Reavis Ranch 10/10/09 overnight

[Dirt4dinner]

I need to get out of the city.

Topo and I are planning on hiking into Reavis Ranch on Saturday afternoon, and just staying one night. We need some camp fire time and relaxation. We would love to have some company, probably hike in from the Tortilla Flats area, or even from the Angel Basin side...doesn't matter much to us.

I might have a friend come along, who has never backpacked before...so that should be interesting!

[Topo the dog]

I'm in. Woof.

[te_wa]

hey dude, be sure to start from the Woodbury trailhead. Im leaving that area sat. 10/10 and would love to see you
you down?

(also, if you do go, which i hope you do, that will make this a 5 hanger trip) just like old times!! ;)

[Dirt4dinner]

How far is the distances doing the later start.

JF ---> Rogers Canyon ---> Fish Creek

[te_wa]

map says 6 miles, 6.5 max. the descent from roger's trail down into angel basin keeps your navigation skills up to date, and is known for its catclaw.
the route im taking is 9 miles

[Dirt4dinner]

Yeah....I've done that "trail". I will think about it. I hate that section between angel basin and the top of that pass.

[nonot]

Well, unless you go in via Roger Canyon TH, you have to do that section. If you take JF to Angel Basin you're doing the same half as starting from Woodbury. FYI JF to Fish Creek via Frog Tanks is 11 miles including the roadwalk from the Apache Trail. JF is pretty overgrown, as is Tortilla Pass-Angel Basin, so you picked a pretty prickley route for Topo.