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Ive wanted to hike into Powers Garden my entire life- ok, for a few years at least. I would like to head up Friday afternoon and camp near the trailhead, then Saturday we take the Corral Canyon trail about 10 miles to Powers Garden. We will hike past Kennedy Saddle and a running spring. The fun begins when we hike 1-1.5 miles through Rattlesnake Canyon. There is a trail in Rattlesnake, but the yearly flash floods make it hard to find and it may be best just to stay in the creekbed. (think: fish creek)
Lets camp near the Power's cabin- if we can make it that far. There is a spring in the drainage just up canyon from the Garden proper. My source (thanks, Letty) says it may be drier in October but there are pools and small springs to be found along the way. By that record, Im going to take a safe route and carry a few quarts at a time.

This hike will complete the loop by taking the Tortilla Trail on Sunday will have us dropping into Sycamore Canyon. There are a couple of springs on the way. Return to the valley Sunday evening.

this hike is not for the timid, it has moderate route finding and off-trail skills needed to reach Powers Cabin. There is substantial elevation gains on both days. See the Powers Cabin hike and the Powers Garden hike for details. Get in on this one, its like the Reavis Ranch of the south but with less people, better scenery. and more wildlife, im sure.

rally_toad wrote:Any news on what time we were planning on leaving friday? My friend Andrew is interested in joining us, but he doesnt get off work until 330.

I usually work until 5pm but I have a teacher/parent meeting in Gilbert at 1:30pm so I'll be home about 3:00pm.
I vote we wait for Andrew. I'm not sure what time Mike or Steve are free.

im going to suggest 4pm
andrew can bring his gear to work and then head straight to Wally's?
6 going so far. Montero will fit 5 snugly. SO we may have to take 2 trucks.
I dont know Wally's address so you can ask him for directions. Thanks! mike

Andrew says he's coming. I have to check and make sure he can make it there by 4pm. I dont think it will be a problem though.

If we end up taking two vehicles...I can drive as well.

Ok 4 o clock is fine. We will see you all there.

calling it official:
meet at Wally's at 4pm. we will leave shortly thereafter as it is a long drive, and we will have to stop for a bite along the way. and gas for the trucks, too.
if you dont yet have wally's address PM him for directions.
I am expecting to bring gear adequate for mid 30's temps, just in case. my stuff is ready. See you Friday! ;)

Have fun, people. I'm nearly sold on RedRoxx44's loop suggestion for mid-November. OK, I'm totally sold, but still psyching myself up to lug extra water.

You all have a great time - it should be spectacular up there!

I'll be there at 4:00

OK...I'm in I'll be there at 4.

Hey,

He's back from they PCT. How did it go Mike?