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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 |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 6/29/2010, 11:50 am Post subject: |
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So Is this still an option given the fire(s) ? Anyone hip on status for this route ? I am thinking if Shultz Pass end is out -- we can do it as an out & back from the snow bowl end _________________ 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: 6/29/2010, 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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The AZ Hikers Hart Prairie weekend probably WON'T be in August. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 6/29/2010, 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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As I sadly watched the news coverage I wondered about this and how much was destroyed. I wondered myself just where/how much would be in shape to do. May take a drive up one weekend to see where exactly we could hike. As you mention Ambika, maybe the SnoBowl hike would be an option.
Shawn thought about Hart Prairie also. I didn't hear anything about that, hopefully the fire didn't get close enough to do major damage there !
Very sad, luckily no one was hurt and homes not damaged. Hope this is the biggest fire that occurs this year and there are None or very few more. Wishful thinking maybe with the wonderful spring we had and all that new growth. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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windymesa
Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Peoria, Arizona
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Posted: 6/30/2010, 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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I have sent Shawn a panorama of the Schultz Fire I took from O'Leary Peak Lookout on Monday 6/28/10 at 10:00 am.... the fire had run it's course, cooled off, and you can see how severe the fire burned on that east side the first day or two. I also sent Shawn a progression map, and a forest closure map. I do not know when they will open the closure area, or change the closure area. The east side is nuked pretty good in places, and the Waterline Road Trail will have a danger of snags falling until they are cleared. The Kachina trail is unburned and will be hikeable as soon as they open the area for recreationists. Hopefully Shawn can figure out how to make the jpg's available to you all. No structures were lost.. a minor miracle. The monsoons are showing up... may rain today a bit.... don;t cross off your hike!.... the road to Snow Bowl is stiill open! |
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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: 7/1/2010, 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Pics are in the gallery. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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windymesa
Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 76 Location: Peoria, Arizona
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azhiker96
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419
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Posted: 7/3/2010, 8:27 am Post subject: |
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We have to check work weekends but I think Deanda and I might be able to go. Are there any plans on where to camp? _________________ It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. -- Carl Sagan |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 7/4/2010, 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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Some where along 151 given the fire on Shultz pass side. I think we will just have to see what is open as it gets closer but I am sure there is plenty of forest there where we can stay .... _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 7/4/2010, 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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I'd love to do this but I will be in Vegas that weekend for a conference for work. This is one of my favorite trails in Flagstaff......... _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 7/5/2010, 4:46 am Post subject: |
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I will be in Tucson Aug 7-8. |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 7/5/2010, 9:45 am Post subject: |
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I will miss you both. We can always go another time -- I am always up for Kachina Trail! _________________ 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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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 7/6/2010, 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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DG...we need another PAGE trip!!!! _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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Suz
Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Posts: 3186
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Posted: 7/7/2010, 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ambika I'm sort of iffy on this one. It's the weekend before school starts, the same weekend as an ACA skills practice session but Sadie and I do love the Kachina Trail.
Trish---ya want me to be in charge of those walk up permits again??? |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 7/7/2010, 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Walk up for WAVE????? _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 7/12/2010, 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Yep we need a trip to Page ..... and we need to go ride the "official" wave. _________________ 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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