Superstition Wilderness Itinerary Last Updated 8/29/2006 |
Saturday, March 17, 2007 Fly or drive into Phoenix. We will pick you up at the airport. Check into Red Roof Inn, Tempe, AZ. 480-449-3205. Before measurements taken, as well as optional photos (bring something revealing) Equipment shakedown Place all the items that you won't bring on the trail aside Making of the Trail Mix Purchase any last minute items Go out for dinner in town |
Sunday, March 18, 2007 2nd set of before measurements (and optional photo) taken Last opportunity to take a shower for about a week and a half Check out of Red Roof Inn Fill water at local kiosk Breakfast at a local restaurant Drive to Roosevelt Dam, storing non-essential items with shuttle service
Begin Hiking Hike about 4.0 uphill miles into Cottonwood Canyon Camp wherever we find water (depends upon conditions) and level ground Possible Bailout: Roosevelt Dam Mileage Today: 4.0. Total Mileage: 4.0 miles |
Monday, March 19, 2007 Hike 5.7 miles, mostly uphill, past Cottonwood Creek to the Two Bar Ridge Trailhead Camp at Two Bar Ridge Trailhead (possibly no water here) Possible Bailout: FR83 Mileage Today: 5.7. Total Mileage: 9.7 miles |
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Hike about 6.6 miles Camp at flat area on unnamed summit just past Klondike Spring No water at campsite. Most reliable water source: Walnut Spring, 1 mile further Water is possible at Klondike Spring, or at Pine Creek Tributary Possible Bailout: Tule Trail, 4.7 mile hike to FR469 Mileage Today: 6.6. Total Mileage: 16.3 miles |
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Hike 1.0 miles to Reavis Gap Trail Hike 3.3 relatively easy, mostly downhill miles to Reavis Ranch Hike 1.5 relatively easy, slightly uphill miles to on Reavis Ranch Trail Camp alongside Reavis Creek (if we're feeling strong, it's 2.5 easy miles to Reavis Saddle) Possible Bailout: Reavis Gap Trail, 2.8 miles to Upper Horrell Trailhead Mileage Today: 5.8. Total Mileage: 22.1 miles |
Thursday, March 22, 2007 Hike 2.5 easy miles to Reavis Saddle Hike 1.0 downhill miles to Rogers Canyon Trail Hike 2.7 easy downhill miles to Frog Tanks Trail Hike 1.6 miles to JF Trail Camp at Tortilla Pass
No water here. Last water source: Rogers Canyon Possible Bailout: Reavis Ranch Trail, 1.5 miles to Rogers Trough Mileage Today: 7.8. Total Mileage: 29.9 miles |
Friday, March 23, 2007 Hike 1.7 miles to Randolph Canyon Turn into Randolph Canyon. This is our first off-trail section. Navigation will be by map and compass Hike 3.1 cross-country miles to Red Tanks Trail Hike 2.1 uphill miles to Red Tanks Divide Camp at Red Tanks Divide (probably dry) Last water source: Randolph Spring / Canyon Next water source: About 1 mile downhill Possible Bailout: JF Trail, 1.3 miles to Woodbury Trailhead Mileage Today: 6.9. Total Mileage: 36.8 miles |
Saturday, March 24, 2007 Hike 1.7 miles to the Hoolie Bacon Trail Hike 1.5 miles to the Whiskey Spring Trail Hike 2.0 miles to the Dutchman's Trail Camp at LaBarge Spring Possible Bailout: Whiskey Spring and Dutchmans Trail, 6.0 miles to Peralta Trailhead Mileage Today: 5.2. Total Mileage: 42.0 miles |
Sunday, March 25, 2007 Hike 2.3 miles to Bluff Spring Trail Hike 1.0 easy miles to Terrapin Trail Hike 0.2 miles to Barks Canyon Turn off trail, using only a map and compass Hike 0.8 uphill miles to the Peralta Trail Hike 0.7 uphill miles to the Fremont Saddle Turn off trail again, using only a map and compass Hike 0.7 miles to West Boulder Canyon Saddle Camp at West Boulder Canyon Saddle (dry) Last water source: Bluff Spring Possible Bailout: Peralta Trail, 1.9 miles to Peralta Trailhead Mileage Today: 5.7. Total Mileage: 42.5 miles |
Monday, March 26, 2007 Option 1:
Day Hike 2.1 miles to the summit of Superstition Mountain Day Hike 2.1 miles back Hike 2.6 miles downhill to Old West Boulder Canyon Option 2: Hike 2.1 miles to the summit of Superstition Mountain Hike 5.4 miles downhill to West Boulder Canyon Either way, camp at the intersection of West Boulder Canyon and Old West Boulder Canyon (possibly dry) Water source: Willow Spring Possible Bailout: Peralta Trail, 2.6 miles to Peralta Trailhead Mileage Today: 6.8-7.5. Total Mileage: 49.3-50.0 miles |
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Hike 2.2 miles to Dutchman's Trail Hike 3.4 miles to Second Water Trail Hike 0.3 miles to First Water Trailhead No water sources Possible Bailout: First Water Trailhead Mileage Today: 5.9. Total Mileage: 55.2-55.9 miles Get a ride to Fiesta Inn Resort, 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282. (480) 967-1441 Hot Showers After measurements taken, as well as optional photos Go to dinner in town, possibly Four Peaks Brewing Company Awards Ceremony Hot tub |
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Check out of the Fiesta Inn Airport Drop |
