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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 1/6/2003, 6:57 pm Post subject: Presidents Day backpack to Reavis Ranch |
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How about this: Head in to Reavis Ranch Saturday morning; those who choose can make it an in and out day hike; others camp Saturday night, hiking out Sunday; and then those who choose can camp both Saturday and Sunday nights, hiking out Monday.
I'd like to give it a shot, but am definately a greenhorn having done only one other backpack, the one with GTG and Kurthzone to BA Campground last October. Any others interested? _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
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When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Nealz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 131 Location: Alpine, Arizona
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Posted: 1/6/2003, 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: Presidents Day backpack to Reavis Ranch |
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evenstar wrote: |
Any others interested? |
Oh heck yeah! When is President's Day anyway? Which way would you want to get there, north from the Apache lake side on Trail 109, or from Roger's Trough on the south?
-Nealz
Addendum: I just looked up President's Day and it's Monday, February 17th. |
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 1/6/2003, 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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It'd be the three day weekend of Feb. 22, 23 & 24. And I was thinking from Roger's trough 'cause that's the only one I'm familiar with....like I said, I'm a greenhorn when it comes to backpacking and camping; I have all the equipment, just not the experience. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
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When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 1/6/2003, 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested, but I can't commit yet. I don't know what I have going on yet - but I am definitely interested. _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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Posted: 1/6/2003, 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Dang, I thought I had an old trip report for a Reavis, Circlestone Ruin, Angle Basin trip. If you do it, be sure to go see Circlestone. I'll keep looking for the report. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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mike t
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 175 Location: Gilbert, Az
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Like Dadee, I'm interested, but don't have the work schedule secured yet. As a side note, my calender has Prez Day as Mon 2/17 and Sat 2/22 as Washington's B-Day. That could make a difference to some. As a holder of one of those cushy "guvmint" jobs, Prez's day is a paid holiday for me, while the other is not. Just a thought. For myself, it doesn't matter too much, as I work 12hr shifts and get lots of oddball days off. It's more just a matter of getting the particular weekend off. _________________ Mike T
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 8:58 am Post subject: |
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my calender has Prez Day as Mon 2/17
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Oops, You're right; I was lookin' it up on the SI Swimsuit Calendar my daughter, of all people, gave me for Christmas and got distracted for some reason prez day is observed 2/17. So that moves everything to the 15th, 16th and 17th. _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
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When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Nealz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 131 Location: Alpine, Arizona
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 9:36 am Post subject: |
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evenstar wrote: |
So that moves everything to the 15th, 16th and 17th. |
Well that'll hopefully work for me. Rogers Trough TH is dandy too. And a sidetrip to Circlestone, time permitting, is a great idea. I had written a Circlestone trip description and pix on the old site but I didn't save it myself. I could dig out the pix and muddle my way through another description I reckon. It's definitely worth the effort.
I wouldn't worry too much about 'greenhorn' status to Reavis. Rogers Trough is the shorter but steeper access and Reavis Trail, #109, is the longer but easier route. After any Canyon hike, Reavis will be a cinch.
Both options offer great views and interesting sites. Rogers Trough passes Ol' Man Reavis' grave just off the trail and #109 passes the spur trail to Reavis Falls and Castle Dome.
If we get more rain sometime soon, Reavis Falls is an excellent all-day hike trip too.
-Nealz |
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 10:42 am Post subject: |
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I hope to be doing a 4-5 day Club Cabin trip that weekend, but enjoy.
Good idea about Reavis Falls, if it ever rains again. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Aw...not fair! You guys actually get that holiday off????
I had wanted to do that hike too... , but that weekend just won't work for me (never mind that I don't get the holiday off )...
Oh well, enjoy! And a full report is expected Feb. 18th! _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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overrocked
Joined: 07 Jan 2003 Posts: 51 Location: phx, AZ
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 3:58 pm Post subject: reavis |
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Hey, I just did that hike Dec 21,22. It just about killed me though...I did the long hike, I don't think I could hack the shorter, harder one. *hint* There were a lot of maple ? cottonwood? leaves where the 2 trails meet. They sure would make a nice bed even better. I got there late, and had to set up in the dark.I started at noon. (solitaire flashlight is ok, but not good enough to go hiking around in the dark) Since it snowed , I didn't have to look for the creek, I just melted 70 oz of snow!!! I would take 100 oz next time, instead of 70. Maybe my knee will be good enough to go again by then....I sure would like to find Circlestone next time. _________________ Your life is dyed the color of your imagination |
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srlatty
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 270 Location: Ahwatukee
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Posted: 1/7/2003, 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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I was lookin' it up on the SI Swimsuit Calendar my daughter, of all people, gave me for Christmas and got distracted for some reason
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And I thought you were supposed to be packing for a trip _________________ Steve |
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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: 1/7/2003, 10:28 pm Post subject: count me in and such |
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I'll be in for this trip. I definetely want to make the Circlestone trip. I've got an interesting feature about the fish pond I'll show everyone too.
GTG _________________ Good things come to those who walk. |
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 1/8/2003, 5:05 am Post subject: |
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srlatty wrote: |
And I thought you were supposed to be packing for a trip |
Yeah, that's what I should be doin' 'stead of messin' round on the porridge, pumpkin site.
If I don't have the motorhome packed by the time I'm supposed to leave Friday morning it's all GTG and Mike's fault _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
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When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Nealz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 131 Location: Alpine, Arizona
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Posted: 1/8/2003, 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Reavis Ranch is in the Superstition Mountain Wilderness so the same 15-person max party rules are in effect. I don't think we're there yet tho. My personal favorite campsites are either south of the ranch site proper up in the pines, and there are a couple of gooduns' north near the spring.
One time we camped at the spring and shared the site with a bunch that came in with llamas. Llamas reek worse than ferrets, but I imagine I wasn't too fragrant either.
-Nealz |
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