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I'm planning this as a two day expedition for Sat-Sun, September 24-25. I have a friend coming in from Pennsylvania that weekend, so the dates are locked. My first trip to this area. It would be a bonus to have someone along who knows the route or at least a few extra eyes to spot cairns. Hike difficulty rating: 4 (advanced)
CHOCOLATE RAPIDS ALERT!! IF rains proceed hike date and water is chocolaty brown upon arrival...unlikely that we will stay overnight and possibly convert to day trip. Come on turquoise blue!!
Plan: (times approximate)
Leave Phx area at 4am.
Meet at trailhead around 9:30am.
Scramble down to LCR.
Set up Camp and eat dinner at LCR.
Hike out Sunday morning around 8am.
Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
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RickVincentGuides: 4 | Official Routes: 3Triplogs Last: 316 d | RS: 0Water Reports 1Y: 0 | Last: never - Joined: Aug 20 2009 9:57 am
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Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Last edited by RickVincent on Sep 01 2011 4:11 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Dangit! I have things to do in Page that weekend! This one has been on my list for a while...
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Hey Rick - late September should give you a good chance at catching blue water, but I'd keep an eye the USGS gage for the LCR below Cameron http://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv/?s ... 0065,00060 it should be at or near zero for at least a week prior. Be a drag to get all the way there and have brown water (looks like a big slug of brown water is going through there right now). And honestly, I'd say the drive to the trail head is more difficult than finding the hiking route down. The attached PDF has a description that I took from one of the HAZ trip reports, I've tweaked it a bit so it's a little more accurate.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Umm, isn't there a Steeler game that Sunday morning? :whistle:
EDIT: Nevermind, just checked the sked. might be tight to get back by 5pm, though.
EDIT: Nevermind, just checked the sked. might be tight to get back by 5pm, though.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
The Stillernator wrote:Umm, isn't there a Steeler game that Sunday morning? :whistle:
EDIT: Nevermind, just checked the sked. might be tight to get back by 5pm, though.
Might miss the first half. October 23rd is the one you don't want to miss. Steelers are coming to the valley to beat the Cards.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Very valuable info. Thank you.toddak wrote:The attached PDF has a description that I took from one of the HAZ trip reports, I've tweaked it a bit so it's a little more accurate.
This is my gym. I have to travel down a bumpy road to get there. There are no treadmillls, no machines, and no personal trainers. I walk..I run..I breathe the fresh air. I can go any time I want, as much as I want and there is no membership fee.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
No experience with the trail, but have really been wanting to go, just unsure of my work sched right now.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Chris,The Stillernator wrote:Um........EDIT: Nevermind, just checked the sked. might be tight to get back by 5pm, though.
You don't need to get ALL the way back, Maloney's Tavern in Flag is a Stillers bar! Plus, you are BOUND to be thirsty by the time you get to Flag.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Cool. Now I know where to go to watch the Steelers/Falcons game when I go up there on Aug 27.hikeaz wrote: Maloney's Tavern in Flag is a Stillers bar!
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Wish I could go. That is one of the best hikes in the state!
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I have someone coming in from PA to do this hike, plus another local friend. 3 confirmed.
This is my gym. I have to travel down a bumpy road to get there. There are no treadmillls, no machines, and no personal trainers. I walk..I run..I breathe the fresh air. I can go any time I want, as much as I want and there is no membership fee.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
I have a software upgrade scheduled that weekend so I need to be around that weekend. I'll keep this one on my "wish list". Have a great time!
Trish-Kabob
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Looking forward to it. Thank you.
This is my gym. I have to travel down a bumpy road to get there. There are no treadmillls, no machines, and no personal trainers. I walk..I run..I breathe the fresh air. I can go any time I want, as much as I want and there is no membership fee.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Had a coworker quit so can't make it. Sorry. Very bummed.
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Re: Salt Trail Cyn to LCR
Still 3 going on this trip (myself plus 2 other non-HAZers). Two more weeks...any other takers?
This is my gym. I have to travel down a bumpy road to get there. There are no treadmillls, no machines, and no personal trainers. I walk..I run..I breathe the fresh air. I can go any time I want, as much as I want and there is no membership fee.
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Looking forward to this one. Two more days.
This is my gym. I have to travel down a bumpy road to get there. There are no treadmillls, no machines, and no personal trainers. I walk..I run..I breathe the fresh air. I can go any time I want, as much as I want and there is no membership fee.
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