[AZ_Hiker]

I was going to go t2 weekis ago but... life got in the way;(

I have a few questions tho. so those who have been there this time of year or those that have been there in the past few weeks or so..

I went to rodgers canyon last march.. great trip but got started late and the sun was setting when I got back. it was actually getting cold up there so will it be cold at all? the forcast is for mid 80's here in the valley over the weekend and i know its gong to be cooler up at 4000 feet but how much cooler? at night will it get much cooler?

also I know there was a creek flowing a few weeks ago but is it still? it has been hotter then normal.. and I dont know the area that well or the times of the year that water is flowing up that way..

thats it tho .. water and weather questions..

opps .. no... wait.. yah .. thats it

AZ_Hiker

[Daryl]

There is almost always water there. The only reason I say almost is because I don't want to be responsible if this is the one time that there isn't. The creek normally flows year round.

Yes it will be pretty cold. I spent the night up there in May and it had to be in the high 30's or low 40's at night. I'd guess now it would be mid to low 30s at night.

Suggestion; pack a beer and bury it in the creek. You'll have a cold beer to drink at the fire.

Have fun!

[HikerInGilbert]

A friend of mine ran into some folks riding out of Reavis last weekend. He was told that there wasn't much water to be had. A lot of stagnant pools.

He also said there weren't any apples at all (bummer), and that overnight temp at the time was upper 30's (maybe 40 tops).

I'm heading in there with a bunch of folks Halloween weekend. Hope there is at least some water to be had.

[Daryl]

The Creek is always running, sometimes it just goes underground if there isn't enough water. If you are really in need of water, find a wet spot in the creek bed and dig a hole. Come back in awhile and it should be filled with water.

[AZ_Hiker]

I hope yall can understand my concern here..

"Oh yeah theres water but maybe not so be carful... nope theres not water.. sure theres always water just dig a little...??" joking..

[Daryl]

It's good that you are concerned, you should be.

When I went we were prepared for the possibility of no water. We most likely would have run out of water on the way back if there was none at the ranch.
However, if there was no water at the ranch we would have left the ranch very early in the am to try to get back to the car before it got hot and water would be more badly needed.

[matt gilbert]

On some of the long in-and-out hikes where water was a concern, I have carried several extra liters of water about four or five miles down the trail and then cached them. On the way back out I always know that I have a couple extra liters available. This way you don't have to carry all the extra weight the entire time. Just remember where you put them, and make sure you tote them out again whether you need them or not.

[Daryl]

Good idea Matt

I've done that on long out and back day hikes. It makes no sence to carry all that weight all the way. I mark my water stash with my GPS so even if I forgot where I left it I can easily find it.

[Nighthiker]

Best place to find water in the desert is to take it with you. Add an ice chest to your vehicle and have something cold when you return from your day trip.

[hikeaz]

Friend's Hiking Club is headed up to Reavis this weekend from Rogers' Trough.
You might team up with them; see http://www.friendshiking.com for details.