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| no partners | | I was in Earp, Ca for the Weekend and had a free afternoon. I had drawn up a Destination Hike using the tools on this site, including Google Earth. What the tools did not provide, or that I didn't take the time to check, was that my drawn track started on Private Property.
On to Plan B, which I did not have.
I knew this area was out there but knew nothing about it. I stopped in the Main Office for Bill Williams NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) on the west side of 95, and talked to one of the park rangers.
Me "Any Hiking out there?", Nice Park Ranger Lady "Only 6000 plus acres".
Me - "What kind of trails?" Nice Park Ranger Lady "We Can't have any permanent trails out there, they'd get washed away".
I got a few ideas and decided I'd drive to the end of the road, see what the territory offered, and then hike in the time I had available before I had to get back to Earp.
I wanted to get down to the Bill Williams River.
The first area I tried was at the end of the road. Checking the GPS, this was an old road that went right to the river. Unfortunately 1/4 mile in the Road was flooded from the previous day and mornings rain.
Next on the way back, I had seen a spot in the area called Mosquito Flats that had a sign w/ binoculars. So off again. This time I got stopped in a wet jungle of thick vegetation. But did see some flowers I hadn't seen before.
Next was a Slot Canyon that looked promising. This proved to be the best option of the 3, but unfortunately the river was protected by my favorite...Catsclaw. I could hear it, but could not see it.
Out of time, I had to retreat to Earp
Now that I have a feel for the area, I'd like to come back w/ a plan. That plan may involve a Kayak.
The area is most defiantly worth a check. From green marshes with tall reeds, to Poplar trees, to Saguaros, to stark desert, and tall craggly peaks, this area has it all.
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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