the great Knoll Lake escape

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » Apr 11 2011 9:18 pm

What: Babe Haught trail starting at the Tonto fish hatchery and climbing the ridge to the top, stopping at the lake. 5 miles each way, moderate difficulty.
What else: fishing, dining, good times with friends before the Rim camping season kicks off. we'll likely have solitude, see some wildlife, and catch some trout.
When: end of April
Why: this is a great, moderate hike. not an easy stroll, but not gonna kill you either. trail climbs the Mogollon rim over the course of 3.5 miles and switchbacks are in place to ease the pain. its 6000 ft elevation will provide great temps, a bit on the cool side for most, but the views both off the rim and into the canyon that houses Knoll lake are superior.
Who: YOU!

come join us. we'll leave saturday and hike up to stay the night with beverages, good food and a fun crowd. road is paved all the way in. trail is in good shape. return to the valley on sunday with a belly full of Beeline malts and a sd card full of jpegs. do it!

please prepare for temps found on the forecast popup,
please be willing to meet at 8am at the eastern side of the Fort McDowell Casino. look for the 'outdoorsey' types.

allanalxndr · Post by **allanalxndr** » Apr 29 2011 1:42 pm

Alright Everyone. Just packing up the car and getting out of here. We will see everyone tomorrow!

Tough_Boots · Post by **Tough_Boots** » Apr 29 2011 2:33 pm

@azpride

Guitars rule! Bring it by.

kate · Post by **kate** » Apr 29 2011 5:32 pm

I vote for Joels guitar being ported in!

kate · Post by **kate** » Apr 30 2011 2:55 am

Roger and I decided to spend the night assembling our new kitchen so we will be @ the Fort @ 8 AM rather than waiting at the TH.

JoelHazelton · Post by **JoelHazelton** » May 01 2011 6:01 pm

Same thing next weekend? ;)

allanalxndr · Post by **allanalxndr** » May 01 2011 9:21 pm

Jen and I had a great time. It was pleasure to meet everyone and hang out around the fire. Must do this again!
-Allan

allanalxndr · Post by **allanalxndr** » May 01 2011 10:18 pm

@ Te-wa
@ Alex

Following up on our conversations lake side, here is the link to the fly site: http://www.streamflies.com

Alex · Post by **Alex** » May 02 2011 1:57 pm

Thanks Allen

Alex · Post by **Alex** » May 02 2011 1:59 pm

Let me try that again, Thanks Allan

ineedtoeatnow · Post by **ineedtoeatnow** » May 08 2011 9:38 pm

Hey guys I was just curious if you just filtered the lake water or if there was a substantial stream or other source you used. This place looks amazing, and I can't wait to check it out for an overnighter!

allanalxndr · Post by **allanalxndr** » May 09 2011 8:40 am

ineedtoeatnow wrote:Hey guys I was just curious if you just filtered the lake water or if there was a substantial stream or other source you used. This place looks amazing, and I can't wait to check it out for an overnighter!

Right now all of the run off is done so its straight from the lake!

ineedtoeatnow · Post by **ineedtoeatnow** » May 10 2011 9:41 pm

Right now all of the run off is done so its straight from the lake!

Thanks Allan!

allanalxndr · Post by **allanalxndr** » May 10 2011 9:48 pm

ineedtoeatnow wrote: Thanks Allan!

No problem! Enjoy. It's definitely one of my favorite places!

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