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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/12/2010, 2:26 pm Post subject: GHOTM: Kachina Trail Aug 7-8 ? |
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GHOTM: Kachina Trail - Return to a classic
Kachina Trail is a moderate-easy walk that traverses the southern slopes of the peaks.
This will be a dayhike with Car camp for 2 nights ( Fri/Sat). Hike will be on Saturday
When: August 7-8
Difficulty: 2.5
Route Finding: 2
Distance Trip: RT: 11 miles Note Change from Shuttle hike @ 7.5 miles due to considerations arising due to fire/flood related issues. You can make this any RT distance you like
Elevation Gain -700 ft ( stays between 9200 ft to 8000 ft)
Avg Time for Trip: 5-6 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am ish at the Snowbowl Ski Area
Directions to trail: Drive to Snow Bowl Ski Area...From Flagstaff, drive north on US180 for 7 miles to FR516 ( Road to Snow Bowl). Follow this paved route for 7.4 miles to the 1st parking lot on the right. Kachina Trail begins at the signed TH at the lot's far end.
Camping: Freidlein Prairie Dispersed Camping
From Flagstaff drive north on US 180 for about 7 miles to FR 516 (Snowbowl Road). Drive approximately 2.25 miles on this paved road to a dirt road, FR 522, and turn right. The Dispersed Camping area begins about a quarter mile from Snowbowl Road.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/peaks/freidlund-camp.shtml
Trip Description: http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=199
Map:
The FeedBag:
Saturday Dinner:
Diane: Side dish
Tracy: Fajitas ( Chicken n Veggies)
Ambika: Pita Chips & Hummus
Michelle: Chicken Posole (Mex Chicken & white bean soup) (bowls and spoons).
Sunday Breakfast:
Diane - Banana Bread
Tracy: Sliced Fruit
Ambika: OJ/ Granola/ Yogurt _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 4/12/2010, 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I'd like to say a for sure yes but grandchildren run my life now! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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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: 4/12/2010, 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hart Prairie work weekend will likely be in August sometime. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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Deborah
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 4/13/2010, 8:17 am Post subject: |
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More info please? I'm interested. Backpacking miles/ elevation? _________________ Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel Carson |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/13/2010, 9:04 am Post subject: |
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Shawn -- can we nail down a weekend for the Hart Prairie work -- I will move this as needed _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/13/2010, 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Deborah wrote: |
More info please? I'm interested. Backpacking miles/ elevation? |
Added more details .... _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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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: 4/13/2010, 10:03 am Post subject: |
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I sent Neil a note asking. Will see, may be a bit early to be putting the calendar together. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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Deborah
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 4/14/2010, 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Sounds great I'm in... _________________ Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel Carson |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 4/14/2010, 10:10 am Post subject: |
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I really hope I can walk by then, so I'll be optimistic and sign up for now... _________________ The world is older and bigger than we are. This is a hard truth for some folks to swallow. —EDWARD ABBEY |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/14/2010, 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hnak wrote: |
I really hope I can walk by then, so I'll be optimistic and sign up for now... |
I am quite sure you will be able to amble by then -- _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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oliverr99
Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale
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Posted: 4/14/2010, 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like fun, maybe me and Beckett could ride together from school, and pick up tibber! Just thought I would throw that out. _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 4/15/2010, 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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desertgirl wrote: |
Hnak wrote: |
I really hope I can walk by then, so I'll be optimistic and sign up for now... |
I am quite sure you will be able to amble by then -- |
At the very least I'll be able to mosey..... I hope... _________________ The world is older and bigger than we are. This is a hard truth for some folks to swallow. —EDWARD ABBEY |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 4/16/2010, 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Can't plan that far out just yet, but I'll keep an eye on this and hopefully be able to join in _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 4/16/2010, 9:04 am Post subject: |
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Can you sign up as considering so that I can make sure I remind you
It will be great to see you make this hike! _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 4/19/2010, 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Okie Dokie... I'm under considering now. See what happens along the way.
Never did this hike all the way through to Schultz Pass, only part way and back to starting point. It really is a beautiful hike. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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