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Steve-o
Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Posts: 7
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Posted: 10/27/2010, 10:26 am Post subject: New hiker |
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I hope to draw on the vast knowledge of those that have gone before. We recently did a small overnight trip to Hutch's pool at sebino canyon. Was my first backpacking trip. I loved it. My friends and I are wanting to do another in november, but we don't know where. We like the idea of a campsite near enough to water, we are limited to just overnight due to our work schedules. Looking for suggestions. The more details the better. I thank all of you willing to read this, and maybe even make suggestions. We have not geared up for really cold weather yet. _________________ Steve-o |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps you could tell us where you are located so we can give you info about places close to you....? _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
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Steve-o
Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Posts: 7
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 7:27 am Post subject: |
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That was so painfully obvious an error I am ashamed I made it. I live in Chandler, Arizona. _________________ Steve-o |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 7:33 am Post subject: |
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OH my goodness!!! Trish! Tony! All you Supes back packing experts! We need you in here!
Not being highly versed in the trails in the Superstition Wilderness I can only suggest the two books. "Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness" and "Superstition Wilderness Trails East" Which will give you a boat load full of trails to play on. One of which is said to be a really awesome overnight. Haunted Canyon into Tony Cabin. Look out for boyscouts though cause it is a popular destination. That being said I must say I have never over nighted there though I have hiked it many times.... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 9:03 am Post subject: |
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If you have an SUV I would recommend heading to Reavis Ranch from the South. It's a 7 mile hike into the ranch, can get a bit chilly as the ranch is around 5k' feet I recall. But that just makes the spiced rum hot apple cider at camp even better.
There is a creek that runs along the camp so water shouldn't be an issue.
South Link
If you have a car you could go around to the North side trailhead, but it's a longer 9 mile one way into the camp with more hills along the way.
North Link
I'm sure others will have some suggestions as well.
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Steve-o
Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Posts: 7
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 9:54 am Post subject: |
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You guys are awesome, thank you! we do have access to 4 wheel drive with some clearance. _________________ Steve-o |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome, Steve-o
Me and a few friends from work will be at Reavis the weekend of 11/6.
I wouldn't push it much past that unless you want to be weighed down with warm clothes.
I was there on a Halloween weekend a couple of years ago, and it was 19 degs for a low.
That place definitely has its own ecosystem going. A definite must do though. |
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GTG Was lost but now am found
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 2387 Location: Peoria, Arizona, originally from Rocket City, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2010, 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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We're planning what looks to be like a Haunted Canyon trip on 11/20/10. Its a good easy overnighter into another history filled destination. There's a small cave to explore as well that's just off the trail not too far from camp too. Nothing big, just about 50 feet from front to back.
GTG _________________ Good things come to those who walk. |
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azhiker96
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419
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Posted: 10/29/2010, 7:33 am Post subject: |
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You can dry camp just about anywhere in the Western Superstitions and will have great views of the stars. Just put on your pack and hike in from First Water TH or Peralta TH until you find a place you like. Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness is packed with hikes and history of the area. Charlebois spring is a good place if you don't want to carry all of your own water. _________________ It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. -- Carl Sagan |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 10/29/2010, 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Tom and Tim (Davis2001)...Reavis Ranch is one awesome and "must do" backpack trip. Not sure about the road conditions as I haven't been there in a few years. Pack warm as I've been there in November and woke to temps in the teens. Another trip to consider in the Western Supes would be along to Dutchman to Charlesbois/Marsh Valley. Charlesbois is almost always flowing.
Lots of good hiking in the Supes at this time of year. Of course if you wait until January you'll have NO lack of water as long as we've had the Winter rains.
PEACE
Hope this helps
Trish _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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Steve-o
Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Posts: 7
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Posted: 10/30/2010, 7:45 am Post subject: |
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This is awesome, I thank you all for your great advice. _________________ Steve-o |
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azhiker96
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419
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Posted: 10/30/2010, 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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There's water at Hackberry spring and quite a bit of water in pools in first water creek. Also saw large cat tracks there today so I wouldn't recommend a solo trip. _________________ It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. -- Carl Sagan |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 10/30/2010, 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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George,
Cat tracks at Hackberry? I don't ever recall seeing them there before. _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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azhiker96
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Posted: 11/1/2010, 7:47 am Post subject: |
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These tracks were in first water creek. It was a single set of tracks about 4.5 inches wide that followed the drainage for over a mile. They went downstream and were either following or preceding a single set of size 8ish boot tracks. I was hiking upstream with two people and a dog.
As a side note. If you park at mile marker 208 on Apache trail you can see several vehicles of varying ages in the ravine at the south end of the curve. Pictures located here. _________________ It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. -- Carl Sagan |
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lzyboy
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 201 Location: Mesa
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