• 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7:30 AM (On the trail to the trail by 8:00am)⁣ - We're going to get an early start to go beat some of the heat.

• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 (𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃): +/- 8 hours on dirt depending on number of rigs. Plan for a day on the trail!

• 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 33.93120, -111.46398 (This is the trailhead for the Pine Mountain Trail)⁣

• 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q5wTgx3tsG4JEAmM7 (You will get off the Beeline at the Mt. Ord exit)⁣

• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: Advanced – 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝟏𝟓 𝐕𝐄𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐒 + 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬⁣

• 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝: NO ⁣
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  𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞 – 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋 - 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝⁣
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  We’re excited to announce a run on the Sunflower Mine Trail, one of the more challenging routes in the Arizona backcountry. Due to the difficulty level, this ride is limited to 15 vehicles + Trail Leads, so don’t wait to sign up. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲.⁣
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  This trail is a true desert gem. Combining several routes, it takes you through a rugged, scenic canyon to the historic Sunflower Mine (also known as National Mine). Originally operational from 1913 to 1965, the mine primarily produced cinnabar—used in mercury processing and gold extraction—along with smaller amounts of gold and silver before finally closing in 1985. While much of the original structure was removed in 2014, a few remnants still remain as a glimpse into Arizona's mining past.⁣
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  But let’s be honest—the real thrill is in the drive. Get ready for some serious rock crawling, shaded canyon runs, and a variety of optional obstacles that will test both your skills and your rig. Narrow shelf roads wind through the hills, offering breathtaking views that make every tight turn worth it.⁣
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  𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲—𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! (See the comments for a few pictures of the last time the group went out)⁣
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  𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟓 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 (plus 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐦𝐢𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥). We will track the registrations as Going and put up a list when the run is full.⁣
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  Please note: If you're hesitant about scraping your skid plates or hearing rocks kiss the underside of your Bronco — this probably isn’t the trail for you. Body damage is a real possibility here.⁣
  Plan for a Full Day Adventure⁣
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  We’ll kick things off at the trailhead near the Mt. Ord exit off Highway 87 (Beeline Highway), where we’ll air down and hold a quick driver’s meeting. From there, we’ll make our way along the Pine Mountain and Saddle Mountain trails to reach the Sunflower Mine loop. After completing the loop, we’ll return to our original staging area to air up. While the trail can be run in about 4 hours, please plan for a full day—with a larger group, the run typically takes closer to 8 hours.⁣
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  𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:⁣
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  To join this trail run, your rig must have:⁣
  • Minimum 35” tires⁣
  • Rear locker (front locker highly recommended)⁣
  • Skid plates⁣
  • Rock sliders strongly recommended⁣
  • Remove large factory running boards or side steps. If you show up with them and they pose a risk, you’ll be asked to remove them before we hit the trail.⁣ (See photo in comment below of running boards being removed on the trail)
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  𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣
  • No one gets left behind. Ever.⁣
  • Pack it in, pack it out.⁣
  • GMRS radio (We’ll pick a channel at the air-down spot. Please make sure you know how to use it!)⁣
  • Plenty of water & drinks — bring more than you think you’ll need⁣
  • Lunch & camp chair for the break⁣
  • Full tank of fuel before we start⁣
  • Compressor and Air Down gear⁣
  • Your usual off-road kit including recovery gear.⁣
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  As always, expect the possibility of Arizona pinstripes (and in this case, there is a risk of body damage). Arizona Broncos is not responsible for any damage that may occur during the run.⁣
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  𝘈 𝘎𝘗𝘟 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘵.⁣