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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2016 5:56:41 GMT -8
Hi everyone,
If possible, I'd love to hear any advice on good overnight trips in the Phoenix area for Jan - Mar. I get called out there for work on a semi-regular basis and I'm dying to start extending them on the weekends to get some camping/hiking in. If anyone has ANY advice on potential trips that could be done in 48 hours I'd appreciate the advice.
I'm in pretty good shape, but not an expert backpacker. I'll have pretty good gear (cold tolerant). One of the things that I'm most concerned about is finding places where I can get a permit on short notice.
Thanks all, and Happy New Year!
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Post by swimswithtrout on Jan 1, 2016 16:28:18 GMT -8
I'm hoping someone with more local info chimes in, but when I go to visit my Mother in Surprise, just W of Phoenix, I always do a dayhike or two in the White Tanks. Overnight stays are allowed with a permit.
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Post by zeke on Jan 1, 2016 17:15:09 GMT -8
Northeast of Apache Junction is Weaver's Needle. Several good hikes in the area, including one that takes off from Canyon Lake. La Barge Creek will take you back into La Barge Canyon, which has pools big enough for swimming. Peralta Canyon trail will approach Weaver's Needle from the South. Lots of good destinations in the area, but water is scarce, and you should be prepared for a total lack of it unless you are headed into the box canyon in La Barge Canyon. This pic is mislabeled. It should be La Barge. 
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Post by null on Jan 5, 2016 10:02:54 GMT -8
If you're a peak bagger, you could set up by Pigeon Spring in the 4 peaks and do a day hike to the summit of Brown's Peak (it will take all day with the terrain and lack of daylight). There will probably be snow this time of year.
Another possible Four Peaks hike is the Cline/Ballantine Trail. The big issue with this is that it's an end-to-end and getting a ride back to your car might be tough. |
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Jan 8, 2016 8:16:32 GMT -8
The Superstitions Reavis Ranch trail will give you ecology zones, starting with desert and finishing with forest for a several mile overnight (could detour towards the falls).
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Post by snappypepper on Jan 28, 2016 18:20:56 GMT -8
From Phoenix, I usually head to Sedona. Not much in the way of overnight backpacking, but tons of great day hikes, a beautiful roadtrip, and great food, hotels, and people.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2016 5:37:43 GMT -8
There is a feature on Arizona's fantastic hiking website, www.hikearizona.com , named 'Traildex' hikearizona.com/traildex.php. Using it you can set myriad parameters and it will search the vast list of hikes to arrive at choices that suit them. |
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Post by Hungry Jack on Feb 11, 2016 12:00:40 GMT -8
Aravaipa Canyon, west entrance. You'll need a permit from the BLM. It is unspeakably amazing.
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Post by desert dweller on Feb 12, 2016 6:46:54 GMT -8
Aravaipa Canyon, west entrance. You'll need a permit from the BLM. It is unspeakably amazing Beautiful area. But, about a hundred miles from Phoenix. Plus, permits usually have to be obtained early in advance. |
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Post by kwpapke on Feb 27, 2016 5:21:11 GMT -8
The Superstitions Reavis Ranch trail will give you ecology zones, starting with desert and finishing with forest for a several mile overnight (could detour towards the falls). This is a great recommendation. Here's a video I made on how to get to the trailhead, and do a loop hike that includes the ranch: |
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