Going to go on a "Spring Finding" hike to Hackberry Spring on Tuesday, Nov. 20th
MNLumberjack
Outdoor Lover
RWStorm
Leaving the Horse Parking Lot on First Water Road at 0900.
We will hike to Hackberry Spring then on to Garden Valley and return via the Trailhead and back to the Horse Lot.
This is open to anyone who wants to come along and meet some HAZ'ers in the wild and possibly stop at the Blueberry Mine Store for a refreshing cool one following the hike.
Last edited by AZLumberjack on Nov 15 2012 10:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
On every trip into the Superstitions, I find another Gold Mine. Today the mine was filled with Memories. I can not wait for the next trip.
@RWStorm
Thanks for driving up for this one Randy...Even if it was just for the Beer.... It was a pleasure to finally meet you, look forward to some possible Hikes with you in the future!!!
Lifeis not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming,"Wow What a Ride!"
Great trip so glad I was able to fit it in before the flight. Really great meeting you all and looking forward to the next one.
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@big_load
The spring was right where I last left it Presently there's not much water coming out of the pipe, but it's been that kind of a year. That was an easy beer to win
On every trip into the Superstitions, I find another Gold Mine. Today the mine was filled with Memories. I can not wait for the next trip.
@big_load
It has!!! And it's not where the big Cairn was, where we thought, it was further up even than that. Good thing there was a Pool there, we needed it to finish putting out a Campfire.... @mnlumberjack Best Beer I ever bought, Thanks Jack!!! Now, about that Arch.... :kf:
Lifeis not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming,"Wow What a Ride!"
Been at the hackberry trees several times and folks would arrive asking about the location of the spring. Most folks think a spring in the desert should have palm trees. Another favorite spring is located near the smelter ruin at Reymert.
This clockwise route makes a nice combination of the Hackberry Spring route and the Garden Valley Loop, with a scenic slot canyon tour connecting the horse lot and the First Water Creek. This combination loop contains lots of views of famous Superstition landmarks including Weavers Needle, Flat Iron, Ridgeline and a distant view of Four Peaks.
On every trip into the Superstitions, I find another Gold Mine. Today the mine was filled with Memories. I can not wait for the next trip.
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This was a great idea. :thanx:
It was a pleasure to finally meet you, look forward to some possible Hikes with you in the future!!! 
And it's not where the big Cairn was, where we thought, it was further up even than that. Good thing there was a Pool there, we needed it to finish putting out a Campfire.... 
