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Trip Leader:
Campers, please confirm by the afternoon of May 8.
I need to know if you plan to bring a kayak or canoe.
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We will be hiking and boating on this camping trip. The Blue Ridge
Reservoir is a fine place to do canoeing and kayaking. No big power
boats are allowed and large sailboats do not work well in the canyon, so
there should be only small boats. The canyon is very steep sided, so
the animals feel safe to come to the water edge. We will be staying at
the Rock Crossing campgrounds, but some persons may want to come up on
Saturday to just do the hike. We will do the boating part of the camping
trip on Friday and Sunday, so bring your kayaks & canoes.
I will have both of my kayaks. Rock Crossing is about 2 miles by road from
the water, but as the crow flies 600 feet. Sunrise will be over the water.
The hiking part of this trip will be on the Arizona Trail, passage 28,
which runs right next to the Rock Crossing campground.
The trail runs beside the campground, we will try the north path from the
campgrounds this trip.
The trail is in the pine forest of the Mogollon rim.
It continues all the way across US 87 to Flagstaff.
This is flat with small up and downs though gullies.
We will start the hike at 9:30AM at the trailhead off FR751 next to the
campgrounds and stop and have lunch after we do 3-4 miles. After the hike we
will return to the campgrounds and those that drove up can come and relax.
The weather may be sunny or not. Be prepared for the weather. Bring a
hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and some rain gear.
Required:
• Sturdy hiking boots
• At least 3 liters of water
• Rain poncho
• Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
Recommended:
• Camera
• Binoculars
• kayaks & canoes
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Distance: 6-8 miles round trip
Time: 5 hours
Elevation change +-200'
Range of elevation: 7,300' (Campgrounds trailhead)
On trail: 100% —
Arizona Trail, passage 28
Hike rating: "C"
Rate yourself as a hiker.
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Cost:
There is an $8 per vehicle per day charge for the campgrounds. Most camp
sites are for a single vehicle, but 4 tents can fit.
Camp sites are first come first served.
Some camp sites are on a cliff with great views.
The campground does allow small motor homes (less than 32 feet).
The club allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
Riders, please share gas expenses with the drivers.
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Meet:
10:00 AM on Friday, June 5, in the parking lot south of Wendy’s,
northeast of Shea & US 87. No cars left here.
If I can find a person for the day hike on Saturday, then meet at 6:30
AM in the parking lot north of Target. Carpooling arrangements will be made here.
For those leaving their vehicles behind, please park up against the north
curb of the parking lot, away from Starbuck’s.
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Drive:
Take US87 though Payson, Pine and Strawberry, past Clints Well and about
5 miles to FR 751. Turn right on to this dirt road and travel about 3 miles
to the entrance to the campground. This dirt road is graded for cars.
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