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...

How is there 1800 ft of elevation gain on this hike? That would put the high point at 6600'...???

Check out this link about restoring the Rio De Flag
http://friendsoftheriodeflag.org/index.html

The trail to Sandy Saddle from Horse Camp is horrible...right Preston? I would like to the top of the 7500 foot peaks just south of the saddle, they are the most lush place in the mazzy's...

Sounds great, I have nice new telescoping brush shears i've been using to clear trails as well i'll bring them along ;)

Hi all! I am currently living in laveen/sw phx area and was wondering if anyone wants to meet a couple times a month until summer for some short hikes near the 19th ave trailhead or central ave entrance. Time is always an issue for me so I normally only get a couple miles in...let me know if interes...