| when? | Saturday, June 23, 2007: Trip Report | ||
| where? | Flagstaff | ||
| the hike |
Walk from Schultz Creek up to Schultz Pass on the Rocky Ridge Trail and the
Brookbank Trail. This rocky path over rolling terrain leads through a forest
of ponderosa pines interspersed with stunted Gambel oaks and gnarled alligator
junipers. There will be cool forests, a respectable climb up to a pass and a
clearing in the Dry Lake Hills before we drop down on connector trails toward
Schultz Pass.
Our one-way hike ends at Sunset Trailhead west of Schultz Tank. There are places along the trail to observe a variety of wildlife species ranging from elk and mule deer to blue grouse and goshawks. |
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| distance | 6 miles | ||
| EC | +1300'-400' elevation change | ||
| elevations | 7180' (Schultz Creek Trailhead) to 8320' (Dry Lake Hills) | ||
| time | 4-5 hours | ||
| hike rating | "C" [easy] | ||
| on trail | 100% — Rocky Ridge Trail #153, Brookbank Trail #2, etc. | ||
| dogs? | no | ||
| type | one way | ||
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| cost | $0, though riders should share the cost of gas. The club will allow voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. | ||
| weather | Flagstaff | ||
| leader |
You must call or email the leader to confirm. |
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| meet in Phoenix |
7:00 AM by the M&I Bank on the southwest corner of I-17 and Bell Road, across the driveway from Denny’s. Please park them away from the bank and away from Denny’s. | ||
| meet in Flagstaff |
If you are meeting us in Flagstaff, be at the Target parking lot at the corner of Milton and University (just north of I-17) in the corner of the lot next to the traffic light by 9:15 AM. | ||
| drive |
Take I-17 to Flagstaff. Continue north on highway 180 past the Museum of
Northern Arizona to Schultz Pass Road. Turn right and go east on Schultz Pass
Road a half mile, then turn left and go north on Schultz Pass Road, FR 420.
After 0.3 miles turn right, go down the hill toward Schultz Creek and
drop most of the hikers off. The trailhead is marked with a sign near the
creek. Drivers will continue north 4.6 miles, up to Sunset Trailhead, where
there is a sign for the Sunset Trail.
We’ll leave most of the cars at Sunset Trailhead, then drive back down to FR 9128Y, where the hike begins. |
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