Thinking Reaves Ranch Via Rogers Trough Trailhead--Questions

[Stavman]

Well my plans to go to Bonita creek have changed ... Maybe Next trip

So am looking at doing Reaves Ranch and some of the Day Hikes to the Ruins and Circlestones. Looks like some Great places to play for 3 days
This report sounds Like a lot of fun http://hikearizona.com/x.php?x=123434

Have a few Questions please oh ye Experts of the Trails

1 How is the Road to the TH... sounds fine.. Just checking

2 Are any permits needed at the TH or Hike.. it appears Not.. but wanna be sure

3 How is water there in March, planning next Month about 3/10 ish. Not any Current Reports that I can Find


Should be a fun 3 days.. I love Historic sites... so will really enjoy this trip i think

Thanks again All.... trip #3 in FULL planning Stages

[Tough_Boots]

1. generally high clearance necessary-- sometimes but not usually 4wd
2. nope
3. always water at the ranch

[ultrazona]

Friends were just there last weekend and the drive in was fine with a high clearance vehicle. They did see a trans am at the trailhead......

[SuperstitionGuy]

1 - do not take a front wheel drive vehicle
2 - No permits required
3 - Carry to the ranch or cliff dwellings. Once there you should be ok.

If there is considerable rain before you go, the road to Rogers Through can be quite muddy in places.

If a cold front is approaching it can get quit cold at those altitudes. Just be prepared for very cold nights.

You do have cell phone coverage on many of the very high points such as Circle Stone and just before the Rogers Trough Trailhead.

Have fun, take pictures and report back.

[CannondaleKid]

1 - do not take a front wheel drive vehicle

I would say depending on the condition of the road.
If it's wet or badly rutted, I'd agree
If it's dry and no bad ruts, I'd say any vehicle with a reasonable amount of clearance.

Before I bought my Samurai and later the Jeep, I had always driven to Rogers Trough with a front-wheel drive vehicle. With a slight bit of care I had no issues. The only time I turned back was a time I was told by someone who had been on the road a few days before that it was fine, only to realize he had a different idea of fine.

RE: A Trans Am at the trailhead...
I have seen similar low-slung vehicles out there at various times myself. It's all about how much care you take and how much abuse you are willing to give your vehicle.
(Yes, even a Prius, very shortly after some thorough road maintenance had been done)

[Stavman]

Sounds like it shouldn't be an issues for my rig..Ive been places it shouldn't be...LOL... so sounds good too me... Thanks all

Glad water is Good.... Think ill head straight to the Ranch... Day two upto the Circlestone and Peak... then back and mess around the area... day 3 back to TH and maybe a day trip to Ruins

[trekkin_gecko]

if you're going to make the drive, definitely make a trip to the ruins
we should have gone just a bit farther to see angel basin

[Stavman]

I was debating on Stayin at Angel Basin the 1st Night

[Stavman]

Got a Nice Polartech 2nd layer today..

Think I am almost ready.... time ta Dehydrate some more food.... Taters... Spinach... Shrimp....


So close... yet so far

[hikeaz]

I was debating on Stayin at Angel Basin the 1st Night

Historic place, Angel Basin. http://superstitionmountaintomkollenbor ... asure.html

Some say that he burned quick copies and stored the real paintings. Bob Ward, who accompanied DeGrazia to A.B. has a map to a place he says they BURIED the paintings in his book Ripples of Lost Echo's. Carol Locust was also supposedly on the trip and talks of it in her book DeGrazia: The Rest of the Story....who knows.

As far as Ted, I do appreciate a real anarchist, though - his type formed our country.

[big_load]

I should have guessed that it was photographed, but I've never seen the picture or any mention that it existed. Thanks!

[hikeaz]

I should have guessed that it was photographed, but I've never seen the picture or any mention that it existed. Thanks!

He was a militant of sorts and made a bit of an 'opportunity' out of this. I have read that there was a film crew working on a movie nearby in A.J. that he invited down to 'the burning' to take photos. I believe the movie may have been "The Lost Dutchman's Mine Story".

[Stavman]

Well all packed and Ready.....
Heading out Wed Am for my 3 day trip....
Sitting at about 31# pack, bit higher than last trip due to xtra clothes just in case weather turns on me

Should be a hoot... Kinda lazy 3 days of relaxing and day Hikes from Revis...

Fun Fun Fun

[pyro4lif]

Just remember to bring something warm it can get below 30 easy up there...

[Stavman]

Just remember to bring something warm it can get below 30 easy up there...

Yup

2 xtra Lbs because it could get chilly....
Morning Fire will be great...Ooo I need more Coffee.... to the Store Tomorrow

[Stavman]

All packed and excited....

I swear... I try and drop weight in Food....LOL... and end up bringing More... Since Ill be Base Camping it, I have extra Hot Lunch Food... oooo and some Adult Beverage as well

Landing at 31lb 4oz this trip as of this AM... last I was at 28lb 8oz ish... But with 2 added clothes, New tent with fly added 5oz... So still basically the same BASE as last Time

Ok this is my last post Till I get back....Oh and decided Big Red (my Big Ford Diesel) will be the Road Rig.. better safe than sorry...

Fun Fun Fun