AZ Exploring

[LandCruiserPhil]

Phil -

got any trail pics of anywhere in my neck of the woods? Looking for inspiration for Ms. Navigator.

Glenn in Tucson

Romero pools in Catalina State Park...need to hike but worth it IMO


Check out Garden Canyon on the Fort Huachuca military base, very family friendly...Yes on the military base Arguably the most beautiful in the Huachuca Mountains, very little traffic, pictographs, historic cabin, picnic areas, all varieties of wildlife, and some good wheeling at the end to get to the upper pool. Also Huachuca Canyon on the base, better 4wheeling also very little traffic.


Miller Peak Wilderness FR368 very cool in summer at ~8500'

 

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Permits needed?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Permits needed?

NONE -Pull up and tell them where you want to go and present your drivers license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and you are good to go.

You will drive by the grenade training area, long distance rifle range and such.

Make sure you get the cheap gas while on base

 

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Sold!



Muleshoe to Jackson cabin is another great run.

Jackson Cabin Az March 18-19th - Expedition Portal Forum

Phil, did you go in the Elgin/Sonoita side or the SV main gate?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Sold!



Muleshoe to Jackson cabin is another great run.

Jackson Cabin Az March 18-19th - Expedition Portal Forum

Phil, did you go in the Elgin/Sonoita side or the SV main gate?

SV also same side as Garden Canyon

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Where am I?

 

[splitshot]

Dunno, but wholly crap I wish I was there right now..

 

[murf]

Dunno, but wholly crap I wish I was there right now..

x100!

 

[mikeob1]

Fossil Creek?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Fossil Creek?

Yes but not to be confused with Fossil Springs via the marked hiking trail.

 

[Toysx2]

NONE -Pull up and tell them where you want to go and present your drivers license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and you are good to go.

You will drive by the grenade training area, long distance rifle range and such.

Make sure you get the cheap gas while on base

If you are into old mine machinery, you can combine walks with drives into the Lutz Mine and the Pomona Mine on the east side of the Huachucas. The old engine and compressor are at the Lutz Mine. I have more photos and a write up under 2007 trips Lutz and Pomona Mine at www.backcountryadventures.com The third photo is a great old engine that I stumbled onto recently in the Catalina Mountains. More info can be found under 2010 trips "A Drive and walk into an old mine area in the Catalina Mountains

 

[tucson_sailors]

Fort driving

NONE -Pull up and tell them where you want to go and present your drivers license, proof of insurance, vehicle registration and you are good to go.

You will drive by the grenade training area, long distance rifle range and such.

Make sure you get the cheap gas while on base

Be sure to WEAR THE SEATBELT and DON'T SPEED. Was down there for a camping event about a month ago, and about a dozen or so of the non-military folks got tickets. They ain't kidding about the rules on base.

Glenn in Tucson

 

[re_guderian]

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Holy Moly, there were literally over 150 people there yesterday when i took some Scouts there. Mostly well behaved, families and such, but man, what a crowd... We found a more private swimming hole along the trail that runs by the creek, and jumped off some rocks. Only three other people there.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Holy Moly, there were literally over 150 people there yesterday when i took some Scouts there. Mostly well behaved, families and such, but man, what a crowd... We found a more private swimming hole along the trail that runs by the creek, and jumped off some rocks. Only three other people there.

When I first found the falls about 28 years ago (back when I was single) you could spend all day there naked, have some fun and never worry about anyone showing up.

 

[jclarke450]

When I first found the falls about 28 years ago (back when I was single) you could spend all day there naked, have some fun and never worry about anyone showing up.

@LandCruiserPhil - That's just because they saw you first and never stopped!

 

[inkpot]

Holy Moly, there were literally over 150 people there yesterday when i took some Scouts there. Mostly well behaved, families and such, but man, what a crowd... We found a more private swimming hole along the trail that runs by the creek, and jumped off some rocks. Only three other people there.

Sunday's paper had an article about the over crowding up there. Hinted that next year it may well be a permit only area.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

When I first found the falls about 28 years ago (back when I was single) you could spend all day there naked, have some fun and never worry about anyone showing up.

@LandCruiserPhil - That's just because they saw you first and never stopped!

Understand many lack the confidence and cant measure up

 

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[Saddletramp]

Understand many lack the confidence and cant measure up

This may explain the Big Foot sightings in the area and the legendary Mogollon Monster.

We applaud your willingness to "let it all hang out"

 

[murf]

This may explain the Big Foot sightings in the area and the legendary Mogollon Monster.

We applaud your willingness to "let it all hang out"

Im sure you're making a "mountain our of a small molehill" lol