Kendrick Peak Hike Sat July 24th 2010

GTG · Posted: 7/19/2010, 6:09 am Post subject: Kendrick Peak Hike Sat July 24th 2010

Kendrick Peak Hike Sat July 24th 2010

We haven't gotten out in a while and were trying to figure out a hike that we could do with our out of shape selves somewhere cool. So we talked and remembered one that desertgirl put together a few years back and so I have basically copied her old post to make this new one.

What is it?: Camp and hike at Kendrick peak.

The Plan?: Hike Kendrick or just lounge in camp.

Please come prepared to hike your own hike.

Proposed Trail Head start time: 8:00 am.
There may be inclement weather, come prepared.

More Information : Distance Round Trip 8 miles, Trailhead Elevation 7700 feet , Elevation Gain 2718 feet, Av Time Round Trip 6-7 hrs Rating: Moderate
This is a hike to one of the highest vistas in northern Arizona. From Kendrick's 10,418 foot summit, you can see the Grand Canyon to the north and Oak Creek Canyon to the south. In addition to the impressive scenery, it's a good place to see wildlife, especially elk and mule deer. The trail starts in the ponderosa pines and climbs into the mixed conifer forests of Douglas fir, white fir, Engelmann spruce and corkbark fir within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. Note that there are no reliable springs along the trail and no water at the top of the mountain.
Just below the mountain's summit, you'll see an old cabin. This is the old lookout cabin, built in the early 1900s and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Trail Layout: After about 1/2 mile of trail, this route up Kendrick Mountain follows an old fire road for about one mile. From this point the trail becomes a foot path again and is well marked and gently sloped. Almost all of the trail is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness.

Trailhead Location: Trailhead at 7700 feet. An accessible vault toilet is available here. Trail starts at the parking area along FR 190.

USGS Map(s): Moritz Ridge-Kendrick

Campsite: Directions to campsite:
From Flagstaff, go northwest on US 180 about 10 miles past the road to the Snowbowl, to the FS193 (on the left). (Note: this turnoff is 1 mile past the Nordic Center) Take FS 193 west about 3.5 miles to FS 171. Turn south (left) and go about .7 mile to FS 9003K. Turn northeast (left) onto FS 9003K about .4 of a mile. Just beyond the stock tank on your left the road forks. Take the left fork about 250 yards. There is a nice spot with a cul-de-sac drive up into the trees with a great view of the San Francisco Peaks.
(This is the same campsite as the Lava Tube 2006 GHOTM and the Kendrick 2006 GHOTM)

It wouldn't be an AZH hike without a food list!
Food:
Hikngrl and GTG - brats, condiments, buns for Sat PM, pancakes and syrup for Sun. AM
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Hikngrl · Posted: 7/19/2010, 6:13 am Post subject:

YAY!!!! An AZH hike! I am SO excited! Come on every one! Spread the word and let's go hiking! I miss you all so much! Hiking

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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

When is this hike? Can't find a date...but I hope I can go!
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Hikngrl · Posted: 7/19/2010, 7:11 am Post subject:

OH silly boy! It is this weekend! I will let Todd know he forgot to post the date!
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azbackpackr · Posted: 7/19/2010, 8:05 am Post subject:

Ok, I am not sure about this, but want to know, are people showing up on Saturday and hiking the peak on the same day, then camping that night nearby? Or showing up on Friday? Or? You have only one day posted, but you are talking about a campout...

chihiggs · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ

I am in!!

Hope I can get me and my belly to the top Crazy

I will get back with more details about when and how!!

THANK YOU!! Exclamation

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GTG · Posted: 7/19/2010, 8:58 am Post subject:

Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

You have no idea how bad I need to get outdoors without this oppressive heat.

Does this summer like totally suck for anyone else?

Signed up for Fri/Sat but not positive about Fri yet.

Hikngrl · Posted: 7/19/2010, 4:33 pm Post subject:

Mike, a good share of us will be dragging! But thats ok, the first step is the hardest they say and I totally believe it!

Tom, uh yeah! It is a tough one! But this will make is so much better! We will be arriving late Friday evening so come on up and join us for a late night tent raising!
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Sande J · Posted: 7/19/2010, 5:37 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a good plan, I am really going to try and make it..at this point I don't think I have any possible interruptions...so fingers crossed..! Very Happy

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Trishness · Posted: 7/19/2010, 6:18 pm Post subject:

Trishness · Posted: 7/19/2010, 9:25 pm Post subject:

Is anyone heading up from the East Valley on Friday night who wants to share a ride and gas?

Mr. Green

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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

Boy this sounds wonderful. That is a beautiful area and hike.
A great way to escape this HEAT! A little inclement weather would even seem welcome, haven't seen rain in while and smell that earthy rain smell Shocked

Unfortunatly can't make it, this time. Been off On-call for 4 weekends and I start my turn on Wed. Unfortunate Timing for me!

Really Wished I Could go. That is a awesome campsite too, secluded with wonderful views. Linda if you can make it, try to it is really nice !

Ya'all Have a wonderful time and a Great Tent raising! (would that be kinda like a Barn Raising with food and all Laughing

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azbackpackr · Posted: 7/20/2010, 6:29 am Post subject:

Hikngrl · Posted: 7/20/2010, 7:12 am Post subject:

You go girl! Glad you are having a great summer! Keep it up! Keep tellling us about it so we can all live vicariously through you!
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