Reavis canyon to Picketpost (azt #18)
Posted: Dec 31 2010 12:42 pm
this is an overnight backpacking trip, cross-posted from the ABC site on Meetup.com
there seems to be a full calendar on ABC, and most active backpackers are signed up on other trips prior to me posting this one, therefore the interest level has not taken off the way i could have expected..
so, im cross posting this trip 'cause i know there are some HAZ ppl that might join me for:
This trip follows a passage of the Arizona Trail along the scenic Reavis Canyon, where we follow part of the route Elisha Reavis used to carry his produce from his ranch atop the hill, down to Superior for trade and sale.
Starting at two points, this trip will be a car exchange and both parties starting from either end will meet in the middle of the 19 mile hike at the confluence of Reavis canyon and Wood Camp canyon (see map) http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?ZTN=2432&Z=8&M=3
We will meet at a Lowe's in Mesa, then exchange vehicles to drive to each individual trailhead. A high clearance vehicle (like my Montero Sport) will be used for the upper trail at Roger's Trough.
Each team will start the hike at either end of this trail, and camp in the middle - one group hiking downhill from Roger's Trough, the other more "hardy" group hiking uphill from Picketpost. There appears to be water in the canyons after these recent rains but I encourage you to carry all that you will need until we arrive at camp - 2 to 4 quarts depending on your needs.
Exciting and breathtaking views on much of the trip, and the terrain varies enough to pass through a couple of life zones, keeping things interesting. Some of this trip will follow and cross old roads. This trip definately has some rugged terrain and the difficulty will demand that attendees be fit and able, with prior desert hiking experience a plus.
I encourage the use of map and compass. you can also download GPS tracks if you prefer that method of navigation: http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?GPS=9850
there seems to be a full calendar on ABC, and most active backpackers are signed up on other trips prior to me posting this one, therefore the interest level has not taken off the way i could have expected..
so, im cross posting this trip 'cause i know there are some HAZ ppl that might join me for:
This trip follows a passage of the Arizona Trail along the scenic Reavis Canyon, where we follow part of the route Elisha Reavis used to carry his produce from his ranch atop the hill, down to Superior for trade and sale.
Starting at two points, this trip will be a car exchange and both parties starting from either end will meet in the middle of the 19 mile hike at the confluence of Reavis canyon and Wood Camp canyon (see map) http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?ZTN=2432&Z=8&M=3
We will meet at a Lowe's in Mesa, then exchange vehicles to drive to each individual trailhead. A high clearance vehicle (like my Montero Sport) will be used for the upper trail at Roger's Trough.
Each team will start the hike at either end of this trail, and camp in the middle - one group hiking downhill from Roger's Trough, the other more "hardy" group hiking uphill from Picketpost. There appears to be water in the canyons after these recent rains but I encourage you to carry all that you will need until we arrive at camp - 2 to 4 quarts depending on your needs.
Exciting and breathtaking views on much of the trip, and the terrain varies enough to pass through a couple of life zones, keeping things interesting. Some of this trip will follow and cross old roads. This trip definately has some rugged terrain and the difficulty will demand that attendees be fit and able, with prior desert hiking experience a plus.
I encourage the use of map and compass. you can also download GPS tracks if you prefer that method of navigation: http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?GPS=9850