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Jun 05 2021

GrangerGuy

Guides 34
Routes 138
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Triplogs 111

68 male

Joined Dec 26 2018
Phoenix, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Hiking		Jun 05 2021
		GrangerGuy • Triplogs 111

Hiking	9.70 Miles	1,780 AEG

Hiking	9.70 Miles	6 Hrs 34 Mns		2.05 mph
	1,780 ft AEG	1 Hour 50 Mns Break	15 LBS Pack

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We arrived at the trail head for the Abbey’s Way trail #151 about 7:15 AM. It was our intention to do a loop and return to the car via Abbey’s Way. We hiked up the road about a mile to the Moody Point Trail #140 and headed downhill. The trail is not marked at the road. At times, Moody Point Trail is a little overgrown, but it is never serious. It is pretty well marked with cairns, as well.

We encountered a lot of bear scat. There was even a century plant that had been mauled by a bear. See the photolog.

We first headed for the viewpoint of the cliff dwelling off the Moody Point Trail. After scrambling down the Ridgetop with some trepidation, wondering if this was the right way, we got to the viewpoint. Good views of the ruins but binoculars or a telephoto lens really helps. The canyon is spectacular, but impossible to do justice with the camera. The climb up from the viewpoint is much easier than me climb down. We had a better idea of the route.

We had intended to turn north on the Rim Trail #139, but after following the cairns for a short distance, the trail disappeared into a mess of downed trees and New Mexico Locust. So, after messing about for a half hour, we decided just to return the way we came. We still got in a good 10-mile hike.

Flora

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[ checklist ] Wood's Rose Yellow Salsify

Wildflowers Observation Light
Desert Prickly Pear (Opuntia phaeacantha)
Western Salsify (Tragopogon dubius) was both in bloom as well as showing its spectacular large seed heads
Several very fragrant Woods' Rose (Rosa woodsii)
Bull Thistle
Arizona Lupine
Globemallow
The Manzanita is past flowering at this location.

Jul 20 2019

Oregon_Hiker

Guides 9
Routes 473
Photos 8,433
Triplogs 626

79 male

Joined Dec 07 2010
Phoenix, AZ

Moody Point Hike - Sierra Ancha, AZ

Hiking		Jul 20 2019
		Oregon_Hiker • Triplogs 626

Hiking	6.40 Miles	1,200 AEG

Hiking	6.40 Miles	6 Hrs 31 Mns	0.98 mph
	1,200 ft AEG

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Moody Point Trail #140

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Our second day for hiking out of Camp Grasshopper - FR487 near Aztec Peak in the Sierra Ancha. NoNot had joined us the night before and went off to hike the Rim Trail #139. Grasshopper decided to hang out in camp so I opted to hike down the Moody Point Trail #140 then go off trail to the south edge of Devils Chasm for some views.

The Moody Point trail between FR487 and its intersection with the Rim Trail has some sections that are getting over grown with New Mexican Locust. Fortunately I was wearing leather work gloves so had no problems pushing the thorny branches out of the way. The trail was not overgrown after leaving its intersection with the Rim Trail and I was able to make good time (for me). There are some great views along this section of trail following the top of the ridge. I had a planning track for the off-trail to the edge of the Chasm but found it was completely choked with manzanita when I got there so went down the trail a little further scouting for an opening in the brush and had success. The off-trail turned out to be a piece of cake.

My plan was to hike northeast on the spine of a ridge that sticks out from Moody Point - perhaps this is the real Moody Point. There was a great view of the Devils Chasm Ruin. The ridge spine ended in a steep descent down to a very rugged rocky outcropping. I turned around part way down the steep descent - it was getting hot and I would have to take my time going back to avoid overheating. My Frog Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel wrapped around my head, lots of drinking water and electrolyte pills saved the day. I got back to camp by 4:00pm to join NoNot in enjoying GH's spread of delicious hors d'oeuvres. Alway nice to have your camping trip catered.

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[ checklist ] New Mexico Locust

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[ checklist ] Center Mountain Devils Chasm - Main South Fork

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May 16 2013

Oregon_Hiker

Guides 9
Routes 473
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Triplogs 626

79 male

Joined Dec 07 2010
Phoenix, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Hiking		May 16 2013
		Oregon_Hiker • Triplogs 626

Hiking	6.10 Miles	1,561 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles
	1,561 ft AEG

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Grasshopper

This was our first hike on a 6 day car camping trip to the Sierra Ancha. The Grasshopper Camp was set up on top of a cliff overlooking Cherry Creek Canyon near the Billy Lawrence Trailhead. We drove to the Moody Pt trailhead from our camp in the morning for this day hike.

The trails to the off-trail starting point are in good condition with only a few new deadfalls. The off-trail section requires some route finding around clumps of manzanita but with a gps track to follow to our destination it was fairly easy. The views into Devil's Chasm are incredible and gave a whole new perspective on the cliff dwelling which I visited in February 2012.

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[ checklist ] Aztec Peak Bull Canyon Center Mountain Deep Creek Devils Chasm - Main South Fork

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May 16 2013

Grasshopper

Guides 48
Routes 510
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79 male

Joined Dec 28 2006
Scottsdale, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Devils Chasm Ruins Overlook via TR #140

Globe, AZ

Hiking		May 16 2013
		Grasshopper • Triplogs 578

Hiking	6.10 Miles	1,561 AEG

Hiking	6.10 Miles
	1,561 ft AEG

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Oregon_Hiker

I've been patiently waiting now for 2 years and 9 months for this much anticipated and rewarding hike. Basically awaiting the right camping trip timing for a more extended visit to our Sierra Ancha Wilderness to include this first time hike to view from a new perspective- from high above, the popular "Devils Chasm Cliff Dwelling Ruins" (Main House and Outer Ruins).

Since HAZ- "johnnie & glutz" first successful and documented generic trip details on 8/31/10, this one has been high on my to do list. My thank you for their postings which without, I probably would not have known about this very doable (with route finding skill) on trail and partially off-trail hike to view this most impressive Cliff Dwelling Ruins from 900 feet above rugged and scenic Devils Chasm Canyon.

After Oregon Hiker and my successful trip on 5/16/13, we have since documented with a new HAZ Hike Description, triplogs, geocoded photo sets with captions, and our GPS Routes with key WPs, hopefully all that would prompt more interest for qualified others in a first time visit (from stellar views above) to this awesome seven hundred year old Salado Indian Cliff Dwelling.

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[ checklist ] Bull Canyon Deep Creek

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