ragedracer
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Finally got my title from GL, so I decided to take the family for a trip. We drove up to the top of Harquahala Peak in Southwestern AZ. You can drive all the way to the top, which is about 6000'. Very steep, unmaintained roads. The road up is about 9 miles long in which you start essentially at sea level. Had to use 4 low on much of the trip (up AND down) due to the steep grades. 2wd would just spin the rears, and in 4H, the 6.2l didn't have enough grunt to pull it up.
At the top is an old observatory from the 1920's. They used it to try to predict weather patterns. Also, is a control station for all the canals in Southern AZ. Big microwave towers, solar panels, etc. It is used to remotely open and close locks on the waterways as needed.
My family had a great time. Even took my 1 month old son for his first 4WD trip. He loved it as much as the rest of us.
Enjoy the pics!
At the top is an old observatory from the 1920's. They used it to try to predict weather patterns. Also, is a control station for all the canals in Southern AZ. Big microwave towers, solar panels, etc. It is used to remotely open and close locks on the waterways as needed.
My family had a great time. Even took my 1 month old son for his first 4WD trip. He loved it as much as the rest of us.
Enjoy the pics!
