I was reading an article in Hummer Adventures magazine and it mentioned a place in Arizona called Woodpecker Trail.

Has anyone been on it, or know anything about it?

I was reading an article in Hummer Adventures magazine and it mentioned a place in Arizona called Woodpecker Trail.

Has anyone been on it, or know anything about it?

Here's a trail report: http://abell.as.arizona.edu/~hill/4x4/woodp/

One obstacle:

Thanks rodster!

I was reading where Road & Track took a group of H3's through there in 3 hours. It looks like fun. (Definitely do-able.) Located near Florence, AZ, just southeast of Phoenix.

The trail ratings in the link above, gives some of the obstacles 4 and 4+ ratings. One bypass gets rated a 4 also. I noticed there weren't any Hummers in their group.

looks like this guy's been threw the Kayne Creek forest

What are these disc's on his wheels? Commerically available or something he personally fab'd?

They look like the lids off my old trash cans

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
They look like the lids off my old trash cans </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL. You may be right! Wonder how they attach?

Fubar -- Maybe he has teflon wheels and is trying to protect them?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
They look like the lids off my old trash cans </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you from AZ? I travel to phx a ton and see sooooo many h2's and they are all blinged up! Do you agree? But i see a lot of other rigs that makes me think there must be some decent wheeling around...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Thanks rodster!

I was reading where Road & Track took a group of H3's through there in 3 hours. It looks like fun. (Definitely do-able.) Located near Florence, AZ, just southeast of Phoenix.

The trail ratings in the link above, gives some of the obstacles 4 and 4+ ratings. One bypass gets rated a 4 also. I noticed there weren't any Hummers in their group. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you ever go, let me know an I will join, i'm in phx all the time

Looks like a cool trail Rox. The scenery isn't as pretty as Moab, but very cool none-the-less.


Forget the man-hole cover rims. Did you see this guy's butt?

We got some great trails here in Arizona. And we got some good ones around the Phoenix area.
There is a lot of blinged up Hummer H2 in the area, you will see they once at a Hummer dealer event, and then you will never see them again.
I hit all the Hummer events in the Phoenix area.
You could say that I am a Off Road Junkie.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Forget the man-hole cover rims. Did you see this guy's butt? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
THAT was not a nice way to start the day.

Those wheel covers are like the ones I always see on H1's. Fubar, I think a set of those might just help keep the scratches off your new wheels!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Looks like a cool trail Rox. The scenery isn't as pretty as Moab, but very cool none-the-less. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I got to do some great trails down by Yuma in March. The desert in Arizona is really cool. Over by Phoenix there are GIANT saguaro cacti. The great big ones can be hundreds of years old. They can be very pretty when they bloom. Of the trails I was on, most of them followed the washes for miles. It was beautiful.

haven't replaced the rims yet.

Mostly because the truck has been at the dealership since I got back from Moab. The dealership is still working on the over heating issue. I guess my truck likes Moab because I had no over heating issues while there. Got back to NV and drove to CA and had nothing but problems.

But yes that was my thought that those covers just might help protect the rims if and when I get around to replacing them.

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Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Forget the man-hole cover rims. Did you see this guy's butt?

THAT was not a nice way to start the day.

Those wheel covers are like the ones I always see on H1's. Fubar, I think a set of those might just help keep the scratches off your new wheels!


Happy Trails!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KathyK:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Thanks rodster!

I was reading where Road & Track took a group of H3's through there in 3 hours. It looks like fun. (Definitely do-able.) Located near Florence, AZ, just southeast of Phoenix.

The trail ratings in the link above, gives some of the obstacles 4 and 4+ ratings. One bypass gets rated a 4 also. I noticed there weren't any Hummers in their group. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you ever go, let me know an I will join, i'm in phx all the time </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind!

http://www.hummersolutions.com/advanced_search_result.p...wheel+covers&x=0&y=0

found them for the H1 anyway.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fubar00:
http://www.hummersolutions.com/advanced_search_result.p...wheel+covers&x=0&y=0

found them for the H1 anyway. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Do they come in chrome?

anything is possible

Fubar -- You plan on replacing/returning your wheels?

I have some pretty bad scratches, too, although a constant coat of trail dirt keeps them looking good.

I swapped emails with A/R about the off-road-advertised teflon not holding up off-road. Here's what they had to say:

I don’t have a repair kit yet, we are working on it. I will forward this to my guys in California at the factory who were working on it. I really don’t know where they stand at this moment.

Rodster,
Big O will not take them back because of owner stupidity and I don't blame them.

They also said they had no idea about a repair kit.

To be honest it would not have mattered what type of 18 inch rims I had, they would have gotten dinged up on the particular trail I was on.
Bigger tires might have helped prevent the damage. 35's on 18 inch rims look great in my opinion but aired down that extra inch of rim size isn't helping. As seen by my dings if I had stayed with 17 inch rims those dings on the rim would have been on the side wall of the tire and not on the rim.

I'm considering the rancho 4 inch lift and will have to re-think tire size and rim choice. At this point I don't know what I want to do. I love wheeling and dings are going to be part of that experience. That is something I will have to live with.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
Fubar -- You plan on replacing/returning your wheels?

I have some pretty bad scratches, too, although a constant coat of trail dirt keeps them looking good.

I swapped emails with A/R about the off-road-advertised teflon not holding up off-road. Here's what they had to say:

I don’t have a repair kit yet, we are working on it. I will forward this to my guys in California at the factory who were working on it. I really don’t know where they stand at this moment.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The vechile paint I'm not too worried about for the most part the scratches from Kayne Creek's forest will buff out. The damage to the rims is another story but I'm now of the mind set that wheeling causes damage so live with it, as much as possible.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
We got some great trails here in Arizona. And we got some good ones around the Phoenix area.
You could say that I am a Off Road Junkie. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Would you like to share some of your favorite off-road spots? I may be headed your way (to Yuma) in the spring. I wanted to do a trail from Tuscon to Yuma without hitting the blacktop but I never found one.

Title of thread, "Where's Woodpecker Trail?"

My first thought was "Miss Piggy's butt"

Just thought you'd like to know.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Title of thread, "Where's Woodpecker Trail?"

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I thought it was 4 miles east of Hershey Highway?

Trails in the Quartzside, Yuma Area as follow.
Trail Rating( E- Easy, M-Mod, D- Diff )

1. Plomosa Mountains ( E )

2. Sand Bowl OHV Area ( D )

3. Dripping Springs ( M )

4. Palm Canyon ( E ) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. This is home to Bighorn Sheep.
This trail is between Quartzside and Yuma.

5. Castle Dome Mountains ( M )

6. Laguna Mountain Ridge ( M )

Gila Bend, Sentinel, Why Area

1. Oatman Massacre Site ( E ) Historic site where Oatman Family was attacked by Indians. Also Butterfield Stage Rute and neaby grave sites area in this area.

2. Butterfield Stage Rute ( E ) Trail is in the Sonoran Desert National Monumen

3. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument ( E ) There is some loop trails in this area to run.

Tucson, Oracle, Nogales Area

1. Backway to Mt Lemmon ( E )

2. Rice Peak ( D )

3. Charouleau Gap ( D )

4. Chimney Rock ( D )

5. Chivo Falls ( D )

6. Gunsight Pass ( M )

7. Gardner Canyon ( M )

8. Bull Springs Road ( M )

9. Patagonia Mountains ( E )

If you hit any of these trail be sure to take lots and lots of Drinking Water with you.

And watch out for Snakes.

Thanks AZ HB!

H2 Rocks

If you need more information on a trail, or where a trail starts let me know and I will try to get information on it for you.

on the wheel covers:

I wonder if they make one that a spinner could bolt up to...

Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm

Yes. Run Photos from Upper Woodpecker with H1's (March of 2005) can be found here:

http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3146557/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3149453/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3158969/guest.phtml

It's a very doable run. The Arizona Association of 4WD Clubs rates it a 4.0 to 4.5+ out of 5.

-Steve

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
I was reading an article in Hummer Adventures magazine and it mentioned a place in Arizona called Woodpecker Trail.

Has anyone been on it, or know anything about it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you for the link.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice find. Anybody know how they attach? I assume that's what the "flash zinced hardware" is for...


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fubar:
Thank you for the link.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You replace 4 lug nuts with 4 that have the receiving end for the screws. Obviously you remove the stupid little cover.

You then mount the rock rim cover. Since everything is in a pure circle, there's no need for balancing.

From my time wheeling with H1's equipped with them - they work very, very well.

I've been saved from this type of abuse only because I run wider than stock tires that give me over an inch on each side past the rim.

If you run stock tire widths, and you wheel in shale or granite areas, your rims will get munched.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
H2 Rocks

If you need more information on a trail, or where a trail starts let me know and I will try to get information on it for you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Awesome! Thank you. If my trip becomes reality, I will definitely PM you for more info. I saved the link and info. I know there is a Park outside Scottsdale that you can go to also, and I'd like to come to that area and see some countryside.

I really like the Desert, I think it's absolutely beautiful, and I remember how surprised I was at some of the trail difficulty when I was down there last Spring. (and I found those trails by chance) I also got lucky and hit the Southwest during the 100 year bloom. It was really a site to see.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Yes. Run Photos from Upper Woodpecker with H1's (March of 2005) can be found here:

http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3146557/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3149453/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3158969/guest.phtml

It's a very doable run. The Arizona Association of 4WD Clubs rates it a 4.0 to 4.5+ out of 5.

-Steve
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thank you! Those are great photos!
How long did it take you to complete the trail?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Hey...there's an idea. Anyone ever powder coated the whole damn rig?

Sean

When I've run it (I didn't go on that run because my truck had a dead Power Steering pump and 2 cut tire sidewalls from the prior run!), it took all day. You have to drive out to Florence Junction to the trailhead.

-Steve

No, but I've seriously thought about RhinoLining an entire truck before.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Hey...there's an idea. Anyone ever powder coated the whole damn rig?

Sean </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
No, but I've seriously thought about RhinoLining an entire truck before. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Somebody has to have done that before.

I'm driving an H3 today. When I signed the paperwork for the rental, they told me;
no smoking,
bring it back full;
and keep all 4 tires on the ground at all times. LMAO!