Halloween Group Ride - Diablo Drop Off
Schedule
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Anza Borrego Desert State Park | Rancho Sante Fe, CA
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The time of year is near and we will again hold our annual themed desert run to celebrate Halloween and kick off the desert season! 💀🎃🦇What to expect:
- Technical Rating: 3/10 - Fun run for beginners and experienced desert runners alike.
- Canyon Sin Nombre to Plaster City via Fish Creek Wash. Optional offshoot back into Sandstone Canyon
- https://webmap.onxmaps.com/offroad/share/content?share_id=01K5X5NNAPB0DRPD889EQXVRKY
Itinerary:
- Convoys:
— The 8 east; Los Coches Park & Ride: 13702 Camino Canada (8:30am rollout)
- Staging: 32.82995, -116.17017
- Roll Out: Canyon Sin Nombre (10:30am)
Requirements:
- 4WD BRONCO or other off-road vehicle (stock capable; open diffs are fine)
- Full tank of gas
- Radio - GMRS or UHF/VHF
Details:
- Radio Channels
— Primary: GMRS 17 / 462.600 MHz
— Secondary: GMRS 21 / 462.700 MHz
— * we will start with these, if there’s chatter will coordinate switch to alternates
Suggested Gear to Bring:
— Air Up/Down Tools
— Soft Shackles
— Tow ropes or straps
*since this is a large group ride, there is plenty of gear we can share. Don’t feel pressure to buy anything just for this ride.
— Water, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, cooler, first aid kit
Other Notes:
- This is a family-friendly ride—kids and pets welcome (where allowed).
- Respect Tread Lightly principles and local rules.
- We ride as a group—no one gets left behind! You should always know where the vehicle is ahead and behind you. If you have to slow down or communicate to see them please do, especially at turns!
- See and be seen. Use your lights.
- Holler if you need a spot! We will ensure spotters are in place if there are any areas or obstacles that warrant but if you are unsure of a line or just want some assistance use your comms. Safety is priority.
- Please consider sharing your photos and videos! We love to highlight content to show new folks what to expect at our events! Please add to event albums and/or tag @sdbroncos / #sdbroncos across social platforms!
Resources:
- GMRS channel reference:
Channel 15 – 462.5500 MHz
Channel 16 – 462.5750 MHz
Channel 17 – 462.6000 MHz
Channel 18 – 462.6250 MHz
Channel 19 – 462.6500 MHz
Channel 20 – 462.6750 MHz
Channel 21 – 462.7000 MHz
Channel 22 – 462.7250 MHz
- Suggested beginner radio: Baofeng UV5-R
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Where is it happening?
Anza Borrego Desert State Park, San Diego, California, Rancho Sante Fe, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
