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Posted: 7/20/2011, 2:35 pm Post subject: Granite Mountain - Aug 6th |
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I'm proposing the weekend of August 6th for a fun hike up Granite Mountain, here near Prescott. If you'd like to escape the heat and hike through the ponderosa pines, let me know...
We could camp near Granite Mountain Friday and/or Saturday nights, or just come up for a day hike.
Or, for the really adventurous, we could hike up on Saturday, camp out at my secret campsite on Granite Mountain (known only to the general public), and hike down Sunday morning...
Hank |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 8/3/2011, 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like it will be me, tibber & John. We will be carpooling _________________ 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: 8/4/2011, 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Ok I will be there, but Cindy won't. Is this at 7:30 or 8:00? I like 8:00, but that is just me, and gives me time to roll out of bed and drive up there. _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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tibber
Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 7:15 am Post subject: |
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oliverr99 wrote: |
Ok I will be there, but Cindy won't. Is this at 7:30 or 8:00? I like 8:00, but that is just me, and gives me time to roll out of bed and drive up there. |
You can meet us at I-17 and Denny's at 5:30 if you like. Unless someone else needs company for the ride up. Otherwise, come with us. Tonto has room. _________________ Angela from N Phoenix |
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Stomper
Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Surprise, Az.
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone know if the road to the trailhead is small car friendly?? _________________ Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. |
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oliverr99
Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Oh thank you Angela, I will do that!!! But, Linda might come, and if so, we can follow you guys. _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Stomper wrote: |
Anyone know if the road to the trailhead is small car friendly?? |
I think it's paved all the way. (but I've never been there, so I can't swear to it) |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Think Tracy is correct, If I remember correctly, it is paved. But that sf iffy these days (the memory that is)
Have a good time all, would join in if I could. If you do camp at the secret camp place, have fun. It looked like a nice cozy spot, if it is the one I am remembering.
Tibber who is Tonto? Your trusty metal Steed, I am presuming? That's cute! Thought I was one of the few who did that _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
Positive Thinking Is the Spark that Makes Dreams Happen~~~Unknown |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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In the words of Winnie the Pooh..."What about lunch?"
I realize we will likely need munchies/food on the trail...but are we going to (in typical AZH tradition) go out to eat AFTER the hike as well????
It's a long drive back to Phoenix...If I'm famished after the hike, I could run off the road!! |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, the road is paved all the way to the trail head. Following is a set of directions to get to the trail head:
1. Take I-17 N toward Flagstaff around 60 miles.
2. Merge onto AZ-69 N via EXIT 262 toward Prescott, proceed 21.5 mi.
3. Turn right onto Fain Rd. and proceed 7.3 miles. Fain Rd is 0.7 miles past E Village Creek Blvd. If you reach Prescott Gun Club Rd you've gone about 1.1 miles too far. This road (Fain Road) bypasses Prescott Valley and Prescott, and reduces the travel time significantly.
4. Fain Rd becomes AZ-89-ALT W (or 89A). Proceed another 7 miles.
5. AZ-89-ALT W (89A) becomes Pioneer Parkway. Proceed another 4 miles.
6. Turn left onto Williamson Valley Rd. Proceed 2.5 miles.
7. Turn right onto Iron Springs Rd. Proceed 1.6 miles.
8. Turn right onto N Granite Basin Rd. There should be a sign at this intersection pointing to Granite Basin Lake. Proceed 3.2 miles.
9. After you pass the campground host's trailer, follow the road (a one way loop) toward the lake. Ignore the turnoff (dirt) that heads to the lake, and proceed a few hundred yards to the paved parking area on the right. There are restrooms here, and a spigot for water. We'll meet there at 7:30 (ish). If you miss the parking area, you'll continue around the one way loop, and end up at the campground host's place. Just try again...
I derived these instructions from Mapquest. If you'd like to see a map, go to Mapquest, and get directions from Phoenix, AZ to Granite Basin Lake, Prescott, AZ. Their instructions state that a number of the roads are unpaved. They must have old data, because the roads we will be driving on have been paved for many, many years...
See you soon!
Hank
P.S. I'm all for going out to eat after the hike. It IS the tradition, isn't it? _________________ 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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Stomper
Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Surprise, Az.
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Posted: 8/4/2011, 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds good. Since I am coming from Surprise I may take the 60 to Wickenberg and come up that way. Prescott Brewery is always good for eats after hiking. Sometimes live music in the Square, but later at night I think. _________________ Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 8/5/2011, 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Stomper wrote: |
Sounds good. Since I am coming from Surprise I may take the 60 to Wickenberg and come up that way. Prescott Brewery is always good for eats after hiking. Sometimes live music in the Square, but later at night I think. |
If you come up through Wickenburg, Peeples Valley, etc., you might consider turning at Kirkland Junction and coming up through Skull Valley. It's a pretty drive, and maybe 15 minutes faster... _________________ 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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Stomper
Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Surprise, Az.
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Posted: 8/5/2011, 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks I will do that!! If the meeting time is 0730 I will plan on leaving about 0500 to allow for my habit of leaving later than planned, and any possible delays. _________________ Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail. |
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outside1
Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 8/5/2011, 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hank - thanks for putting this together. See you all at 7:30AM _________________ Tony |
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chihiggs
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 565 Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Posted: 8/5/2011, 5:29 pm Post subject: 830am TH |
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Hank--> Thank you for putting this together and giving us the info. I will be heading up but I do not want you all to wait at the TH. I will catch up with you all on the trail somewhere.
I apologize in advance as I can not attend food/lunch activities it will just be a hike and bolt for me. Just thought I would get that out in advance; to not give the appearances of ditching you tomorrow
Awesome!! Cool weather tomorrow _________________ All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them...Walt Disney |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 8/5/2011, 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yaaay!! This is getting to be quite a group!! ...dare we call this a GHOTM???
See everyone at 7:30AM!! |
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