March ROTM 2014 goes to Ivanst
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March ROTM 2014
- Thread starter LandCruiserPhil
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Saddletramp
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Sounds like I may have to be in Phoenix that weekend.
Saddletramp
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Excellent! We could use a cold weather specialist on the team......via IH8MUD app
Polar Vortex Specialist, please get my title right.
Table Mesa Trail (FR-41)
March 15th or 16th (please post your preference)
~8 hours, , bring food and water!
Depart from I-17 and Table Mesa Rd @ 8AM
This moderate trail crosses from I-17 north of New River to join Camp Creek Road to the north of Carefree. The western section of the trail crosses through a mixture of private property and state trust land. Access across the private property is granted under the Sportsman-Landowner Respect Program. Please respect the landowners’ property; access can be revoked at any time. To travel this trail, a state land permit is also required. Special Attractions: Agua Fria National Monument and Agua Fria River; Panoramic views of Bloody Basin and the surrounding mountains. High-clearance 4WDs are required. This trail has either a rough, rutted surface, rocks up to 9 inches, mud and deep sand that may be impassable for inexperienced drivers, or stream crossings up to 18 inches deep. Certain sections may be steep enough to cause traction problems, and you may encounter very narrow shelf roads with steep drop-offs and tight clearance between rocks or trees.
There is a quarter mile side trip, near the west end of the trail, that lands you atop a nice cliff overlooking New River. High winds and eagles are common here. Most choose to park and hike up for the view, but there is a nice sandy notch that will test your skill if you really want to drive up...
The majority of this scenic route lies between you and the next obstacle, the bumpy-bumpy Road-17... The narrow, one-way, boulder strewn shelf road cannot be hiked easily. If you want to stand on the highest cliffs, view Black Mesa, drive the New River Mesa ranch roads... You're going to have to wheel it! The ugly part is about a half mile long...
Then it's back down the hill, past the observatory, through Seven Springs and CareFree for a club dinner at El Encanto in Cave Creek!
http://elencantorestaurants.com
Trust me, you'll be ready for a cerveza and a Pollo Fundido by then...
March 15th or 16th (please post your preference)
~8 hours, , bring food and water!
Depart from I-17 and Table Mesa Rd @ 8AM
This moderate trail crosses from I-17 north of New River to join Camp Creek Road to the north of Carefree. The western section of the trail crosses through a mixture of private property and state trust land. Access across the private property is granted under the Sportsman-Landowner Respect Program. Please respect the landowners’ property; access can be revoked at any time. To travel this trail, a state land permit is also required. Special Attractions: Agua Fria National Monument and Agua Fria River; Panoramic views of Bloody Basin and the surrounding mountains. High-clearance 4WDs are required. This trail has either a rough, rutted surface, rocks up to 9 inches, mud and deep sand that may be impassable for inexperienced drivers, or stream crossings up to 18 inches deep. Certain sections may be steep enough to cause traction problems, and you may encounter very narrow shelf roads with steep drop-offs and tight clearance between rocks or trees.
There is a quarter mile side trip, near the west end of the trail, that lands you atop a nice cliff overlooking New River. High winds and eagles are common here. Most choose to park and hike up for the view, but there is a nice sandy notch that will test your skill if you really want to drive up...
The majority of this scenic route lies between you and the next obstacle, the bumpy-bumpy Road-17... The narrow, one-way, boulder strewn shelf road cannot be hiked easily. If you want to stand on the highest cliffs, view Black Mesa, drive the New River Mesa ranch roads... You're going to have to wheel it! The ugly part is about a half mile long...
Then it's back down the hill, past the observatory, through Seven Springs and CareFree for a club dinner at El Encanto in Cave Creek!
http://elencantorestaurants.com
Trust me, you'll be ready for a cerveza and a Pollo Fundido by then...
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Sounds great!
As for a date preference I dont care.
What do the green dots mean
As for a date preference I dont care.
What do the green dots mean
I vote for the 15th.
Saturday sounds good to me too. I should make this run! 
Saddletramp
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^^^^^Im hoping for the same thing^^^^^
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murf
Lifer
Azca
If there is a harder way - I will find it...
Looks like I finally have an opportunity to make my first run with you guys! Been looking forward to it for awhile now, see you up there!
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