added to the planned loop for everyone and made for a great canyon shot. This route also lead to finding a lot of "ass" on the trail. Coming out of this section, you could see the dry lake bed that the trail was making a big loop around.

The two groups met at check point two and had lunch. The back half of the trail was a mix of FAST and easy turns. You still had to be on guard for wash outs, but over all they were fast and fun trails. Waiting at check point two, I was able to get a pick of the 2001 F350 bone stock with 250K on it. We affectionately called it "stage coach," as it just kept going. Bear in mind, the trail was no powder puff trail. On one major wash out, the driver had to work to get in and out because it was that steep.

At the end of the trail, the crew made a quick stop at the Nightingale Mine. Our group likes to go out to find things vs. just running in the desert. So this was one of the many areas we have mapped to go check out. After taking a quick group photo, we explored the area for a bit. There's not much left as you can see, but the mine shaft was still open as were a few others. Watch your step.

From the mine, it was a short 30 mile run to the end of the trail. Covering 145 and 165 miles, respectively (the group that split did more, HAHA), we averaged 40 mph and a few members were cruising in the 90s at points. This run promises to be a lot of fun and offer a great mix of terrain for a day run. See you all on the 18th and remember the deadline to sign up is the 14th so that decals can be made and the restaurant can be notified of how many people to expect.

 

[Mluis11]

I can't wait! Thanks to you and the crew for all your prep work to make this possible. I clicked on the link to register in the first post and it isn't working........

 

[Trick.Raptor]

I can't wait! Thanks to you and the crew for all your prep work to make this possible. I clicked on the link to register in the first post and it isn't working........

Just registered myself... totally forgot. We are heading up Friday morn... how about you?

 

[Mluis11]

Just registered myself... totally forgot. We are heading up Friday morn... how about you?

Did the link work for you? Leaving Friday, but not sure on the time yet. Dad is coming on this trip and I'm not sure if he is working at all Friday. Hopefully by noon at the latest. Have you figured out where you're staying Friday?

 

[Trick.Raptor]

I used this one from the 1st page...

Offroad Poker Trail Run II (Duces) – July 18th

We are staying at the Residence Inn Reno.