SEPTEMBER 28/29 MONTHLY RUN Bottom of Salt River Canyon

LandCruiserPhil · Sep 26, 2013

murf said:
Phil, is the camping spot(s) near the river?

It can be but Im thinking we camp Coon Creek (3000') if too warm move up the road to higher elevation. Possible Workman creek area :meh:

more depends on how many camper we end with.

As for fishing... with a group the size we are looking at I dont see a lot of opportunity for fishing on the rez unless we split up into several groups :idea:

Nifski · Sep 26, 2013

thanks Phil, I have heard a lot of good things about workman creek.

old40dog · Sep 26, 2013

In town from Denver this week and would love to tag along with you guys for Saturday day trip.

verruckt1 · Sep 26, 2013

OK guys, excuse the noob/rookie question here. After reading through these messages, it is still not 100% clear to me whether we need to purchase a permit before we get there or whether we can purchase one at the Salt River Rec Area on Saturday. Seems if I read the message on the http://wmatoutdoors.org/special_use_regulations site that I need to buy two permits (one for the morning hours to noon and then one from noon on. Can someone please help to clarify this for me?

Thanks everyone.

Manuelsv · Sep 27, 2013

Permits

About the place to purchase the permits, it's just a Kiosk, at the start of the trail where you drop and envelope with the money and a sheet with your name etc.. Just like the National Forest Service Kiosks where you have to pay the entrance fee with a check or cash. :cheers:

That is also the air down spot, so no way to miss it. I plan on just bringing cash to drop in the envelope, but they also accept checks,... :meh:

murf · Sep 27, 2013

Manuelsv said:
About the place to purchase the permits, it's just a Kiosk, at the start of the trail where you drop and envelope with the money and a sheet with your name etc..

Check out the middle section of this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/546720-monday-1-2-2012-wheeling.html
It gives a visual of what he is talking about. Please bring correct $$. Going to need $15.00

Weather was very cool this am in the valley. Mornings should be crisp in the canyon :bounce:

LandCruiserPhil · Sep 27, 2013

Flow in the SRC is ~430 CFM 4 times this time last year :meh:

800 min to raft, peak flow in the past year was ~4000

Cee Fish · Sep 27, 2013

^^Phil, thanks for the link to the range hood...I'm good though... :hillbilly:

See you guys tomorrow.

inkpot · Sep 27, 2013

murf said:
Check out the middle section of this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/546720-monday-1-2-2012-wheeling.html
It gives a visual of what he is talking about. Please bring correct $$. Going to need $15.00

Weather was very cool this am in the valley. Mornings should be crisp in the canyon

In Phil's post #34 it kind of reads like it is $15 per adult, not just per vehicle. Thoughts?

LandCruiserPhil · Sep 27, 2013

inkpot said:
In Phil's post #34 it kind of reads like it is $15 per adult, not just per vehicle. Thoughts?

You are correct

FzjTaz · Sep 27, 2013

Dad and i are in, meet you guys down at the salt

verruckt1 · Sep 27, 2013

Guys - thanks a lot for the clarification. The question from my previous post was completely answered. Much appreciated. See you all in the AM.

Saddletramp · Sep 28, 2013

Have a great trip everyone

Cee Fish · Sep 29, 2013

Had a great time everyone! Good group, hope you had a most excellent campfire! :cheers:

Here are some highlights (I apologize for not taking more pictures).

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Rest of the photos are here.

puulboy · Sep 29, 2013

Good times... That area is really scenic . Thanks, to everyone involved.
The pics are awesome. Thanks for sharing Mark. I have to look through pics and video to see what I have .

puulboy · Sep 29, 2013

A few scenery pics

Chuy · Sep 29, 2013

That water crossing looks awesome nice job guys! Another one down in the books.

murf · Sep 29, 2013

A great trip and overnight camping with the group from Payson

fIrst pic if you look bottom right of picture is the intense glare from Pullboy's light bar(s) from about a mile away

Last pic is the birthday boy and trip sponsor Manuel trailering his nice off road trailer through a side trip down to the Salt river.

It got down to 44 last night next to workman creek. Nice to feel the cool temps and be comfortable in the sleeping bag. Glad summer is going away!