@EddieS If you do go up Col Devin from Washington Park you should check out the Railroad Tunnel. He was called Eddy (last name). http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=97
Up until just about 15 yrs ago, that area was still widely used by ranchers to free range their cattle. I think Kemper Marley was also grazing sheep on there in the 90's to avoid higher property taxes. I remember the fence being put up, the sheep and security guards before they started building the...
The land exchange includes the 6L ranch along Cave Creek. Resolution says that's a valuable property... Yet it is completely inaccessible since Spur Cross was created.
@ASUAviator All I can say is good luck - it's been a while but last time I was there +++years ago it was gnarly - we hiked! I look forward to your triplog.
Yes, there will be plenty of water out there. Camp here: good campsite away from the trail and near La Barge: 33.472731 -111.365752 If you want to add a little extra, I recommend going down Needle canyon to Boulder cyn on day 2 but it is off trail with packs...