March 2004 GHOTM - Black Mesa Loop

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

Guest · Posted: 3/2/2004, 2:34 pm Post subject:

Someone really should plan Clear Creek. Preferably West, upper to lower. Or upper trail out and back.

jmzblond · Posted: 3/2/2004, 3:52 pm Post subject:

Hikngrl · Posted: 3/2/2004, 4:13 pm Post subject:

Plan away Cindy! Chuckle

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Do we need to start chanting?? Chin Scratching

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Guest · Posted: 3/2/2004, 5:38 pm Post subject:

Oh my, you all know my lack of commitment. What if I planned this all out and then bailed? Who'd fill my shoes? Tom? Rolling Eyes

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Guest · Posted: 3/2/2004, 5:47 pm Post subject:

Exactly!

Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

It would be my pleasure... better bring y'alls swim trunks. Yep, it's a swimmer!

Trishness · Posted: 3/2/2004, 7:58 pm Post subject:

I revised the list.......

Cindy, I added you to the definite list since Sheri is planning on picking you up but if something comes up just let either one of us know.

HOOLI....are you a yes or no? I know you were debating about Rich and the cholla so let me know please. I may have missed a post somewhere.

See y'all Saturday 9AM!

I have room for one more in my car if someone wants a ride from AJ to the trailhead.

Mr. Green

Trish
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Trishness · Posted: 3/2/2004, 8:53 pm Post subject:

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I'm a yes, but not Rich.
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Suzaz · Guest

probably need to move Harley and I to the maybe list

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