Aravaipa Canyon Backpack

TrailHappy · Post by **TrailHappy** » Oct 02 2013 8:01 am

I have 3 spots open for Aravaipa Canyon next Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 11-13). That's IF the government has resumed business, of course. This is my first time to Aravaipa, so it will be a very leisurely hike, and will consist primarily of hiking from one end of the canyon to the other, and camping in one spot both nights.

azbackpackr · Post by **azbackpackr** » Oct 02 2013 4:33 pm

Hey you all, I can't go on my pal, Trailhappy's backpacking trip to Aravaipa, but she is a great organizer, and it will be a fun trip. Hope some of you have the time to go.

big_load · Post by **big_load** » Oct 02 2013 5:24 pm

I'd love to go, but I can't make that week.

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Oct 03 2013 4:26 am

BLM lands are closed to entry too. They may have barriers and 'No Trespassing' signs out. Hopefully all will be back to normal by next week...

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Oct 03 2013 4:30 am

This document specifically mentions Aravaipa
http://www.doi.gov/shutdown/fy2014/uplo ... y-Plan.pdf

TrailHappy · Post by **TrailHappy** » Oct 03 2013 8:06 am

I figured as much since it is administered by BLM, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

johnmc22 · Post by **johnmc22** » Oct 12 2013 4:11 pm

Hi TrailHappy- Just curious if you were able to access Aravaipa Canyon for your trip. We've got permits for later in the month.

azbackpackr · Post by **azbackpackr** » Oct 14 2013 7:19 am

johnmc22 wrote:Hi TrailHappy- Just curious if you were able to access Aravaipa Canyon for your trip. We've got permits for later in the month.

She was not. Instead, her group stayed at Catalina State Park, and did dayhikes around Tucson.

johnmc22 · Post by **johnmc22** » Oct 14 2013 2:45 pm

Thanks azbackpackr. That's what I figured, but I thought I'd confirm. I think our group is still OK as our permits aren't until next week. Let's hope the government gets it together this week.

TrailHappy · Post by **TrailHappy** » Oct 14 2013 3:23 pm

Sorry johnmc22, I responded last night, but for some reason it didn't seem to go through. Strange! Since the Dept of Interior website had strict warnings about accessing federal wilderness areas, I thought we had better play it safe and chose some alternate dayhikes instead. Fortunately Tucson has a lot of hiking options that don't all include federal lands. I hope the government has finished their nonsense and that you have a successful trip! Maybe I can try again for Aravaipa next year...

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