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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 5:15 pm Post subject: March 2004 GHOTM - Black Mesa Loop |
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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
_________________ ~~~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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phrankster
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 65 Location: Chandler
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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ME!! |
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mike What box?
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'm there! _________________ [/size] |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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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!!!
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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Suzaz Guest
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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It's on my calendar!! |
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Andy
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 338 Location: Apache Junction
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sherileeaz
Joined: 12 Jun 2003 Posts: 874
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in.
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Shihiyea
Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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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.... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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Shihiyea
Joined: 20 Oct 2003 Posts: 1135
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Diane, Now that is what I call dedication! Mary |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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dcornelius wrote: |
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.... |
Di...
Let's do the math
If you and Ron hike at 2.5 MPH (which is sub-alien warp speed) then you can do the 9.5 miles on the trail in 3.8 hours. OK a ten minute lunch break will bring you to an even 4 hours. You'll be out by 1:30 and home by 2:30....just because everything in Phoenix is an hour drive.
Seriously though, this hike is usually is a 5 hour jaunt (6 with major goofing off). You should have plenty of time for your evening plans.
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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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 2/8/2004, 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ ~~~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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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 2/9/2004, 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Rocky and I will be there, it's been on our calendar for quite some time! _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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jmzblond J Me
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 1114 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 2/9/2004, 9:39 am Post subject: |
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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!! _________________ Blond, James Blond... double "O", uh oh!!
"The romantic lifestyle of goats leaves a lot of time for digesting books" Charlotte La Chevre, (taken from "Conversations With A Goat" by Robert Shekter) |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 2/9/2004, 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Trishness wrote: |
WOW... I just discovered what color CYAN is. It's an annoying iridescent blue that's not suited for 40+ year old eyes. |
Errr Cyan?? Iridescent blue? Where??
You know I'll be there Trish. I'm just a hikin' fooo. (I did begin that with hikin' now... be nice)
Okay... so who is [/color]? Interesting nick.
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