@00blackout
Isn't Deer Creek south of Mazatzal Peak?

Idk just saw a blip about it on the local news and some aerial shots. Where is the Deer Fire? I guess that could be it.. Y bar fire is probably the one in Shake Tree Canyon? Or is the Deer Fire in Shake Tree Canyon?

Looks like there is a fire on Catherine as well as lower Shake Tree Canyon several miles east. There have been decent rains in the last few weeks hopefully that prevents it from burning too hot.

In the last about 30 years we seem to only get good precipitation due to an anomaly in the weather pattern. (some exaggeration implied) It wasn't always this way but whatever. The changes are relatively minor.

Good stuff. Thanks for the update.

Camping restriction or not people will still start fires. How about more official campsites with host? Seems to be in demand. Just a thought.

@azbackpackr
Thanks for the info!

Seeing how I met him on the trail the day he got lost I can chime in and say there was about a zero percent chance he would make it out on time. Very nice guy though.

Tech fail. Map and compass for me.

He was a little over 2 miles in from Mormon Grove Trailhead Parking area. About .25 mile north of Potato Patch. Talked with Search and Rescue this morning.

I believe I met him yesterday on the trail. I have called Gila County Sheriff and gave them the info I had. Seems like a great guy. Praying for the best.

Too high price. Build more campgrounds

I almost always hike and camp with a dog or dogs. Never had a bear problem even though I know they have been in the area. I also take pepper spray as added precaution.

I hiked to Hopi Spring just a year after the Willow Fire in the Mazatzals. The area was nearly moonscape but the spring still flowing in late June but the water was undrinkable. Casterson Seep seemed unaffected by the fire.

@Ampaz
Most campgrounds are closed this time of year but the private campground in Payson maybe open. Sedona, Prescott, Globe, Tucson, county campgrounds, Maricopa County Campgrounds, Lake Havasu area.

@LARichardson73
Bear Spring, Barnhardt Canyon, Deer Creek and Horse Camp Seep tend to be reliable in the Mazatzals but by Novevember temps may be in the 20's overnight.

Wish I had a view of Piestewa Peak! Hang in there. Good seeing you on the Ma Ha Trail on S Mtn a couple years ago. Hope to see you out on the trails again soon!

If anyone is interested in writing letters or getting involved let me know Thanks Here is a sample letter of what was sent out. If there is any further progress on restoring spring water in the Inner Basin would Friends of Rio De Flag be interested in helping? Sample Letter sent to forestry dept, Fl...