olskool
04-17-2008, 09:11
Tabasco Twister Trail (Extreme) 26 April, 2008
www.OlSkool4x4.com (http://www.OlSkool4x4.com) & www.***************** (http://www.*****************) offroad clubs are running the Tabasco Twister Trail which is located in the Chile Canyons area just North of Picacho Peak, about 5 miles west of Las Cruces. This offroad adventure will include Extreme Rock Crawling, Hiking and camping. For the hiking participants (spectators) you will need a stock 4x4 vehicle in order to reach the hiking area to watch the 4x4 action. The camp site will be on the trail OL’Skool style. Camping is not mandatory, after the trail is completed you may stay or head back home. The trail ranges in elevation from approximately 4,200 feet to 4,700 feet; the trail offers a great view of the Mesilla Valley and various surrounding mountain ranges. This trail consists of really big rocks and boulders, and very steep waterfalls that each vehicle must be climb. One of the most difficult waterfalls has a winch point. The trail is a little over 14 miles long and takes a good 6 to 8 hours to complete. Trail requirements; 35 inch tires, Winch, Front and Rear Lockers and an Experienced Driver.
Getting There:
It is a long drive over dirt roads to get to the trail head for The Tabasco Twister, but it is well worth the drive. The trail starts with several very technical boulder fields that lead to the first big ledge.
In order to make the ledge, you need to climb up onto an off-camber section to the left. If you don't make it, you become high centered with both front and rear wheels off the ground (35in or smaller tires). I mainly catch on my left rear spring hanger there.
After the first big ledge, there are two off camber sections. Your choice, climb the rocks on the left or risk body damage by taking the off-camber line to the right. Without a spotter it is easy to fall off the rocks and get hung up so bring a good spotter.
After the off-camber sections is the second major ledge known as The Abyss (15 foot high waterfall). It is named the Abyss for the large wash out on the drivers side, falling in would be as good as bottomless. This obstacle is very difficult even for the big dogs. More people take the strap here than anywhere else, some but not many, walk right up it.
After The Abyss, there is ledge after ledge. None of the ledges match The Abyss, but most are very difficult and we won’t get back to the Campsite (start location) until around 18:00.
www.OlSkool4x4.com (http://www.OlSkool4x4.com) & www.***************** (http://www.*****************) offroad clubs are running the Tabasco Twister Trail which is located in the Chile Canyons area just North of Picacho Peak, about 5 miles west of Las Cruces. This offroad adventure will include Extreme Rock Crawling, Hiking and camping. For the hiking participants (spectators) you will need a stock 4x4 vehicle in order to reach the hiking area to watch the 4x4 action. The camp site will be on the trail OL’Skool style. Camping is not mandatory, after the trail is completed you may stay or head back home. The trail ranges in elevation from approximately 4,200 feet to 4,700 feet; the trail offers a great view of the Mesilla Valley and various surrounding mountain ranges. This trail consists of really big rocks and boulders, and very steep waterfalls that each vehicle must be climb. One of the most difficult waterfalls has a winch point. The trail is a little over 14 miles long and takes a good 6 to 8 hours to complete. Trail requirements; 35 inch tires, Winch, Front and Rear Lockers and an Experienced Driver.
Getting There:
It is a long drive over dirt roads to get to the trail head for The Tabasco Twister, but it is well worth the drive. The trail starts with several very technical boulder fields that lead to the first big ledge.
In order to make the ledge, you need to climb up onto an off-camber section to the left. If you don't make it, you become high centered with both front and rear wheels off the ground (35in or smaller tires). I mainly catch on my left rear spring hanger there.
After the first big ledge, there are two off camber sections. Your choice, climb the rocks on the left or risk body damage by taking the off-camber line to the right. Without a spotter it is easy to fall off the rocks and get hung up so bring a good spotter.
After the off-camber sections is the second major ledge known as The Abyss (15 foot high waterfall). It is named the Abyss for the large wash out on the drivers side, falling in would be as good as bottomless. This obstacle is very difficult even for the big dogs. More people take the strap here than anywhere else, some but not many, walk right up it.
After The Abyss, there is ledge after ledge. None of the ledges match The Abyss, but most are very difficult and we won’t get back to the Campsite (start location) until around 18:00.