Galiuro info?

[whereveriroam]

I'm thinking of backpacking to Powers Cabin in the Galiuro's next weekend. I've got several questions that I'm wondering if anyone reading this can answer. My 1st question is from the 3 sources of info I got 2 of them say the cabin is 5 miles south of the ranch site but the other source seems to lead me to the conclusion that the cabin is at the ranch site. My next question is if the cabin is indeed 5 miles south of the ranch site has anyone done the loop trip by hiking east on the Rattlesnake trail then heading north on the East Divide trail back to the TH? If so what kind of shape are those 2 in and how many nights? Also what kind of shape are the structures in? Any info would be appreciated...

[Sredfield]

If you didn't make it last weekend and want info, let me know. We did that hike a few years ago, it's a good one.

[Straydog]

I just found this website (Dec 1) so I’m a little late to provide info. But, I was at the cabin last spring. Yes it is 5 miles south of the ranch, It’s a very good flat trail for the most part. The structure is sound (it has been taken care of) and Yes you can make the loop back to the trailhead (I assume you mean the Deer Creek Trailhead). The trails are pretty good, but rugged. You’re a lot younger than me (I’m 56), and with my old tired knees, I’m only good for about 5 miles a day in that rugged country. I would have to take two knights by going east in Rattlesnake. You can probably get by with one night if you go back through Corral Canyon. You’ll be going up to 7100 ft near Kennedy Peak, absolutely tremendous views up there. Your last reliable water will be Corral Spring, then Mud Spring. But at Mud Spring you're almost to the trailhead. That’s the only problem with the Galiuros, water. With the dry conditions we’ve been having, there’s only about 3 or 4 water spots, and they could be iffy. We’ve learned to carry plenty even though it’s heavy. However, we were there in October, not long after the rains, and were able to take water from some residual seepage into a wash. But that was at about 5000 ft, relatively flat area, about an hour from the trailhead. Once you’re up in elevation, the water disappears.
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