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Jan 28 2012

The_Eagle

Guides 41
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Photos 14,983
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69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Devil's Chasm - Upper

Globe, AZ

Devil's Chasm - Upper

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Jan 28 2012
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	12.30 Miles	3,300 AEG

Hiking	12.30 Miles	9 Hrs 10 Mns	2.10 mph
	3,300 ft AEG	3 Hrs 18 Mns Break

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Moody Point Trail #140

Rim Trail #139 - Sierra Ancha

Rim Trail #139 Loop

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	joebartels	johnlp
	JuanJaimeiii	sneakySASQUATCH

Try 2 and 3 to find a doable route to the Devils Chasm Ruins.
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How I spent my day with the 4-J's (John, John, Joel, Joe)

Weather and Conditions, turned out to be just about perfect. Winds were calm, the snow that we were told we would run into, even before the Closed/Locked Gate a Workman Creek Campsite, was not there. The gate is closed at this point every year from Dec 15 to Mar 31. http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=235935
This added a little more than 5 miles to our hike. There was snow on the road above the Falls, but luckily for us, both walking in (Temps in the mid 30's) and coming back (after a day in the 50's) we had little trouble walking on top of the Snow. The Moody Point trail also had snow until you got down 800' or so in elevation.

Since our previous attempt last year falling .1 mile short of the ruins, we had been checking TOPO maps to find another route down. With two possible traced tracks loaded in our GPS's, we headed back to the Abyss.

This type of hiking is not for everyone.
Once dropping off the edge of the cliff, you make your way down very steep, loose, scree filled drainage's. "Lookout Rock" is frequently heard. You have to be very sure of your hand and foot holds, the alternative does not lend positive results.

The first canyon we went down, we got stopped at a 30' drop. JohnLP scoured the cliffs awhile for other possibilities, to no avail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htzvAodXR48&list=UUcAm2CHlpbDrwYRrjYvcHUA&index=2&feature=plcp
.4 mile from the Ruins as the Crow flies.

So it was back up and on to try #2 for the day. We worked our way over to the next Canyon South East of our first try on the day. The views from up here are top notch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS5_OjDckLM&list=UUcAm2CHlpbDrwYRrjYvcHUA&index=1&feature=plcp
It wasn't going to badly, but I finally got to a point where I was not comfortable with what was below. John, John, and Joel continued on a bit further, while Joe and myself climbed a bit higher to find a sunnier spot for some lunch. This time we got a littler closer, but still .3 miles away if you were a crow.

The walk out on the Moody Point trail and down the Forrest road to the truck was not as bad as we expected it to be. We figured with the warmer temps for the day, the snow would be melting and we'd be post holing all the way back. That was not the case and the mud was not bad either.

A big thanks to Joel : app :

for driving and JJ3 for Dinner in Globe... :FG:

No Auto Rotations were witnessed on this hike!

Fauna

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[ checklist ] Teva

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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

Sep 21 2010

The_Eagle

Guides 41
Routes 1,626
Photos 14,983
Triplogs 2,760

69 male

Joined Jan 20 2009
Far NE Phoenix,

Devil's Chasm - Upper

Globe, AZ

Devil's Chasm - Upper

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Sep 21 2010
		The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760

Hiking	7.40 Miles	2,741 AEG

Hiking	7.40 Miles	7 Hrs 34 Mns	0.98 mph
	2,741 ft AEG

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Moody Point Trail #140

Rim Trail #139 Loop

Rim Trail #139 - Sierra Ancha

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joebartels

sneakySASQUATCH

Joe and I had been talking about this for awhile, it just so happened that Bart01 (Joel) mentioned he wanted to do it also. The recent trip by Johnnie and Glutz stirred up the need to do this, so we started putting a plan into motion.

We scoped out Google Earth and Topo maps to see what made the best sense. You can do all the map reading you want to, but you just aren't going to know until you get your feet on the ground and start plodding away.

Starting from the Moody TH, the Moody Point trail, and armed with some potential drop in points, I took us down to an area that looked feasible and dropped into the Canyon and followed the wash for the most part. There was some deadfall and trees to go through, but it really wasn't all that bad. Some of the maples showed a hint of changing color, but for the most part all was green down there.

For the most part you are going through maples and doing some down climbing and boulder hopping to get down. All was going real well and we started getting the feeling that we are going to get there pretty easily. At the .7 mile mark from dropping into the canyon, Joe yelled back "Did you guys bring a 400' rope?". At this point we could no longer follow the wash down as it dropped off about 250' to the canyon floor below. At this point by our GPS, we were only about 1/4 mile from the Ruins. We decide to go higher on the North wall of the canyon to try and get closer and at the very least get a view of the Ruins. We slowly bushwhacked our way around through thick underbrush and loose rocks, to a point at the Base of a 40' rock spire. Here we were .1 of a mile from the ruins and could not see them... Pumpkin... We knew they had to be nestled just around the corner, but no luck.

From this spire, it appeared that there was a possible route down, dropping straight south to get to the canyon floor. It would be a steep scramble down, and a steep scramble back up. After assessing our options, energy level, time of day, we retreated with our tails between our legs.

Got to see a Black Rattler on the way out.
Hopefully Joel's picture turned out better than mine.

Joe had control of the Video Camera again today....
Enjoy his view of the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOiMxePABMU
(The first few snips are of the Workman Creek Falls on the way in)

I still had a great time out there. Bart01 (Joel) good to finally meet you and thanks for driving!

Fauna

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Culture

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Autumn Foliage Observation Isolated

Wildflowers Observation Isolated

_____________________

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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