Pine Mt Wilderness November GHOTM; Sunday, 11/1/09

In deference to some potential scheduling conflicts, and to ensure sufficiently cool weather, I propose a later date than what was discussed on the interest thread. Hopefully Halloween partying doesn't preempt "morning after" hiking for too many in this group.

This hike is north of town off the Dugas Road interchange, which is just north of Cordes Junction on I-17, then ~15 miles of gravel, some rough, east to the rather minimal trail head. A couple years ago there was an old outhouse there, maybe some tables, but that is all. There would be filterable water a short ways in from the creek. The hike begins along the stream, climbs to the top of Pine Mountain, then continues along the ridgeline, finally dropping and looping back to the entrance route.

Short loop is ~9 miles, longer is ~12 with some route finding requirements. I intend to do the longer route. The toughest part is a short but steep section just before the top.

http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=290

Let's meet at the Denny's parking lot, southwest quadrant of I-17 and Bell, at 7:00 AM. We'll leave there at 7:15.

The route/map is:

Access map is:

http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=290[img][/img]

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Looking forward to this hike & the cabin! Multi

Its been a long while since I have seen some of ya'll
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randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

Yeah, don't let the ghosts, goblins, and spooky cold weather scare you off...it's going to be fine up there this weekend!

randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

Directions to the cabin:

Sycamore Cabin (AZ)
FS ROAD 68
Camp Verde AZ 86322

From Phoenix: Take Interstate 17 (I-17) North approximately 80 miles to exit 268, the Dugas/Orme Road exit. Go east toward Dugas. You will be on County Road 171 which becomes Forest Road 68F at Dugas. Travel east 8 miles, continuing through the creek and past Dugas 1/2 mile, turn right (south) at the Sycamore A.S. (FS 68F) road sign. Continue 1 mile to the cabin. Approximately 6 1/2 miles of this road is maintained gravel road, 2 1/2 miles is paved.

randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

Repost of cabin info:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/recreation/cabins/pre-sycamore.shtml

Be sure to check things to take with you.

It's just like camping, pack it in, pack it out

Shawn · Posted: 10/29/2009, 8:16 pm Post subject:

Bring a jacket!

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind between 6 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind at 7 mph becoming south southwest.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. East southeast wind between 6 and 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Light south southeast wind.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

I'll be able to come. I'll meet whomever at Denny's on Sunday morning
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

I'll be there!
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Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=290
re-posting this link to the hike. Click on the forecast link for the updated weather in this area.

wondering what time the cabin folks plan to arrive? 2pm-ish or later?
wood for the fireplace?

Coordinated dinner or breakfast? I was thinking about making a crockpot of potato soup, if anyone is interested???

randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

I will try to leave Tucson around 10am, and arrive up at the cabin by around 2pm. As for food, I'm not motivated to prep something, so will leave that to others. I will probably bring chips, salsa, beer, and wine. Since the cabin has gas heat, I'm happy with that, but bring wood if you want.

Potato soup sounds good during this cold snap!

randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

I have decided to get un-lazy and make some burros (both chicken & non-chicken) after all.

tibber · Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix

I hope you all have a wonderful time with wonderful weather.

Safe hiking! and since it's the day after Halloween, the witches, ghosts and goblins should be all tucked away until next year. Twisted Evil

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randy883 · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Tucson, AZ

Don't worry; not mystery meat or road-kill! Cindy is a vegetarian, so I will bring some black bean & spanish rice burros too.

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

I think I will bring some Indian Pulav
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