March 2004 GHOTM - Black Mesa Loop

Trishness · Posted: 2/8/2004, 5:15 pm Post subject: March 2004 GHOTM - Black Mesa Loop

WHERE: First Water TH
WHEN: March 6 @ 9 AM

This is a pretty easy 9.5+ mile loop hike in the Western Superstitions and I've traditionally done this one clockwise from Second Water through Garden Valley and up Black Mesa Trail into Boulder Basin. I'm thinking we need to add some zing to it and do it counter-clockwise and go in from the Dutchman #104 through Parker Pass to Boulder Basin and hike up Black Mesa (just for a change of pace). It's about 4 miles in on the Dutchman to Aylor's Camp so this would be a good place for lunch. Then a decent elevation gain and leg workout going up Black Mesa. I'm not sure of the elevation gain from Boulder Basin to the top of Black Mesa so anyone with this info please chime in. I know it's a decent climb.

FYI $4 fee at FW Trailhead

Found a great place for Post-hike and y'all should love this! Red, White & Brew on McDowell & Power Road. Excellent food and great beer.

Who's in?

It's early in the quarter but these are the definites and maybes:

Definites:

Me (of course)
Phrankster
Mike
Susan & Harley (our fav trail dog)
Andy & Matt
Sheri
Tracy & Rocky (the wonder dog)
HikerinGilbert
Daryl & Tina
CatValet
Nighthiker
CK1
Aaron
Kurthzone
RedRoxx44
Hooli
Pokie

Definite Maybes:

Cindy

Maybes:

Mary

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mike · What box? Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134

I'm there!
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Trishness · Posted: 2/8/2004, 6:00 pm Post subject:

Mrs Mike will be joining us post hike?

WOOHOO Phrankster....2 months in a row? I'm speechless but glad you can join us again!!!

Mr. Green

Trish
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It's on my calendar!!

Andy · Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 338 Location: Apache Junction

I'm in too!
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sherileeaz · Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874

I'm in.

Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

Argh! Trish, I have a backpacking trip that weekend. I would love to go, any other weekend. I've had this trip planned for a while, but the date has already changed once, so if it should change again.......I'm in. Mary

Hikngrl · Posted: 2/8/2004, 9:11 pm Post subject:

We have dinner club that night..... HOw early do you spose we would be off the trail maybe I could make the hike and dinner club....
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Shihiyea · Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135

Diane, Now that is what I call dedication! Mary Laughing

Trishness · Posted: 2/8/2004, 9:24 pm Post subject:

Trishness · Posted: 2/8/2004, 11:44 pm Post subject:

WOW... I just discovered what color CYAN is. It's an annoying iridescent blue that's not suited for 40+ year old eyes. Maybe it would look better under a blacklight and some Led Zepplin blaring in the background.

I'll change that color soon but y'all need to check it out. I never had CYAN in my box of 64 crayolas.

Trish
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paintninaz · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515

Rocky and I will be there, it's been on our calendar for quite some time! Very Happy

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jmzblond · Posted: 2/9/2004, 9:39 am Post subject:

Right now, I'm planning on making this one... count me in!!

Dave isn't sure he can last for 9.5 miles yet, so we'll have to see. But he said if nothing else he would definitely make the post hike party.... I mean dinner!! He really had a good time Saturday and loved meeting everyone. I think he's hooked!!
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