CAchief
Weekend Warrior
Currently doing some research of the Anza Borrego Discovery Trail that I hope to run with the family this winter. I'm confident my vehicle can handle the route (2nd gen Xterra/~2.5" lift/sliders/skids) but I'm getting some conflicting information about a section called "Broken Shaft Gulch" immediately after Diablo Drop off. I've done off-camber decents and feel confident to handle the drop off section. However, Funtreks Book titled, "California Backroads and 4-wheel-Drive Trails" lists Broken Shaft Gulch (described in the Mud Caves Trail #86) immediately after Diablo Dropoff as "Difficult"; "This trail connects to Sandstone Canyon, Trail #83, via a hard-core route if Diable Dropoff is open..."
My other book, "Backcountry Adventures: Southern California" talks about Diablo Dropoff (Trail #31) but there is no mention of "Broken Shaft Gulch". Other forum posts may reflect this area is not nearly as difficult as it once was, and I'm wondering if the information I'm reading is just outdated.
Any feedback is appreciated!
My other book, "Backcountry Adventures: Southern California" talks about Diablo Dropoff (Trail #31) but there is no mention of "Broken Shaft Gulch". Other forum posts may reflect this area is not nearly as difficult as it once was, and I'm wondering if the information I'm reading is just outdated.
Any feedback is appreciated!