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Bill Williams River Gorge
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2011-01-15  
2011-01-15  
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Bill Williams River GorgeSouthwest, AZ
Southwest, AZ
Hiking7.00 Miles 300 AEG
Hiking7.00 Miles
300 ft AEG
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1st trip
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ABC - Group
Did this unique trip with ABC. In Saturday morning, and out early Sunday afternoon. Camped at Alamo Lake State Park the night before in Camp Area A. Slow going for the water crossings, so we didn't make it all the way to the end of the gorge. Just another reason to go back. Looks like hawks nest on ledges of the canyon walls. Lots of evidence of smaller animals in the form of prints. Saw "other" evidence of the wild donkeys that are in the area. Also, saw a beaver dam and lots of chewed up trees along the water. Pretty sure I heard some tail slapping at points during the night and I kept waking up convinced that there was one chewing on one of the willows I was hanging from. :sweat: The water was clear enough to see the bottom in most places so we could tell where we needed to be careful of the larger, slippery rocks. There was one water crossing that was up past my waist, but all others were completely doable. Lots of places to camp along the banks, some of the benches are a good 20 feet above the water. Our night temps were above freezing, but I think they dropped below 40. There are a couple of side canyons that we passed that would be fun to explore, and I'd love to make it to the end of the gorge next time I visit. I do have to say that the 4 hour drive to get there seems to take forever.

Went and had a pretty decent burger after getting out of the gorge at the intersection of Wickenburg Rd and Park Rd, which boasts an airport of sorts, or at least a landing strip.
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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir
 
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