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chihiggs
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Posted: 7/20/2012, 10:45 am Post subject: Fossil Springs Trail |
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Just went back down to Fossil Springs via the upper TH. Forrest road 708 is closed just beyond the turn off for the TH. What this means is that one can not just drive up to the creek to swimming until Spring 2013. The area is cleaner than it was when I was last there; roughly 2004 or 05. The first swim hole with the rope swing has been filed in a great deal by sediments making it somewhat shallow. At the site for the decommissioned dam, the water no pours over the entire top; cascading down into that hole with the swim through underwater opening out into the main body of the creek. The place is still beautiful. There is a rope with loops tied in it to help get out of the water west of the dam...
Great day!!
Ps. The FR 708 has been tarred over for a mile or so more. _________________ All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them...Walt Disney |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 7/20/2012, 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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You know I heard it was back open but different. Now just gotta find a way to get myself there ! Someplace I've wanted to go but haven't been able to get there when the hikes were set up and posted...
Thanks for the update and post. Sounds like you had a real nice time _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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chihiggs
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Posted: 7/22/2012, 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah--it's one of those places I could again and again. It's a 4 mile hike down so 8 mile round trip but it has a nice grade and the trail is easy to follow and walk as there are not really any big drops. So it is not actually all that hard if you just put yourself on a comfortable place and plan your exit in the evening as it cools.... _________________ All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them...Walt Disney |
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PineHiker
Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Pine, Arizona
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Posted: 8/6/2012, 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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You can drive to the lower waterfalls but only from the Camp Verde side of Fossil Creek road. The road down from Strawberry will be closed indefinitely until there is funding to repair the road. The upper trail head near Strawberry is open. |
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Jackbite
Joined: 05 Oct 2012 Posts: 7
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Posted: 10/8/2012, 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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writeronthestorm
Joined: 16 Oct 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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