taking the Pumkin trail/Bull Basin Loop to the top of Kendrick, camp at the nice spot near the cabin. Following PBaenzig's GPS route we can go counter-clockwise on Pumkin trail and return via Bull Basin Trail back to the vehicles. Roughly 12 miles total.
*you must pack in all the water you will need, none can be found along the way
I am going to make the drive up on Friday evening to car camp at the intersection of fr's 245 and 171.
This is a 3 hr. drive from the valley. Remember, this trip will include a camp at 10,200 feet - please be prepared and/or experienced hiking at such altitude. also, there can be a threat of lightning and foul weather (rain) during late summer months
btw, the fire tower is manned and visitors are welcome. the guy up top has been manning this tower for some 21 years. he has a load of great stories to tell, so spend some time up there!
for those who wish to meet in the e. valley for a carpool, let me know and we can arrange such things. im also leaning towards driving back to e. valley using the scenic hiway #3 (lake mary road) and then on to the Beeline hiway to stop for a late lunch at the Rimside Grille in Pine.
so how many of you guys think we should head up Friday? ive got a few "yes" votes, and im planning to stay near the Pumkin Trail Friday, for an easy - lazy - start on Saturday.
I'm 'in' for sure.
I'm heading up on Friday about noon from Tempe & will camp Friday evening just east of the SEC of FR171 & FR245. I can transport up to 3 riders.
My route is: I-10N from S. Tempe - I-17N - I-40W - FR 171N.
If you need a ride, contact me.
Te-Wa, please alert me to the ETD from the T-H Sat. AM.
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I can commit now to the over-nighter on Kendrick Peak. What's up in the air is my departure from Ahwatukee (Friday evening vs. early Saturday morning). Presume you are setting up camp near the old cabin http://hikearizona.com/phoZOOM.php?ZIP=66209 (please confirm...) Plan to meet up with the crew Saturday at the planned campsite on Kendrick Peak!
PS. Can I plan on bartering the use of someone's Giga-Stove in exchange for a can of Guinness???
ok, some of us are driving up on Saturday. Denny, Bob - you may ask them if carpooling is going to help. We'll see you guys either at the trailhead or on top near the cabin. I can help you with that Guiness..
Looks like I can make this one as I'm between jobs now. With the Valley temps forecast in the mid hundred and teens it will certainly be welcome
If anybody can spare a poor out of work webmaster a ride lemme know
I'm definite but driving up early Saturday. I have a commitment Friday night. If anyone wants or needs a ride, let me know.
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big group - we will have to camp spread out a little but there should be room for all of us around the fire ;)
im hoping every duck will be in a row around 9am at the trailhead, no reason to start early (drivers coming from Phx) and its a short 5 miles - otherwise we'll see you guys at the top.
oh yeah, Joe's right - forecast for 113° in Phx this weekend
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. I like the new avatar. Hey enjoy Mt Baldy.
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