Hello all!
I have the pleasure of hosting July's ROTM (forced volunteer). I couldn't decide on the run or the date so I'd like your feedback. I am actually out of town for work the first half of the month but we can do a run July 18th or 25th. I have pre-run Rice Peak or Mount Ord, which would you prefer? Please list your date and run preference and the majority wins!
Thanks!
PS There's camping at both spots, I plan on camping, there's no fee or permit required. If you want to see the trail, I posted pics from both the pre-runs on my Instagram account @gretchen_mularkey. Once we have a consensus I'll post meetup time and place.
UPDATE:
Here are the coordinates for the trail-head:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9602043,-111.3982518,122m/data=!3m1!1e3
ATTENTION NEW MEETING LOCATION
We will meet at Chevron aka Baja Gas Station (Baja Gas Station, 10180 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/B...79,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8453dec5c85cea6f
Saturday 7/25/2015 at 7:45AM departing no later than 8:00AM so make sure you get your gas/ice/beer whatever and are ready to go by 8:00.
**I called the Ranger Station today and there are no negative reports on the trail conditions and there are NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS so we can have a campfire. Camping is an option for those who want to (I will be camping with my two mutts). No permits or fees required. Please let me know if I forgot anything or if you have any questions. Thanks and see you Saturday!
Officially: I am setting the July ROTM for 7/25, Mt. Ord.
We'll meet at 7:30 AM at the Shell:
1601 N Beeline Hwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
https://www.google.com/maps/place/J+R's+Convenience+Store/@33.4649408,-111.8432042,17.25z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1sshell!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xf1f38dbc01f04590
Since it's July and a million degrees out I figured we better get an early start.
From the Shell it will take about an hour to get to the trailhead, We can adjust the meeting time if needed. We'll actually be running this trail in reverse from what the popular 4-wheel book lists (hard part first). Once we get to the top there's a half-mile hike (optional) and plenty of camping spots. The rest of the trail out is an easy dirt road with a few side trails and other camping spots.
Unofficially: For those of you who can't make 7/25 I suggest Rice Peak on 7/18, once you get to the top you'll find my initial "K" I made with rocks when I was up there last month. I suggest you meet at this Circle K, good place to fuel up and plenty of space to meet.
Circle K
2000 W American Ave
Oracle, AZ 85623
Once I get back home I can provide GPS coordinates and trail numbers etc. for both but I am still out of town and travelling this week. Will try to be at meeting Friday though and have more info posted by then. Please let me know if I forgot anything or if y'all have any questions.
Thanks!
I have the pleasure of hosting July's ROTM (forced volunteer). I couldn't decide on the run or the date so I'd like your feedback. I am actually out of town for work the first half of the month but we can do a run July 18th or 25th. I have pre-run Rice Peak or Mount Ord, which would you prefer? Please list your date and run preference and the majority wins!
Thanks!
PS There's camping at both spots, I plan on camping, there's no fee or permit required. If you want to see the trail, I posted pics from both the pre-runs on my Instagram account @gretchen_mularkey. Once we have a consensus I'll post meetup time and place.
UPDATE:
Here are the coordinates for the trail-head:
https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9602043,-111.3982518,122m/data=!3m1!1e3
ATTENTION NEW MEETING LOCATION
We will meet at Chevron aka Baja Gas Station (Baja Gas Station, 10180 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/B...79,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8453dec5c85cea6f
Saturday 7/25/2015 at 7:45AM departing no later than 8:00AM so make sure you get your gas/ice/beer whatever and are ready to go by 8:00.
**I called the Ranger Station today and there are no negative reports on the trail conditions and there are NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS so we can have a campfire. Camping is an option for those who want to (I will be camping with my two mutts). No permits or fees required. Please let me know if I forgot anything or if you have any questions. Thanks and see you Saturday!
We'll meet at 7:30 AM at the Shell:
1601 N Beeline Hwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Since it's July and a million degrees out I figured we better get an early start.
Unofficially: For those of you who can't make 7/25 I suggest Rice Peak on 7/18, once you get to the top you'll find my initial "K" I made with rocks when I was up there last month. I suggest you meet at this Circle K, good place to fuel up and plenty of space to meet.
Circle K
2000 W American Ave
Oracle, AZ 85623
Once I get back home I can provide GPS coordinates and trail numbers etc. for both but I am still out of town and travelling this week. Will try to be at meeting Friday though and have more info posted by then. Please let me know if I forgot anything or if y'all have any questions.
Thanks!
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