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June GHOTM: Groom Creek Loop June 14 Optional Camp June 13
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PostPosted: 4/22/2009, 8:52 am    Post subject: June GHOTM: Groom Creek Loop June 14 Optional Camp June 13 Reply with quote
Come hike the Groom Creek Loop ( Spruce Mountain) in Prescott....
When: June 14 2009 Start at TH: 9:00 am - This is a Sunday Hike!
Distance: 8.7 Miles RT
Difficulty: Moderate
Elev: 6400-7693 Elev Change: 1375ft...

A popular loop hike in the Prescott area; with a trailhead elevation of 6346. It is a steady climb up Spruce Mountain and back down. Great views along the way and from the top . Picnic tables for lunch!! There is also a fire lookout tower on top. The hike follows forest trail 307 up and over Spruce Mountain, going through large stands of Ponderosa, Spruce and Oak trees, as well as providing some spectacular views of the surrounding countryside (including the Granite Dells, Granite Mountain, The San Francisco Peaks, and three area lakes). No reliable water sources along the trail, so bring your own

I could not secure a campsite ( paid or otherwise) that I can put up specific directions to so ...

Optional camping Saturday 13th
Camping willnot be a co-ordinated activity -- There are many 1st come (no reservations) fee campgrounds in Prescott area. Those interested in camping will need to plan/ co-ordinate to set up a camp.
 
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PostPosted: 6/9/2009, 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
OK.. looks like this is going to be a Sunday Hike, so I'm not going to plan on camping. I'll meet up at the TH
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PostPosted: 6/10/2009, 6:23 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
A day hike actually works out best for us this time. We have a lot to do here at home. So we will plan to be at the TH at 0900 to join anyone camping for the hike. Are there plans for dinner afterward or can we make such plans?
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PostPosted: 6/12/2009, 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
Hikngrl wrote:
A day hike actually works out best for us this time. We have a lot to do here at home. So we will plan to be at the TH at 0900 to join anyone camping for the hike. Are there plans for dinner afterward or can we make such plans?

I'll be doing the day hike too. I have some ideas about dinner, we can discuss them on the downhill part of the hike... Hiking
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PostPosted: 6/12/2009, 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
You mean so we can concentrate on breathing on the up hills!? Crazy
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PostPosted: 6/12/2009, 4:04 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
Hikngrl wrote:
You mean so we can concentrate on breathing on the up hills!? Crazy


Exactly! Wink
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PostPosted: 6/12/2009, 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
After a great weekend of camping and hiking in the Bradshaws, I'm sure I'll find my way to Whiskey Row! Beer
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PostPosted: 6/12/2009, 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
I just got back from doing the Blue Ridge Segment of the Az Trail, I have a nice juicy blister on my foot. Therefore, I will not be able to go on this hike Sad This is one of my favs too! Sorry about the cancellation.
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PostPosted: 6/13/2009, 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
Looking forward to this!!!!!! Been a long week and today was just as busy so I need this!
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PostPosted: 6/14/2009, 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
What a wonderful day! Wonderful weather, wonderful hike, wonderful people! Yahoo! Definitely a happy hiker here!

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PostPosted: 6/14/2009, 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
Back home and a Happy Hiker!!! Very Happy Thanks for everyone that came out -- it was a great hike
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PostPosted: 6/14/2009, 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
It was fun wasn't it!!!? It was the perfect day!
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PostPosted: 6/15/2009, 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
It was indeed a great weekend with a really fun hike! Smile
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PostPosted: 6/16/2009, 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
Was a wonderful hike Ambika, beautiful trail. I'd been told it was burned out and not as pretty, but it was pretty to me. Lots of new green growth, beautiful areas of mass locust flowers and even some mule deer. Thanks all for a Great Hike
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PostPosted: 6/16/2009, 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
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Was a wonderful hike Ambika, beautiful trail. I'd been told it was burned out and not as pretty, but it was pretty to me. Lots of new green growth, beautiful areas of mass locust flowers and even some mule deer. Thanks all for a Great Hike


I certainly second that! It was fun meeting and hiking with some more of you.
Great choice, thanks Ambika.
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PostPosted: 6/19/2009, 12:39 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote
I hiked this loop yesterday....Very nice. Im going to double up next week and hike the loop twice.
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