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FR 72 and Apache RR grade, AZ
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| Mtn Biking | 15.00 Miles |
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| | Mtn Biking | 15.00 Miles | 3 Hrs | | 5.00 mph |
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| no partners | | This was a fun ride on quiet back roads in a remote corner of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, south of Big Lake, not too far from Reservation Lake. We drove FR 116 to FR 72, and rode several side roads, including a stretch along the old Apache Railway. This stretch of the old railroad bed which goes from McNary to Maverick, is not designated as part of the Railroad Grade Trail #601, but intrepid travelers could make the connections. The area we were riding sees a little bit of ATV traffic, but not much as it is kind of out of the way. I had not been there before, myself. We saw a lot of flowers and a pretty good herd of elk, running away from us. The group I was with were members of TRACKS, a hiking club from Pinetop. Very nice people.
After the ride I forgot to push "SAVE" on my GPS tracking (Aaargh!!). Then I drove south in POURING RAIN to hook up with FR 25, turned left toward Buffalo Crossing, crossed the West Fork of the Black River, and then the East Fork at Buffalo Crossing. Stopped both places to take a couple of photos, as the rain had mostly stopped then. At Buffalo Crossing I walked down a quarter mile or so. I had brought hiking gear, but it kept drizzling off and on, and I melt if I get wet.  Also did not feel comfortable leaving my $2,000 bicycle in the car while hiking...the bike is worth more than the car! All in all, it was a most pleasant day. Drove back via 191 and Alpine. |
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