BajaNomad - Wornout's 2025-2026 Desert Runs Thread:12-12-25: Pumpkin Rock Run

Wornout's 2025-2026 Desert Runs Thread:12-12-25: Pumpkin Rock Run

David K - 10-13-2025 at 07:38 AM

From 'wornout' (Warren): This FRIDAY, October 17th, 2025 will be our first desert run. It will be a simple run since it is the first run (inaugural) of the season.

We will meet at the tires at 9:00 am on FRIDAY. We will be going to the beehive and then on to Tulare Canyon. See you at the tires FRIDAY.

*Scroll down to see the latest run link, on Relive (moving map with trip photos and videos)

[Edited on 12-12-2025 by David K]

bajatrailrider - 10-16-2025 at 08:13 AM

Hi David There Oct 17 run I cant make as we go to El Coyotes .I have two friends with homes there . So Im thinking of going with others on Next run. Wont bring moto or SXS just one of my offroad 4x4s . Would you think of Joining us? I think I have not been there overe 10 years. I have never like Off road there but willing give it another shot .

David K - 10-16-2025 at 03:04 PM

Hi Larry,
No trips for me until later next year. I have some big back surgery coming up, then a few months recovery after. I do miss Baja and am fortunate to have had such a great trip last May www.vivabaja.com/baja-525 which included San Vicente!
Is your website no longer online?

bajatrailrider - 10-16-2025 at 04:23 PM

David I dont do tours too much work keep motos running. I still lead other off-road tours with other companies motos. Wish you well on surgery yes, we had good time with you. Do you still have 4x4 Toyota

David K - 10-17-2025 at 08:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider

Do you still have 4x4 Toyota

Oh, yes indeed!
It doesn't get out four-wheeling much, anymore (for now), but I am keeping it maintained for that time... It is still the same 2010 model you rode in, back in 2017.
By-the-way, I co-administer a new Facebook group called Toyotas in Baja: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toyotasinbaja nearly 800 members already.

Good to hear you are still doing what you love!

10-17-25: Tulare Canyon (1st Run of the season) 2 minutes

David K - 10-17-2025 at 05:03 PM

Watch it on Relive: https://www.relive.com/view/vMq5RdkD7Qv

[Edited on 10-18-2025 by David K]

10-24-25: Cajon Canyon

David K - 10-24-2025 at 04:34 PM

Watch it on Relive: https://www.relive.com/view/v36A9e5XxZ6

bajatrailrider - 10-25-2025 at 07:28 AM

Looks like they had Fun off road trip David . Good you're keeping your Toyota running well. I still have all my off-road toys Toyota off road truck good shape. I still have the Nissan Diesel I sold it with big deposit. Give the Guy two month to pay it off he did not call me back for 4 months. So, I changed my mind not for sale anymore. Only has 60k on it did more mods also use it off road.

David K - 10-25-2025 at 01:02 PM

Did you keep the deposit??? 😉

bajatrailrider - 10-25-2025 at 07:37 PM

Yes I told him I keep the truck two months because I can't drive it. no refund on deposit he called 4 months later. Only to ask if still for sale I said no . He did not ask for refund anyway

bajatrailrider - 10-25-2025 at 09:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajatrailrider

Yes I told him I keep the truck two months because I can't drive it. no refund on deposit he called 4 months later. Only to ask if still for sale I said no . He did not ask for refund anyway

In 2015:

David K - 10-26-2025 at 04:16 PM

10 years + ago, on the Pole Line Road (with Ken Cooke, 4x4abc, TMW, and other Nomads):

All my photos of that epic trip: https://vivabaja.com/pole-line-road-2015/

My photo of the group, labeled:

bajatrailrider - 10-27-2025 at 08:13 AM

Fun times David if I remember three trucks broke down. Then Wils 5,000-pound broco broke the little Nissan. Pulled him real good Mike at 82 Ed Hall and Wil . Still off roading and riding dirt bikes. On that trip my KYB shocks in front blew out seals. So it was bottoming out when I got home. The diesel has large oil pan then small one bolted to it . Had 3in dent it it so I removed it . Ponded out dent fixed I decided to make it serous off-road truck. Custom made skid plates rad engine trans and T case. It had 31in tires went to 33in to do this big-time mods in front. To make tires clear I had to modify the fire wall plus lift body 3in more. total lift w tires 7in it handles on /off road amazing. Thank you for pictures David and good times hoping after your surgery . we can do another run

David K - 10-27-2025 at 11:52 AM

Thank you. The Fords didn't do well. John Marnell (in a Tacoma) stayed with one that elected to get back to his Hardy River home before we actually began the Pole Line section on Day 2. The coil on the Bronco failed near the end of Day 2. TW even went back to the wrecked Suzuki Samurai to get its coil to try it. The Toyotas, Jeeps, Mercedes G Wagons, and your Nissan all were great on the Pole Line Road of 1942.

On a different note, this week's desert run will be on Wednesday this week and head north to the turquoise mine and clam shell canyon per an email from Wornout.

Ken Cooke - 10-27-2025 at 02:04 PM

Those look like fun trails, David. I really miss not being out there. Larrys Nissan looks like its all business now. 7" of lift and 33s is whats needed for Baja. I'm glad that he didnt sell it.

David K - 10-27-2025 at 07:18 PM

Hi Ken! Hope you are doing as good as possible. Those Relive videos are great fun to see Wornout's weekly runs.

bajatrailrider - 10-28-2025 at 04:46 AM

Ken Cooke our fearless leader I wish you well. I was going to sell the Nissan Diesel for lack of use. As dirt bikes number one than SXS and Toyota pre runner. Toyota is fast but no 4X4 so now guys w raptors and other 4x4s. Want me to show them around :

too old to dirt bike. Mike from pole line road now 82 he is still on dirt bike. Does all the hard stuff he is amazing Ed Hall and Wil still riding.

10-29-25: Powerline Run

David K - 10-29-2025 at 02:35 PM

See the photos, videos and moving map (2 min.) on Relive:
https://www.relive.com/view/vYvExj88Zwq

11-7-25: Salt Pond Run

David K - 11-8-2025 at 09:23 AM

See it on Relive: https://www.relive.com/view/v8qVzpK523q

11-28-25: Volcano Run

David K - 11-30-2025 at 09:32 AM

See the photos, videos, and map on Relive: https://www.relive.com/view/v8qkKp8zeKq

San Felipe, the old Puertecitos Road, the 'Volcano', and end on the road to Rancho Percebu...

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[Edited on 11-30-2025 by David K]

12-5-25 Esperanza Canyon Run

David K - 12-5-2025 at 05:58 PM

No photos at the canyon, but do enjoy the others: https://www.relive.com/view/v1vjZdVDWJv

12-12-25: Pumpkin Rock Run

David K - 12-12-2025 at 04:34 PM

The Pumpkin Rock is a couple miles north of the sulfur mine hills...
See the run photos and moving map: https://www.relive.com/view/vQvxkQn4BBq

BeachSeeker - 12-12-2025 at 04:45 PM

Is Warren posting info about these runs somewhere? I'd like to join, but haven't been able to find anything except the relive stuff. I guess I could always stop by his store and ask!, but was hoping there was a schedule linked somewhere.

David K - 12-12-2025 at 11:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BeachSeeker

Is Warren posting info about these runs somewhere? I'd like to join, but haven't been able to find anything except the relive stuff. I guess I could always stop by his store and ask!, but was hoping there was a schedule linked somewhere.

Yes, on the San Felipe Sidewinders Facebook page and I also am on his auto emails that announce the next run, a few days before.
He goes by Wornout here on Nomad and other places.

BeachSeeker - 12-13-2025 at 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Quote: Originally posted by BeachSeeker

Yes, on the San Felipe Sidewinders Facebook page and I also am on his auto emails that announce the next run, a few days before.
He goes by Wornout here on Nomad and other places.

If a "San Felipe Sidewinders" Facebook group exists, I certainly can't find it. Is that the actual name of the group? Got a link? Thanks!

David K - 12-13-2025 at 05:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by BeachSeeker

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Quote: Originally posted by BeachSeeker

Yes, on the San Felipe Sidewinders Facebook page and I also am on his auto emails that announce the next run, a few days before.
He goes by Wornout here on Nomad and other places.

If a "San Felipe Sidewinders" Facebook group exists, I certainly can't find it. Is that the actual name of the group? Got a link? Thanks!

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1302797356569259/

BeachSeeker - 12-14-2025 at 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1302797356569259/

Must be private or something. Invitation only.

"This content isn't available right now

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."

David K - 12-15-2025 at 07:19 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BeachSeeker

Quote: Originally posted by David K

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1302797356569259/

If you want to send me your Facebook name, I can send you an invite to the group. I also could connect you with Wornout via email. You can message me U2U here or email (info at vivabaja.com).

Next Run Announced (12-16-25) for this Friday

David K - 12-16-2025 at 08:46 AM

This week we will be going to Hidden Valley. We will meet at the Airport Road Mobil Station at 9:00 AM. Round trip is approximately 50 miles.