Big Wheels/Easy Riders

The Big Wheels and Easy Riders, off-highway groups, offer opportunities to explore and enjoy the back country of national forests and statewide terrain in Jeeps, and other suitable vehicles. All vehicles are required to have 4 wheel drive, high clearance and a handheld GMRS or have one installed in their vehicle. Contact Bill Elledge at hemi.ramdodge3@gmail.com.

The groups plan several trips a month year-round for 4-wheel-drive vehicles. There are also several overnight trips each year.

Trips leave from the Sun City West Kuentz Recreation Center parking lot off Stardust Blvd and drivers/passengers meet 20 minutes before departure time to sign in. Trips are rated 1-10 (easy to difficult). Bring your own lunch, water, and a folding chair. Passengers are welcome on a space-available basis. Show up at the departure area for a space-available ride. Passengers are encouraged to pay for refueling the driver’s vehicle.

For more information or to be included in the Big Wheels/Easy Riders email list, contact Greg Smith or Bill Elledge at one of the Sportsman’s Club’s monthly meetings or contact Bill Elledge by email at hemi.ramdodge3@gmail.com.

If you are interested in seeing the back country but are not inclined toward rock climbing and the rough trails, the Easy Riders are for you. Contact Greg Smith for more information.

Easy Rider Vehicle Requirements

Back Road Equipment

Trail Rating

Easy Rider Trail Rules, Etiquette & Safety Tips

BIG WHEELS/EASY RIDER RUNS – APRIL – OCTOBER 2024



MONTH	DAY	TIME	LEADER	DESCRIPTION	RATING	MILES
APRIL	16	7:30	RANDY DUNCAN	LOG CORRAL TRAIL	7+	175
APRIL	23	7:00	DERRILL LOWE	SUNFLOWER MINE	7+	200
APRIL	25	5:00 PM	JANET SMITH	CLUB PICNIC HASSAYAMPA	2	50
APRIL	30	7:30	GREG SMITH	ER: MOORE’S GULCH	4	?
MAY	7	7:30	NANCY BILLINGSHURST	ER: FOUR PEAKS TRAIL	3	150
MAY	14	7:30	RANDY DUNCAN	SMASHER CANYON	7+	175
MAY	21	7:00	PAT CONNERS	BW & ER: SHEEPS BRIDGE AND BACK	4+	250
MAY	28	7:30	PAT CONNERS	SYCAMORE CREEK	5+	200
JUNE	6	7:30	GENE BANDELOW	SENATOR HWY TO WILHOIT	6	240
JUNE	13	7:30	PAT CONNERS	BACK WAY TO BLACK CANYON CITY	6	120
JUNE	18	8:00	PAM	ER: BAGHDAD	3	200
JULY	16	7:00	GREG SMITH	ER: COCONINO FOREST	3	200
JULY	30	7:00	GREG SMITH	ER: BLUE MONSTER	5	200
AUGUST	14-15	TBD	TBD	ER: PINETOP	3	500
AUGUST	27	7:30	GREG SMITH	ER: MOUNT ORD	3	150
SEPTEMBER	10	TBD	STEVE WAGGONER	SUBSTATION X TRAIL	7	230
SEPTEMBER	24	7:30	STU TURNER	BUTCHER JONES	7	200
OCTOBER	1	7:00	GREG SMITH	ER: BOX CANYON / WALNUT CANYON	4	223
OCTOBER	8	4:00 PM	THE TURNERS	FALL PLANNING MEETING
OCTOBER	10	5:00 PM	JANET SMITH	CLUB PICNIC HASSAYAMPA	2	50
OCTOBER	22-23	8:00	BOB JANIS	ER: CASTLE DOME, YUMA	4	300