Easy access to hiking in the Oracle State Park and the Arizona Trail or jeeping and horseback riding through the Charlou Gap. Here are the rules of the thread…loosely Has to be very specific and include where you start, the trails you take and the direction you ride them. Will post pics for all those who didnt make it. Its one of the few rides in Southern Arizona that has potential water year round flowing along side it. Current trail map and GPS points for OHV riding and camping at Charouleau Gap in Arizona. View 17 photos for 6 S Hobe Rd, Oracle, AZ 85623 a bed, bath, . Interested in going pm me or just post. Tucson's hidden GEM The GPX file only takes you to the Charlou Gap rd. Just north of Tucson, Arizona, this trail meanders through the lower elevations of 9100 foot Mount Lemmon, offering excellent views of the Sonoran Desert and sheer granite cliffs. Charouleau Gap, (pronounced shar-lou) is the quintessential southern Arizona 4x4 trail and a must do for anyone with a modified off-road vehicle. Will report back with pics and review of performance comparison. Went with a group of off road enthusiasts to run the Charlou Gap. Charouleau Gap We’re not sure how often this trail is used, and it mainly double-track used by the local Off-Roading enthusiasts. I will be taking my Jeep Rubicon Unlimited out to test things out a bit more extensively. Joined May 3, 2013 Messages 61 Location The Desert. Feb 19, 2017. If you only do to one bike event this week, I’m asking you to get political and attend the Pima County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. Charouleau Gap is an extremely fun trail north of Tucson from Catalina to Oracle that offers an exciting variety of terrain and challenges from moderate to extreme. The property is covered in oaks, manzanita, and boulders and wildlife abounds. Vacant land located at TBD Viento #24, Oracle, AZ 85623 sold for $62,000 on Jun 12, 2018. posted by KevinandSpring at 5:03 PM 0 comments. Looking for a medium speed ride cause its really tough. Charouleau Gap. Braswell says that the fire was sparked by lightning, but is now under control and that crew will monitor it throughout the night. Our Thanksgiving holiday was spent in Tucson, AZ. The trail follows old mining paths and roads used for fire suppression. Hey how would you rate the difficulty of that trail ? View Patagonia Mountains in a larger map for even more DETAILS! Reactions: bugsnbikes, txlonghorn, SUMMIT CRUISERS and 6 others. My buddy and I are going up to Charlou gap for a ride this sat. Stunning views of the Galiuro Mountains. What does everyone think? ZJ XJ 85 4-runner We'll be at the minit market at 8:00a _____ 11-11-2010, 01:13 PM skivviss...slightly sane. Was down in Gardner Canyon last week and Patagonia the week before in the snow. I would like to do a long day trip, but if anyone wants to camp afterward go for it. azfj80pinal. Also an awesome way to make the ride out to Cherry Tank into a loop ride. Get yourself and your rig ready for the trip: Make sure both you and your vehicle are ready for your next adventure. More info to come. Anyone up for a tough ride this weekend in Tucson. This here is what protection looks like! Golder Ranch Fire District firefighters responded to a 1 acre brush fire in the area know as Charlou Gap, according to department spokesperson Ann-Marie Braswell. ! Tucson, AZ Vehicle: BAD ASS SUPERCHARGED BEAST TRD S/C, TRD quick shifter, AFE CAI, Magnaflow cat back exhaust, Fox racing shocks, TC UCA, All-pro expo leafs, Bestop soft top, Wet Okole black seat covers, Scan gauge II. ... Down Red Ridge, up the backside of Charlou Gap, then down to Cherry Tank, through 50 Year Tr, all the way to Catalina State Park. Well, with my TCI skidplate successfully installed, I thought I'd take advantage of having the afternoon off work to try it out on the High-Clearance 4x4 FS road that inspired me to buy it in the first place. Would love to meet up with you guys sometime. Difficulty Most will find this to be a moderate to difficult trail. I'd like to do a run close to home in between the big runs, so let me know if you have spare time one of these weekends. Lots more stability with … This means leaving the Phx area by 8am or so and getting back sometime after 5pm. That's long ways from Idaho! I know you guys are planning one the friday after, if anyone would like to go the 20th on a saturday we have 3 going. It is tough physically and technically (the downhill portion near the top has the potential for serious injury – it is very steep and also covered with … Anyone want to do Charlou Gap Sunday 16 Dec. OK, so I haven't been out much lately and I'm looking to do Charlou / Charouleau Gap just north of Tucson, mainly because for some reason it's one of the few trails I've never done. They will be making the final decision on if … While driving along the Florence-Kelvin Highway we came across a Crown Head Saguaro. Can share a lot of gps tracks with people if interested. I've said it once and I'll say it again, there is no better plan for a mountain biker than Tucson, from November to March. Kevin, with Tucson city in the background. Trip Reports & Photos Have a favorite trail or great story you want to tell about this is the place. Once we got into stream and began climbing the wet rocks … So we we took a few detours with our RZR - first trip was Glamis, then Tucson, then Florence, AZ then Sedona. Great singletrack trail that offers some spectacular riding in the upper ends of the 50yr system. Unlike Yuma, it takes a surprisingly long time to get out of town. Also known as Charleau Gap, Charlou Gap, C-Gap, and The Gap depending on who is attempting to spell it. ... Down Red Ridge, up the backside of Charlou Gap, then down to Cherry Tank, through 50 Year Tr, all the way to Catalina State Park. Been riding the Tucson area for years and am familiar with lots of places to go. The road, I really shouldn't call it a road. '12 … My buddy has 28 inch Mongrels on his 900. Also the most common way to connect Charlou Gap to the Upper 50yr when coming back from CDO. with family. Went out to Charlou Gap outside of Tucson with a group of RZRs. At Sonoita, connect with Hwy 82 south to Patagonia. MLS# 21728021. Thread starter #58 Awesome..... it was more then powerful to move fj80. As you come into Patagonia turn left on a small road just south of the post office. A few years back Charlou was … (Includes AZ trails information for ATV and motorcycle use) Home > Arizona > Charouleau Gap > Trail Map : Charouleau Gap: Tucson, AZ Click icons to locate. posted by KevinandSpring at 5:01 PM 0 comments. Kevin woke me up this morning at 4:00 and said … Directions to the Trail: Take Hwy 83 south from Tucson. Copy After an amazing Thanksgiving and Meryl's birthday celebration with the Stephen's, I was pretty worked. PopScreen - Video Search, Bookmarking and Discovery Engine. I heard we may head to Charlou Gap near Tucson, or to a trail near Superior - Hackberry I imagine? posted by KevinandSpring at 5:02 PM 0 comments. It's time to simplify your life and move to the country. It was mentioned a few posts before but take a look at Ridingarizona.com for some good rides, info and great people as well. Kevin running up Pusch ridge trail. PopCharts; Sign Up; Log In; HUGE DODGE CUMMINS MUD TRUCK on TRACTOR TIRES SINKS! I still have the stock big horns and we had several other types of tires in the group. I've said it once and I'll say it again, there is no better plan for a mountain biker than Tucson, from November to March. Will Will taking it to Charlou Gap in Tucson this weekend for a maiden voyage. Once over to Oracle one can decide to slab back 77 or back over the gap. OK. Join Date: Nov 2010. Posts: 272 | Kudos: +16 Images: 1. tentatively in for this, will know for sure soon. As for riding areas - Tucson is surrounded by them, but most of it is at lower elevations & there aren't a lot of technical trails - most of it is unimproved ranch roads. Twenty-six miles through the Catalina Mountains, running from Oracle to the outskirts of Tucson. Tucson, AZ. Ride Name: Charlou Gap Date: 8/15/10 Meeting time: Stands up at 8:30AM Meeting location: Staging area off N. Lago Del Oro Pkwy Estimated Length of Ride: 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Notes: We will ride at the pace dictated by the group. Hey, just wanted to let everyone know that some guys on another forum (that shall not be named - lol) are planning on a run to do a run to Charlou Gap on the 27th. This is one of the more difficult trails near Tucson, and as such requires a modicum of planning. There is no actual "open desert" - just a bunch of roads passing through a mix of public and private land. Arizona Travel Blog Listing - Arizona, United States, North America, page 107 Let's get a discussion going as to where/when. 4WD Challenging; Experienced Driver; 19 miles, 5-7 hours; Rock, Ruts, and Stream Crossings . Some info here and here. From there you have a few different options to get back to town or wherever you left your car. land built in that sold on 10/18/2019. Sat 11/20 Charlou Gap. … Went out to test things out a bit more extensively and Discovery Engine but take a at. 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