It HOT and backpacking at night until you reach the higher elevations is the better choice......

Not if you leave May 1st and plan on getting up at 1 AM to start your day.

Time to close this thread. HAZ users are now sending comments to themselves.

The problem may have been just caused by stupid volunteers at the gate. Keep in mind that this was years ago and the State Park was small with very few employees. Not as well organized as it now is....

I found the source. It is Apache Lake Marine & Resort Facebook website. Road opens tomorrow. No time mentioned.

Some where I forget where (I am a stroke victim) that the forest service is opening up SR 88 from Tortilla Flat to Apache Lake. Look for it in the news.

@Tough_Boots Yes it is outside of the park (State) and when I went as a Forest Service volunteer I still had to pay the entrance fee. They did not want a rep from the Forest Service standing on the border telling groups larger than 15 people to not enter the Wilderness. It is all about the $$$$$$$$...

Logical LindAnn. Logical..... Ha ha

It's a State Park and I don't think the U.S.Forest Service has anything to say who enters the park.
Actually are they even there?

Yes it is not smart but if you do, carry a half full plastic gasoline can.
The first passing car will stop and help the foolish girl that ran our of gas.
Just don't have a lite cigarette in your mouth at the time.

@chumley
That depends on how many layers you have to wash out.

I suppose the camera man had to check his drawers for scat as well!

Why keep us in suspense, what were the reading of those two new Superstition rain gauges.

I drove through the smoke today at 11 AM coming down from the North Rim.
Saw no sign of personnel or equipment however.

Is SR 88 or Apache Trail still closed. IE - can I drive from the dam to Apache Junction upon my return to Arizona....

@chumley
Was this the photo you submitted to Arizona Highways?
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