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Posted: 8/1/2011, 10:51 am Post subject: Aravaipa East Side Backpack: Dec 2-4 2011 - Cancelled |
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CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER IN THE AREA.2 night Backpack. Permits are in &
Here's who is going
1. Desertgirl
2. Suz
3. Angela
4. Wendy
7/8. Paintinaz +1
9. wanderingsoul
10. Trishness
Plan Meet up on Friday at 8:00 am in Globe (do breakfast at Judy's Cook House). From there caravan to TH & hike in and camp.
Sat is do what you want -- One option si to hike up Hell Hole Canyon.
We exit Sunday by Mid day and head home
In case, Friday is too wet -- we can hike in Saturday & exit Sunday.
Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness on Dec 2-4 2011 East Side
Camping the night of 2nd & 3rd!
Trip Description: http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=2
Trail Head: East Trailhead
The access road is not regularly maintained, and crosses Aravaipa Creek several times in the last 10 miles. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Towing assistance is 50 miles away. Flash flooding can make the road impassable. Call ahead (928-348-4400) for road conditions.
From Phoenix (188 miles, 4.5 to 5 hours): Take US Highway 60 to Globe. At Globe, continue east on US Highway 70 to the Klondyke Road (8 miles past Ft. Thomas). Turn right onto this graded dirt road, go 24 miles to the "Y" intersection, turn right and go another 16 miles to the trailhead. From the trailhead parking and kiosk, it is a 1.5-mile hike through Nature Conservancy land to the east wilderness boundary. |
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wrae_lo
Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 2 Location: The Old Pueblo
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 9:12 am Post subject: |
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I'm still in for whatever - however I would probably meet you guys in Globe rather than risk driving on the dirt roads alone in bad weather. Being stuck is no fun.
One thing to note is that access permits for the West end are available on Friday - the benefit being that access to the west side is pretty solid even in bad weather. We could hike in and hang out in a comfy place regardless of weather. _________________ -----------------
May your trails me crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view...
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Folks:
In light of bad weather & concerns about road condition -- We will NOT be going in on Friday. I will call the ranger office on Friday afternoon to assess the road conditions. If road conditions are acceptable we will do this backpack. If not, we can day hike some other hike in the area....
Revised plan is for Saturday AM hike in & hike out on Sunday as a backpack. We will plan on meeting up at the turn off from that main US Highway 70 to the Klondyke Road (8 miles past Ft. Thomas) at 9:00 am
If folks would rather make this a day hike (on Saturday or Sunday) -- I am Ok with that as well. Chime in & we can always make changes to plan. _________________ 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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Cynhikr
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 9:56 am Post subject: |
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just a thought...
Although the BLM charges $30 to 'process' a refund, with 10 hikers ($50) it still makes sense money-wise .... with the added bonus that you will open up those (Friday) permits for any last-minute folks who like or don't mind the rain (if it even appears).
I know that I'd appreciate it if I were looking for a last-minute permit. _________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
---Benjamin Franklin
"I wonder what ole' Ben would've thought of the TSA and photo-radar?" -- cynhikr |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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No one is answering the phone there to take the partial cancellation! I have already tried twice. It has to be cancelled today to fit within the guidelines! _________________ 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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Cynhikr
Joined: 09 Jan 2003 Posts: 1197 Location: Tempe, AZ.
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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desertgirl wrote: |
No one is answering the phone there to take the partial cancellation! I have already tried twice. |
Must be the day for their Christmas party.......
Here's the general email address for the Safford office... SFOWEB_AZ@blm.gov
Scott Cooke was or is a Safford BLM field manager; his addy is Scott_Cooke@blm.gov _________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
---Benjamin Franklin
"I wonder what ole' Ben would've thought of the TSA and photo-radar?" -- cynhikr |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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desertgirl wrote: |
Folks:
In light of bad weather & concerns about road condition -- We will NOT be going in on Friday. I will call the ranger office on Friday afternoon to assess the road conditions. If road conditions are acceptable we will do this backpack. If not, we can day hike some other hike in the area....
Revised plan is for Saturday AM hike in & hike out on Sunday as a backpack. We will plan on meeting up at the turn off from that main US Highway 70 to the Klondyke Road (8 miles past Ft. Thomas) at 9:00 am
If folks would rather make this a day hike (on Saturday or Sunday) -- I am Ok with that as well. Chime in & we can always make changes to plan. |
I will admit, I'm somewhat relieved that we are not hiking in tomorrow. It's pretty chilly outside right now with the drizzle, and I was only out there for a few minutes!!
I wouldn't be opposed to making this a day hike either, if others would prefer to also....but with that said, I will be packed and ready for a backpack on Saturday morning, just in case this little storm blows on by. we'll play it by ear! _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 12/1/2011, 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'll prepare for a backpack/camp and be sure to take some warm things and rainy conditions.
But if this turns into a Day Hike, I'm good with that too!
This gives me an extra day to get myself together anyway, so it works for me
Thanks Ambika for giving me a lift, I wouldn't be able to join in without it.
Sorry you won't be joining in Trish, but understand and We'll get you there one of these times I'm sure. This way i can take a good look at road in for future reference and see if my vehicle would actually have made it 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: 12/2/2011, 5:58 am Post subject: |
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Folks - Cold & Wet is now at 50% for Saturday as well on some weather sites. Cold, Wet & Windy - I think Aravaipa in Fall was not meant to be this year ...
Perhaps a do over in warm spring ?
I am inclined to cancel the whole thing & free up the weekend for XMAS shopping or hiking.
Sometimes the best laid plans just don't pan out....
We might consider some local hike for Sunday ..... _________________ 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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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 12/2/2011, 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Let us know if you put together a local hike for Sunday! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 12/2/2011, 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Ok -- Permits are cancelled. I have been advised any refunds will take more than a month to process. The person doing cancellation is out so I dont know how much the refunds will be. Once I see what they refund-- I will make $ available to the 10 folks that were on my permit.
NOw to see what we can do on Sunday ..... _________________ 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: 12/2/2011, 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Ambika for all your efforts with all of this. Best laid plans don't always work out...just way it goes sometimes.
Wouldn't have been as FUN with weather as it is
I'll keep a watch and check if there is anything happening on Sunday! I'd be interested. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 12/2/2011, 9:38 am Post subject: |
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I think I'm going to hike Butcher Jones Trail out near Sagauro Lake on Sunday if anyone wants to join me. Just PM me.
Trish _________________ ~~~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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oliverr99
Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale
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Posted: 12/2/2011, 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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If you reschedule in the spring, I am in, depending on the weekend!!! Sorry this didn't pan out, but you can't predict the weather! _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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SkyIslandHiker
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Sahuarita (Tucson) AZ
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Posted: 12/3/2011, 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Our Sierra Club group ended up switching permits to the West end due to road concerns on the East end. The fall color has not quite yet peaked on the west side of Aravaipa Canyon. The fall color should still be good next weekend as there were still lots of green leaves on the trees, especially the cottonwoods.
We lucked out and only had ten minutes of rain during our five hour hike, and the sun was out during that short period of rain. As we were driving out it started pouring.
Bill |
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