murf
Lifer
So where are we at on this march run?
March 2012 monthly trail run
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This I am in for since my stock 100 can do it.
My 80 is a time vampire and money vampire because it bleeds me dry of both
My 80 is a time vampire and money vampire because it bleeds me dry of both
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My 80 is a time vampire and money vampire because it bleeds me dry of both
just button the fxxxer up and run it - if it really is as bad as you think, you'd find out real fast
or it might just be all in your head ;p
X2just button the fxxxer up and run it - if it really is as bad as you think, you'd find out real fast
or it might just be all in your head ;p
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It is my understanding that they graded Bulldog Canyon and the access trails, 10, 3554, etc. You are referring to Willow Spring and the east side trails.
If you got to "technical" stuff on Willow Spring, likely stayed in the wash too long? The trail climbs out of the wash to the north, long before the rock garden.
Okay, since Bulldog Canyon isn't what it used to be, how about if we run Montana Mountain? I personally have not travelled Bulldog Canyon nor Montana Mountain. However, the description of Montain Mountain in the Wells guide book says this trail travels up to 5000', around a 30 mile loop. I understand that doing the route in the reverse order (as described by Wells) would be more interesting, since there are some recent fires in this area. I think many of you are still okay with the date. We just need to firm up the trail. Based on the feedback, I will post meetup location/time, GPS waypoints, etc.
Montana Mountain is rated as a "medium" difficulty trail.
Montana Mountain is rated as a "medium" difficulty trail.
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Great time of year for this trail with the desert in bloom.
murf
Lifer
New guy taking the lead...
I like it!
I like it!
Yeah it was hard to follow for sure...not really marked at all. I think I was in the right spot though as the trail was pretty obvious. It was a tricky downhill section that I was speaking of that I knew I didn't want to have to try and go back up (by myself in the dark) with a stock 100. Plus I was looking for a camp spot where I could bring a trailer in...so it wouldn't fit the bill for what I was looking to do anyway. Just making the comment that the Cottonwood trail WASN'T graded if you all were looking for something in the area where you'd at least have to engage 4 wheel drive.
I am okay with the date and Montana Mountain.
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I will be there the next weekend with TRAL, but 
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The latest trail report: https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/544773-tuesday-12-27-2011-wheeling.html
Montana Mountain Ride Information
Okay, after little debate and a lot procrastinating- we'll just do what you guys did last time:
Meet Up Spot:
AJ's Basha's
Meet Up Time:
9am
From there-
East on Hwy. 60, turn left on Queen Valley Rd. (1/4 mile after mile marker 214)
About 1.7 miles up, we'll make a right on Hewitt Station Rd (FS 357).
For the loop (in reverse direction as described by Wells)
GPS Info:
#1 33* 18' 03.3" 111* 14' 38.3"
#2 33* 16' 51.2" 111* 10' 14.8"
#3 33* 17' 44.2" 111* 08' 51.4"
#4 33* 22' 08.0" 111* 06' 59.7"
#5 33* 25' 02.5" 111* 10' 25.7"
#6 33* 23' 54.6" 111* 11' 47.0"
#7 33* 18' 03.3" 111* 14' 38.3"
We can plan to eat lunch at the top, near the 6th way point listed above.
If anyone has any suggestions or corrections, please let me know.
-JJG.
Okay, after little debate and a lot procrastinating- we'll just do what you guys did last time:
Meet Up Spot:
AJ's Basha's
Meet Up Time:
9am
From there-
East on Hwy. 60, turn left on Queen Valley Rd. (1/4 mile after mile marker 214)
About 1.7 miles up, we'll make a right on Hewitt Station Rd (FS 357).
For the loop (in reverse direction as described by Wells)
GPS Info:
#1 33* 18' 03.3" 111* 14' 38.3"
#2 33* 16' 51.2" 111* 10' 14.8"
#3 33* 17' 44.2" 111* 08' 51.4"
#4 33* 22' 08.0" 111* 06' 59.7"
#5 33* 25' 02.5" 111* 10' 25.7"
#6 33* 23' 54.6" 111* 11' 47.0"
#7 33* 18' 03.3" 111* 14' 38.3"
We can plan to eat lunch at the top, near the 6th way point listed above.
If anyone has any suggestions or corrections, please let me know.
-JJG.
I'm in. Saturday right?
This run is on the calendar for SUNDAY, 3/18:
Montana Mountain Trail Run
When: Sunday, Mar 18, 2012
Time and meeting place: 9:00am at Bashas' in Gold Canyon.
5311 South Superstition Mountain Drive, Gold Canyon, AZ
I'm planning to be there to make this run.
Montana Mountain Trail Run
When: Sunday, Mar 18, 2012
Time and meeting place: 9:00am at Bashas' in Gold Canyon.
5311 South Superstition Mountain Drive, Gold Canyon, AZ
I'm planning to be there to make this run.
Saddletramp
GOLD Star
Should be an interesting Sunday, there is a 30% chance of rain and a 60% chance on Monday. Hopefully there is some wind to keep the dust out of our eyes.
Saddletramp
GOLD Star
Now a 40 percent chance of rain, should be a great day.
bluecruiser
SILVER Star
just to make sure....this is on sunday, right....??
Thanks
Thanks
Yes. This Sunday. We are meeting at 9am, see above for more information
