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Feb 12 2021
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Salt River Canyon - US60 CrossingGlobe, AZ
Globe, AZ
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Took the in-laws from MN on this scenic drive and checked out spots in Globe on our way back.
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Jul 21 2020
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Salt River Canyon - US60 CrossingGlobe, AZ
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Whenever you find yourself driving along US Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low, one of the highlights is crossing the Salt River by way of a rather dramatic canyon. :D This is just a little tribute to the place. It was quite an engineering project back when it was first constructed in the 1930's, and has undergone various changes and improvements over the years. The original bridge across the river was funded by the Public Works Administration and was engineered by Ralph Hoffman, who was the Arizona State Bridge Engineer for the highway department from 1927-1955. This bridge remained in use until 1997, when a newer one replaced it. It is nice to be able to walk across it.

My first time going through the canyon and crossing the bridge was as a kid of 10 in August 1958. This was when my Mom moved from Milwaukee to Phoenix, sight unseen, to begin a new life out West. :o She was 31 at the time. I don't remember much about the canyon that day, but I do remember I was very upset that I was being removed from my friends and life in West Allis and Wauwatosa. The trip was made in Mom's 1953 red Buick black top convertible. She enlisted the help of some good neighbors of ours in West Allis for the drive. It was done over a four day period. Being only 10 years old and knowing how adaptable kids are, I am sure the sheer excitement of such a trip made me forget about being mad at her. :lol: I do seem to recall that the adults in the car that day had some trepidation when they saw what they were getting into as we descended down toward the river. After all, these were Midwest folks who had not seen such a thing before! I'm sure I was loving it from the back seat, while they were white-knuckling it up front. :sweat:

Interestingly, my Mom started dating a man she met in Phoenix in 1959, Bill Elkins, who worked for the state highway department and was stationed up at the office in Saint Johns. He had a home in Maryvale, but spent most of his time in Saint Johns. So, that meant that I got to go up there on occasion during the 1959-60 time frame, and of course more trips through Salt River Canyon. I remember one trip Mom made at night sometime in the winter when there was construction going on in the canyon and we were driving in intermittent snow showers. She talked about that one a lot afterward, so it must have made her nervous. Of course for me the kid, it was just another adventure! :lol:

Another distant memory from those days of long ago was stopping with Mom at what I think was a store/gas station at Seneca Arizona. This was on the east side of US 60, and predated the Seneca Lakes project of the San Carlos Apache Tribe which is located on the west side of the highway. I remember always begging her to buy me some Fire Stix cinnamon candies when we stopped. :lol:

Anyway, thanks for indulging me on a little journey down memory lane from long ago.
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Apr 27 2019
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 Mesa, AZ
Salt River Canyon - US60 CrossingGlobe, AZ
Globe, AZ
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Booked a raft trip with Wilderness Aware. Put in at the Crossing and rafted down past Mescal Rapid. Tony was our guide. Other guides included Olivia, Dennis and the Gauley Lama, Glenn Goodrich. River flow at 1300cfs.
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Aug 19 2017
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Fool Hollow State Park CampgroundAlpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
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3am departure from Pima with Addie to meet Lauren in Globe.
Met up with Lauren at 5am, loaded everything into 1 vehicle and took off up Hwy 60 towards Show Low.
First stop along the way was at Seneca Lake. The "ghost town" tour out front was way cool and the lake was nicer than expected. The sunrise was watched here before continuing on.
Next stop was made at Salt River crossing. We walked down to the river then over the foot bridge. River was flowing good and another quick stop was made at the north overlook for the scenic views.
Then it was a straight shot to Show Low and Fool Hollow Rec Area. We checked in to our campsite for the stay at Cinnamon Teal Loop #13 - One of the coolest developed campsites I have ever stayed at, well kept and with a great view down onto the lake below.
With everything in place, the plan was to just have ourselves a great relaxing weekend ..... and the plan worked!
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Jul 03 2017
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Fool Hollow Lake Recreation AreaAlpine, AZ
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After a month now of enduring the Frye Fire, smoke & heat ..... I needed to get away for a night!
Had never visited Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low before and decided on a quick overnight.

Salt River Canyon - Spent about an hour at the crossing rest stop checking out the area. Walked the old bridge over then down to the river. The Salt was not flowing much, but was still a cool sight from above and below.

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area (state park) - Arrived early and spent the first 4 hours hiking the entire park. Walked the Lake Trail and through all the campgrounds & day use areas. This is one nice park, 5 stars from me!
At noon I checked in to my campsite (bald eagle loop #24) and got camp all set up before spending the rest of the day and evening walking the lake and visiting with others including the friendly staff. There were a TON of people there with all campgrounds full, but that was OK and expected being the 4th of July weekend.
Night came and I spent it with an unexpected campfire (no fire restrictions for Apache-Sitgreves right now) :o
dinner and a little star photography before an early bed.

Awoke at 5am, packed up and headed out back home. Before leaving the cool high pine country, I completed a short morning hike along the Buena Vista Trail just outside of town.
Show Low, Fool Hollow & my hike were all beautiful, I hated to leave after just 1 day, but will be back for a more extended stay in the future!
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Oct 19 2016
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SRC- Upper Gorge, AZ 
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I finally had the honor to make a visit to this unique area of the SRC that has been on my radar for quite some time now and it certainly was incredible!
Upon the descent into the canyon I was immediately in awe of the sheer size and power of what was around me. I had no idea just how grand and regal the SRC was, throughout the whole day I constantly had to remind myself I was in Arizona...
This was one of those humbling trips that once again reminded me just how diverse, wild and amazing this state truly is!

It was unbelievably hot out during the day for it being late October, the thermometer said 82° but in direct sunlight with no shade it felt more like 100° but I shouldn't complain since some people around the country are already dealing with snow.
With that being said it felt amazing to hit the canyon floor and splash cool refreshing river water in my face and take a rest in the shade of one of the nicest beachside camps I've ever seen.
So for some reason I always thought the whole Salt River being salty was just a myth/wives tale, I mean forgive me but I just really did not know it was named the Salt because of It's high salt content, I've just never really looked into it or asked anyone...
Well I probably should have because I basically relied on my days drinking water to come from the river and I quickly found out that was a mistake! :sweat:
I eagerly filled up my waterbottles with crystal clear river water and took a big fresh sip before I attempted to do my filtering because that's my ritual whenever I visit an Arizona watershed for the first time but boy was I surprised with salty pumpkin water that immediately left me spitting out the contents! :--:
I learned the hard but rather funny way that it's truly named the Salt River for that reason!
Luckily I brought enough 8.5% Double IPA's to keep me hydrated for the rest of the day 8).

The wide open views almost made my head spin, I'm not used to hiking alongside a river of that magnitude so everything was such a treat! The power and sound of the water in that section is such a rush and looking up at the near vertical cliff walls I spotted the remains of three different vehicles that at one point in time drove off US 60 and into the abyss of this massive canyon. :scared:
It's kind of crazy to imagine those horrific scenes playing out and realizing there were real people in those vehicles when it occurred, it's the kind of stuff you see in every typical action movies but very surreal to see in reality.

My friend, her two dogs and I took rest alongside the river while I dropped my pack and ventured on further to scope out the area I initially came for.
As always I was greeted with a few unexpected surprises that literally made me grin from ear to ear! :D
There were a few amazing sections of large powerful cascades that made me feel tiny as the ripped and roared past me.
Just before the heart of the gorge is a beautiful shelf like patio section that remind me of a few areas I've seen photos of inside the Grand Canyon, it felt like I was walking back in time on these ancient carved rocks.
Hititng the my long sought after "Honey-Hole" was a satisfying treat that left me astounded of what I was viewing.
It required a little bit of care moving around inside that area of the gorge as the terrain becomes more rugged and the canyon more narrow a.k.a. "The Good Stuff"!
I stayed snapping photos until 6pm which of course at that time was moments before darkness was going to occur so I made a swift and quick return to my patient group that was awaiting my presence.
My friends dog sliced open his rear paw at some point during the day and he was crying and stopping on our way out of the canyon floor so I gave him the express ride on my shoulder out of the rough stuff.
Luckily once we hit more manageable terrain he toughed it up and walked on his own without whining, which I was thankful for because it would have taken me a long time to carry that pit bull mix out of that steep canyon.
The rest of the hike out was just perfect, surprising amounts of stars loomed above as we all enjoyed the cool crisp weather along with a unique light show of the far away vehicles headlights as they appeared and disappeared out of the dark abyss while they drove on the Highway 60's switchbacks.

This trip was quick and only covered a short distance but it definitely goes down in one of the more memorable places I've had the pleasure of visting. The roaring rapids, enormous canyon, countless scenic vistas and unique alcoves made this such a treat that fulfilled my constant craving of exploring the unknown.

Great day, everlasting memories and a place I'm already day dreaming of going back to! : rambo :
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 Tempe, AZ
Salt River Canyon - US60 CrossingGlobe, AZ
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Had an adventure Sunday feb 7th, exploring canyons and chasing waterfalls. I found a few spots on the map, couple of seasonal waterfalls and then some known perennial waterfalls, that I wanted to visit. Altogether around 750 feet of waterfalls.

fist stop 2 am at a frozen 250ft seasonal waterfall because who doesn't like hiking around icy sheer cliff faces in complete darkness?
It was Saturday night clear skies and almost the new moon.
I began hiking my hike soon Hearing the sound of a running creek I began to get very excited. Hopping along the rocks in the icy creek bed my anticipation built, and soon enough right in front of me the creek disappears into complete blackness. I carefully walk to the icy edge of the waterfall knowing one mis-step my life would be over. Shining my headlamp down I can see absolutely nothing because it only shines 120 feet not even half way to the bottom of the waterfall. Looking across I can see a faint cliff face that looked like it would be a good vantage point to view the fall.
I thought it would be an easy hike over, but it turns out hiking in the pitch black on the edge of cliffs is a bit of a challenge as it helps to be able to see where you are going. My destination ended up being a narrow rock spire that jetted out from the canyon sides. I had just enough room to sit on the edge and set up my tripod and take a few pictures. Not seeing much I could hear the sound of the falls, the wind howling, and large chunks of ice breaking off the falls and crashing into the waters below.
Definitely not the safest thing but it was quite the rush and a good start to the next 24 hours of adventure!

I love the night but nothing beats a bright warm sun! After my night photography adventures I drove to a scenic vista pull off on the side of the HW so I would have a great view for the sunrise. Getting to sleep around 4, I awoke in a daze around 5:30 to loud country music! Why person did you decided to pull up next to me and blast music for an hour? Couldn’t you have parked anywhere else? or at least like better music? I have no idea but I was too unconscious to do anything about it at the time. I got up around 7:30 to soak in the sunrise, then start my drive down a long dirt road to another seasonal waterfall. Stopping next to the river along the way to cook some breakfast and sing songs with my Father. Ended up having such a sweet time leaving me in tears feeling extremely loved, cared for, and accepted. Moments like these are what I live for. Peace that I can’t even understand! The eggs were delicious too.

Next stop another seasonal waterfall
Out of all the falls I visited that day this was my favorite. The falls cascade down 450ft of powerful and almost majestic looking cliff faces, I had so much fun climbing up this waterfall, I took a shower in the fall, bathed in its pools, laid out on the rocks soaking in the sun and took a nap listening to the relaxing sounds of the falls.
After my nap I hiked down and started off the the next waterfall I wanted to visit that day.

Next stop Lower Falls of Cibecue Creek, many of you might recognize this spot because it's a popular swimming hole in the summer months.
Even though it is winter time and the water was very cold, the flow was very strong due to snow melt so I really wanted to see the falls raging! I got to the trail-head later in the afternoon giving me just enough time to hike in and out in time to get to a vista to watch the sun set. That’s if I started then but I decided to rest first as I was feeling my last two adrenaline filled hikes on top of little sleep. I hit the trail a little after 5 with my watermelon in hand. The canyon views are very striking; I really love this part of AZ. I knew with the creek so high I would not be able to stay out of the water. On the first crossing the water didn’t feel too cold but with each crossing it seemed to get colder. I got to the falls just as the sun was setting; it was quite a powerful scene. The falls demand respect, its roar amplified by the narrow slot canyon walls that the water carved. The flow was so strong the fall was split into 3 separate falls, creating a 2 ft wave at the base and a good amount of foam on the water. Just me and the bats there to soak it all in.
The hike back proved to be a challenge in the dark, not being able to see the bottom of the creek and having numb feet from the cold. What’s a good adventure without challenge? I’d definitely do it again!
On my way out I had one more waterfall to visit. Apache Falls are very easy to get to, not too far off the HW, but is one of the few waterfalls in AZ that is in a river not a creek. It is an impressive fall because of the size and the amount of water flowing over them (especially after snowmelt).

Snowmelt swells the river to a roar as she winds through the towering majestic canyon walls, a sight only the stars can fully take in.
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Pinetop AZ and Area - April 2015, AZ 
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Randal_SchulhauserTriplogs 1,009
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Pinetop AZ and Area - April 2015

197 miles, 3hrs 45min per Google Maps

Bob Mohle's country getaway cottage on the outskirts of Pinetop AZ was offered up as an excuse to burn off some forfeitable vacation time. With some backdrop interest in the local history surrounding lumbering/lumberingu railroads, we headed out to the White Mountains with seven basic clues;
Clue #1, Apache Railway :next: https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ref/ ... lhch/id/34
Clue #2, Apache Railway :next: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_Railway
Clue #3, Apache Railway 2004
Clue #4, Southwest Lumbering Industries logging train, circa 1910 at Standard AZ in the White Mountains :next: https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/sing ... /35/rec/14
Clue #5, White Mountain Scenic Railroad (7 page brochure) :next: https://archive.library.nau.edu/cdm/ref ... /id/101967
Clue #6, White Mountain Scenic Railroad locomotives :next: https://www.air-and-space.com/Locomotives.htm
Clue #7, Maverick AZ ghost town :next: https://boards.ancestry.com/localities. ... 38/mb.ashx
Day 1 - Sunday April 5th, 2015
FitBit totals = 7.64 miles, 770 AEG (77 floors)

On the road by 3pm after Easter brunch with the family. Arrived at Bob's Pinetop cottage about 7-ish and enjoyed some crisp country air with temperatures expected to drop into the hi 30's later that evening...

Day 2 - Monday April 6th, 2015
FitBit totals = 6.97 miles, 410 AEG (41 floors)

Up at dawn with a loose plan to visit Kinishba Ruins, Fort Apache Historic Park, Pacheta Lake, Pacheta Falls, and scout out remnants of the logging railway that ran between McNary and the ghost town of Maverick. Flat tire on our way out from Pacheta Falls to Maverick put an end to the exploration (made it back to Pinetop to see NCAA final game tipoff).
Apache Railway that ran from Holbrook to McNary to Maverick :next: https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ref/ ... lhch/id/34 NOTE: ran as a tourist train during 1960's and 1970's until fire in 1980 (1976 in some references) at the McNary Lumber Mill combined with changes in tribal lumbering policy led to its closure. Ran under brand of White Mountain Scenic Railway.
Maverick ghost town :next: https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/az/maverick.html
McNary lumber history :next: https://fhsarchives.wordpress.com/tag/s ... ber-mills/
Finish the day with some "Hollywood History" by watching Walter Hill's "GERONIMO - An American Legend" with Wes Studi, Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Matt Damon, and Robert Duvall :next: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107004/.
Our visit to Fort Apache and seeing General Crook's cabin made me think that movie would be a great bookend to our day...
Later that night, I find the best historic reference for the Apache Railway, an article from the January 1963 Arizona Highways entitled "First Caboose to Maverick"
Day 3 - Tuesday April 7th, 2015
FitBit totals = 9.60 miles, 790 AEG (79 floors)

Up at dawn and after a hearty breakfast, headed over to Greens Peak - Four Knolls area to take in the stellar panoramic views (despite hurricane-like winds). Explored Sunrise Ski Resort area to see if tram to top of mountain was open (everything closed to public). Off to explore the headwaters of the Little Colorado and the Mount Baldy Loop. When we parked at the West Baldy Trail #95 TH, I heard a distinct hissing sound - Another flat tire!
Fortunately I was able to limp back to Pinetop where Rex @ Future Tire (https://www.futuretireaz.com ) took care of us. Today's flat was caused by a roofing nail and a simple plug-n-patch repair to the Goodyear Wrangler P275/65R18. Monday's flat was a rock puncture and not repairable. Disappointed with Ford's off-road package tires (these weren't my first off-road flat tires), I let Rex sell me a Cooper Tire Trailcutter AT2 that we mounted as my spare for now as I contemplate what to replace my other 4 tires with (anyone have experience with Cooper Tire Trailcutter AT2's???). A special "shoutout to Louis Weaver (Bob's handyman in Pinetop) who met us as we limped into town just in case we needed a ride
Lugs are 21mm, stock tire wrench lugs 7/8", yet have specialty 21mm wrench in truck
(Shouldn't the 7/8" lugs on truck all be 21mm to fit wrench?)
Back on the road after lunch at Red Devil Pizza :next: https://www.reddevilrestaurant.com (Randy and CJ took care of us during lunch) and headed over to Porter Mountain and
Ice Cave Trail #608 :next: [ Ice Cave Trail #608 ]
Day 4 - Wednesday April 8th, 2015
FitBit totals = 5.11 miles, 150 AEG (15 floors)

On the road home with a stop at the Salt River Canyon...
TOTALS
29.32 miles, 2120 AEG
193 TOTAL IMAGES
85 images on iPhone 5S
87 images on Canon 6D
9 images on Canon 7D
12 images on Canon Rebel XT

HAZ DESTINATIONS
1. Kinishba Ruins :next: [ Kinishba Ruins ]
2. Fort Apache Historic Park :next: [ Fort Apache Historic Park ]
3. Pacheta Lake :next: [ Pacheta Lake Campground ]
4. Pacheta Falls :next: [ Pacheta Falls ]
5. Maverick Ghost Town :next: [ Maverick Ghost Town ]
6. Railroad Grade Trail :next: [ Railroad Grade Trail #601 ]
7. Greens Peak :next: [ Greens Peak Trail ]
8. Four Knolls :next: [ Four Knolls ]
9. Candy Mountain Trail :next: [ Candy Mtn Trail ]
10. Sunrise Park :next: [ Sunrise Ski Park ]
11. West Baldy Trail #95 :next: [ West Baldy Trail #94 ]
12. Ice Cave Trail #608 :next: [ Ice Cave Trail #608 ]
13. Salt River Canyon - AZ60 Crossing :next: [ Salt River Canyon - US60 Crossing ]
14. Upper Salt River :next: [ Upper Salt River ]

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Kinishba RuinsAlpine, AZ
Alpine, AZ
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Interesting ruins. We also walked around Fort Apache up the road. Both good stops for lunch or short visits.
We stopped at the Salt on the drive up.
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