Ash Creek - Salt River Canyon - 1 member in 2 triplogs has rated this an average 5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| partners | | This was a short but very scenic and rewarding hike in Ash Creek canyon. See the Description for more details on the hikes features. We chose to drive the 3.2 miles to the posted parking/TH location from FR303 for this hike. The road has some areas where it passes through drainages that require high clearance 4x4. As mentioned in the description, hiking in on the 4x4 forest roads would only add 7.2 miles round trip or 6.4 mi if you park just outside the ranch grounds and wouldn't require high clearance or 4x4.
The ancient Indian walled compound at this location was another find by ssk44 using Google Earth. Unfortunately he finds them faster than GH and I can hike to them so we will be busy working off the backlog over the next year or two.  |
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| | Hiking | 2.00 Miles | 3 Hrs | | 1.33 mph |
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| partners | | This was our planned hike number 3 of 3 on a 4nt/5day vehicle camping-hiking trip to another remote, historic, amAZingly scenic, and less hiked section of the Tonto NF off Hwy 60 north of Globe bordering the Salt River Canyon Wilderness.
I'm reposting part of Oregon_Hiker's triplog narrative as it does a nice job of "highlighting" this easy, off-trail hike:
"This was a short but very scenic and rewarding hike in Ash Creek canyon. See the Description for more details on the hikes features. We chose to drive the 3.2 miles to the posted parking/TH location from FR303 for this hike. The road has some areas where it passes through drainages that require high clearance 4x4. As mentioned in the description, hiking in on the 4x4 forest roads would only add 7.2 miles round trip or 6.4 mi if you park just outside the ranch grounds and wouldn't require high clearance or 4x4."
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average hiking speed 1.33 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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