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rayhiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 86
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Posted: 6/20/2011, 11:48 am Post subject: Water backpacking trip ideas? |
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Hi! It's been quite a while since I've posted here. Ankle finally quasi-ready for backpacking -- I've done 9 easy trips since December!
I've been taking big groups of novices on trips to get them excited about backpacking. The formula has been to leave Mesa around 4 pm -- return to town the next afternoon. I'm looking for a backpacking trip with the following:
* Easy to access (under 2 hours from Mesa)
* Cooler temps
* Water (creek or pools)
* Short hike in -- well marked
* Scenic camping spot
We've been to Fossil Springs and West Clear Creek already.
Other places I'm considering:
* Box Canyon
* Horton Springs
More ideas? Is Chevelon Canyon a candidate? Appreciate your help in advance! |
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chihiggs
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Posted: 6/20/2011, 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Area--Head up the 17--take the Sedona exit but head east instead of west. It is exactly 2 hours from my place in SE Gilbert. The only problem is that you have to get 1.5 miles past the "Crack" to camp. The crack is the cool ledge formations just NE of the creek crossing on the main trail in from the TH. I believe it may be the "Bell Trail" but you would want to double check it..
Enjoy and thanks for getting others interested _________________ All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them...Walt Disney |
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rayhiker
Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 86
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Posted: 6/21/2011, 11:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info. I was thinking about the Bell Trail too -- was wondering how long it takes to get there from the East Valley. I will strongly consider this one. |
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