Basset Peak / Ash Creek -- Arizona Fall Color Nov 6-8

Experience the AZ fall & Bag a Peak!

Ash Creek has the most incredible fall colors! So How about a campout to experience fall color and bag Bassett Peak.

Images (c) Matt Hoffman

Letty's Albums:
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albvj00&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albvc84&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albvm55&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1

Basset Peak from TH is a 12 mile RT with 2650 ft eleveation gain -- anticipating 6-8hrs on the trail. With the short days of fall -- it will be an early departure.
Option for those that want to enjoy some stunning fall color at an easy pace: 1st 3 miles is mosltly flat and has great fall color.

We will camp some where in the vicinity ..... Plan is for dispersed camping along the road to TH. Hope to catch you there!

More info : http://www.hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=252

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

sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

Wreckchaser · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 70 Location: Willcox, AZ

sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

All right, had to nail down some plans with other folks, so here goes...

Tanya and I will be leaving Tempe w/ our friend Bret on Friday night, but we can't leave until 6, so we won't get in until around 11. We'll just pull into the first campsite we see, and head up to the TH by 8 to meet Tony and Wreckchaser for Bassett.

Regarding the potluck, any word on this? We'd still be happy to do it, and if that means we hike up the road with our food to meet you guys up higher at a designated "meeting" campsite, that could work, right? We may not all be able to put our tents in the same site, but surely we can all hang out Saturday night. Thoughts?
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Suz · Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186

Just an FYI---I took my name off the list.

Sorry I won't be able to make it. I sure will miss seeing all of you. Thankfully no health issues to report. I've got recertification documentation due + + + or I'll be jobless. Take lots of pictures, eat lots of food, and have lots of fun! Very Happy

outside1 · Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ

The way things are working out for me personally, I am not sure I will be involved in a pot luck dinner. I am planning on heading out later this morning and hiking around a bit. Then meet up with the peak crew at 8Am on Saturday and possibly heading home after that. At least that is my plain right now (for anyone who cares) but it can change.
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desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Glad you are going Tony -- Hope to catch you on the trail tomorrow evening -- if we make it there before you folks are done!
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Randal Schulhauser · Posted: 11/6/2009, 9:36 am Post subject:

I've got my truck packed now and should be on the road in the next few minutes. Hope to see you all near the TH (may be directionally challenged since my navigator had to back out due to family medical issue).

I'll be driving my red F-150...
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oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

See you there Randy! Hope to see you to Tony! Angela and I are leaving tomorrow morning!
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RedRoxx44 · Queen of the Walkabout Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 1167

I don't think I will make it as I was just there and I have too many irons in the fire with this upcoming trip--so to speak. Have fun and enjoy the beauty.
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tibber · Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix

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

Our plan is for tibber & oliverr99 to meet at my place at 6:30 am -- hit Starbucks and head over to Tucson --to meet up with Randy at Wilmont & I-10. ( Map shows a 1:50 drive) at about 9:00 am and then head on from there.
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sbkelley · Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Tempe, AZ

Ambika,

Sounds good - we'll look for you on the off the peak. Hopefully we'll see you on the trail on the descent!
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Hikngrl · Posted: 11/6/2009, 3:36 pm Post subject:

Have a great time everyone! I am looking forward to the pictures! Be safe!
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claughlin · Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Tucson

I'm going up on Sunday for a day trip, leaving tucson around 6 a.m. - I may just run into you guys after all...