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backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 18 2007 10:58 am
by ALNNELSON
I am looking for a good backpacking trip where I can camp overnight. I was wanting to do horsehead up by blueridge area. Not sure if its to cold or not yet and if the roads are even open. anyone have any other ideas?

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 18 2007 12:43 pm
by te_wa

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 18 2007 1:56 pm
by chumley
I've never heard of horsehead, but if its near Blue Ridge Reservoir, I'd say only that "too cold" is subjective. It's been mostly in the low 30s overnight recently, but there have been several nights into the low 20s. It'll depend on your equipment and the forecast for the days you're planning on going.

At this time, there are no seasonal road closures on the forest. The CNF current condition page is updated regularly when roads are closed. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/conditions/index.shtml

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 23 2007 10:41 pm
by JBowermaster
I am looking for information, trail suggestions, etc. for a hike to Rincon Peak (Tucson), spending the night at Manning Camp and hike out. I have confirmed there is water, bathrooms, and a cabin at Manning Camp. I heard a rumor you can rent the cabin, but have been unable to confirm that.

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 24 2007 8:31 am
by big_load
JBowermaster wrote:I am looking for information, trail suggestions, etc. for a hike to Rincon Peak (Tucson), spending the night at Manning Camp and hike out. I have confirmed there is water, bathrooms, and a cabin at Manning Camp. I heard a rumor you can rent the cabin, but have been unable to confirm that.
There are such amenities, but I believe they're for the exclusive use of NPS personnel and their like. The building is probably locked up for the year by now anyway. You can find out for sure from the Saguaro NP office. There are, however, quite a few nice campsites with bearboxes and a good natural water source (bring water treatment). Where are you planning to start from?

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 24 2007 3:53 pm
by ALNNELSON
Looking at trying Fossil springs trail. Is it to late in the year now and is it still getting crowded over the weekends?

Re: backpacking trip with overnight stay

Posted: Oct 24 2007 3:59 pm
by joebartels
It's not too late, therefore likely crowed.