If I’m wrong on that, someone will correct me, but I’m pretty sure that’s the way it is. I love the green desert So glad your heart restarted – I hate to be startled but have to confess to being a tunnel-honker myself. Places WeGo Exploring 323 views Picket Post Loop Trail is a 8.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Superior, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. You NEVER have to clean an oven…wow, mind boggling…..guess what I was doing when that random thought popped into my mind…. We scrambled up and down a number of harrowing rocks, and we aimed for a spot with a and make a left onto the well-marked spur trail toward Picketpost Mountain. I happened to read her comments and figured out that it’s her. lost track of the poorly-marked trail. It would seem that at some point someone had to build the first fire ring…. I met her in person a couple yrs ago when she RV’ed to PA to see her mom. Here’s hoping for the best PTV once again. Mert and Asia Mae. HONK! The road meanders along the creek bed at the bottom of the gulch, Yet no campsites. Don’t know if there’s a connection to tunnels… Lord knows people like to make noise for little or no reason. So much variety in just green plants and beige rocks – the textures, colors and shapes complimented and contrasted with each other. . It was tricky. Thanks! For instance, for this posting, I received one into my email account at 8:29 PM Dec 16 and another 12:36 AM Dec 17, slightly over four hours apart. been a while since I last got on your site…spent the last 6 months in Texas, at my ex-husbands place…am finally back on the road and in AZ… (One is not allowed to make a new campsite on public lands. 4.4 mi . Great to hear from you! –Dave (Skruffy actually made me do it….). There are areas of the desert that are like an ar-bore-EE-tum. | Auto I like all your pictures Sue, but my favorite from this posting is the third one. , Sue…Hope the PTV is back in it’s original shape. A month at Cholla — that’s a great testimony for the place. Then the intense climbing began. That’s so funny! He had wandered too far down and needed to come back up toward us. . Head out south on the Arizona Trail from Picketpost Trailhead. Couldn’t take my eyes off it! What a busy place! . In my latest edition of AZ highways Magazine, there is a Reynolds Creek Campground on hwy 288 (take Hwy 188 about 20 miles north of Globe, take a right on 288) and its about 28 miles up there…May be one to check out…The article was for a hike to Hell’s Hole Trail sounds like a dilly and not for the faint of heart! Hi, Sue! I’m glad you and your husband are enjoying your Casita! Well, I for one, LOVE your photos, especially ones of Arizona!! Make a left and go 0.6 miles to the end where there is a parking lot and bathrooms at the Picketpost Trailhead. Home Eventually we turned on the spur trail toward Picketpost Mountain. Thank you! 2,029 ft. Picketpost Western Loop. One of the most striking features of the drive is Picketpost Mountain, an enormous summit just south of US-60, 30 miles east of Apache Junction. At just over 8 miles from the beginning the trail makes a hard turn to the west and begins working its way around Picketpost Mountain. (Jeff and Tricia were approaching as seen in the top right.) Just wanted you to know that it’s been a real pleasure being able to regularly contribute in a small way towards you living expenses through our Amazon purchases . Group Campgrounds - large campsites suitable for groups of eight people or more. Hi, Cinandjules… It takes longer to get a new door than to get a new heart. left and the clearly marked spur trail. The mountain’s high walls worked like a picket post to help ward off attacks. Who knows why…. just had to do it, sorry, mind must have been in a tunnel or something. Looking forward to seeing your new camp! Do not go alone, especially if you've never been there. The part about lifting both feet is a bit weird. There is a trail around Picketpost, as well as an AZT section that begins and ends there, and only an hour from Phoenix, so the parking lot was completely full when we arrived. google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; You know what occurred to me today? I picked this mountain at the last minute, over my morning coffee. . Very curious…, Hi, John…. If the weather cooperates I plan to stay through Christmas, at least. Can’t wait to see Arizona again! and our GPS indicated we were approximately halfway to the summit ... in distance. Sawtooth can be very crowded when the climbers camp there in groups. Hi Sue, Those who are no longer with you probably would want you to do that, right? !..when asked what his daughters thought about the move, they are grown..they told him..”buy land!”. It doesn’t have to be the holidays! Hello, RV Sue! I’m still here at the body shop on this gray and rainy day, enjoying the activity of the office. HP Officejet with Neat Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer . 7.4 mi . Thanks, Susan. This strikes me as odd because this is national forest, the ground is firm, and the vegetation is healthy. And that's when I panicked. Beautiful country. Both are Tempe residents I show this picture to give you a visual, because | Arizona Directory Page Old campsites beyond 300 feet are no good. Stores like REI merely had a map with far-from-detailed topography of the Superior / Queen Creek region. Beyond the two spur roads near Route 60 I don’t discover any more campsites. Christmas break will be here soon! I imagine losing a good farrier is akin to losing a good mechanic, especially if you’ve trusted him/her for many years. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. A hard hike along a rough trail, Picketpost Mountain is an achievement to be sure, but not for the faint of heart — literally or figuratively. Hike report and photos by Steve Garufi. Look what RVSue shoppers ordered recently: Amazon.com Snowflake Gift Card Tin – $100 (This info is from Slickdeals.net) Click on Sue’s Amazon link and shop, shop, shop! Instead, he walked back to the car, while Tricia and I would continue. I want to get him a gift..any ideas? Directions: From Phoenix, drive east on route 60 towards the small town of Superior. My pack weighed down on me the first bit of the hike. Instinct Grain-Free Salmon Canned Cat Food by Nature’s Variety 5.5 oz Cans (Case of 12) What a crazy climb. Is anyone else other than me receiving double postings of RVSue’s Blog? As we came down (click the photo to view it at a larger size), I have been getting two also, I think mine is because when I signed up the first time I used one email address and when it quit working and signed up again I signed up using different email address. To the West, Weaver’s Needle just poked up from behind a ridge. I do appreciate you making a habit out of accessing Amazon through my blog. I came and looked around while camping at Owl Canyon, and really liked site 14, since it’s off by itself. Glad to hear you door is finally getting fixed. Safe travels to you and bridge. Akk! [And so does my solar]. This mountain is a tough climb that should not be taken lightly. . The camp host lady comes by while I’m outside doing dishes. Will be interesting to see where you camp next!! It took a few tenths of Thank you in advance for ordering the antenna through my blog. Come on Christmas break! Hope you are pleased with it!! “Double the pleasure”, to paraphrase an old commercial. and its difficult to see markings for where the old trail began. And then for what seemed like a long time, I was busy hiking, Perfection arrives on a Wednesday, Amazon.com Snowflake Gift Card Tin – $100. What a bunch of great photo’s. Very true, Rob. (One is not allowed to make a new campsite on public lands. . Looking back at much of the trail. Or by campsite do you mean you want to clear an area of all brush or something? Shoes With Good Traction - There are many steep sections on slick dirt paths or steep rocks, Long Sleeve Shirt or Long Sleeve Pants - Very helpful considering the contact At the summit is a mailbox with a guestbook. The parking lot can be seen faintly right of center. They're everywhere. I haven’t read all of this, but just ran into an article at Gizmodo about a Russian virus called “soaksoak’ that is infecting 3rd party blogs using the wordpress system. We hoped he wasn't too bored. love ALL the photos and Bridges narration of the arboretum was quite entertaining. Jeff had taken a long nap. We had hiked for approximately one mile on a well-marked trail, Never mind entering via the lottery - Jeff is working toward qualifying for the Leadville 100 this year. The climbing was not nearly as hard as I anticipated -- if you are used to climbing the technical trails at South Mountain then these climbs will be … The road is wide and in good shape. GOOD news that the door is ready now!! About a half mile past milemarker 221, turn right at the large sign reading "Arizona Trail". My fingers are still crossed. It had been about three hours since Jeff turned back. Thanks, Michelle, and wishing you the same. :/ Strange, I know . This is forest road #357. Wow! Hurray! Also, we heard from other hikers Above: North of the mountain from U.S. Highway 60. Photos and trail descriptions of 'Hike Picketpost Mountain' and more, submitted by the Outbound community. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. I guess the forest service figures we have enough established campsites from the days when people were allowed to camp wherever they wanted. The Outbound Collective I thought maybe I was off-route and Tricia was on-route ... and so I climbed Watch vigilantly for rock piles. like nothing. The “adventures” of the other seasons are often exhilarating and I love the travel and the frequent camp changes. Another thing you never have to deal with, your farrier moving away! If you hike very early in the morning, especially in the winter, Around the time I snapped this photo looking back, I wish I would have had this visual during our climb! At last! On day 3 of my daughter's softball camp in Phoenix, I was going for Picketpost Mountain. Can’t wait to see the PTV restored to her previous perfection, have a good time in town, spoken with tongue tucked firmly in my cheek. 1,050 ft. Arnett Creek - Canyon. . I about jumped over the handlebars…. I received an email from the body shop. I have been lurking on your site for a couple months, went back to the beginning and read all your posts (but only some of the comments). Yet no campsites. I seem to have very limited internet use here, but I wanted to tell you that my first tow was a success – 1600 miles without a problem – unless you call getting stuck in a snow pile the first night – or hitting a bump on the highway and bending the jack stand a problem – the actual towing, including dancing around in gas stations was actually relaxing. Please: No Visits, No Drop-ins, No Photos, No Exceptions. I have psoriasis on my elbow and it bled down by arm, but no worries, I was fine. There was only one problem though, I had to be back in Mesa by 1:30pm no matter what. Fortunately my heart resumes beating. Click on the first link in the list of items purchased by readers recently and you’ll see the selection. But we take you with us when we go. Thank you for the compliment. Stash Tea Holiday Teas Six Flavor Gift Set with Festive Holiday Lid. The trail, if I remember correctly, went above this cliff. Back on the comparatively flat portion of the hike, another photo with my red line roughly marking the route. And no, you’re not supposed to trim or cut brush or trees. Ha! you'll be doing with rocks and the potential for slipping ... especially into a cactus. Boyce Thompson. I climbed the Needle back in my conservation corps days and it … I get the feeling like I’m there with you. Only established campsites can be used.”. google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; Thank goodness your door is ready! “I plan on leaving in the morning. 619 ft. LOST - Desert Segment. Picketpost Mountain. After crossing Alamo Canyon it reaches the end of the passage at the Picketpost Trailhead. . Hi Sue, You better check this out. By the way, for much of the morning, we had hiked in the shade. Amazon is running a deal on print books. BLM Is free but no facilities. The peak rises about 300 feet from the mesa. BTW, the Queen Tunnel was completed in 1952. Try riding a motorcycle thru that tunnel when the car behind you decides its time to blow his horn…. Funny; I just found out that my friend Reina has been following you all this time (she bought her new Casita on my recommendation, which was based on your experiences). Picketpost rises 2000′ above the small town of Superior, and with no connecting ridgelines or other summits nearby, it stands prominently above the valley. A better view of the steep gully we'd scramble up. My hubby and I have a 17-ft. Casita Spirit and have been on the road with it as long as 58 days at a time but still have a home to come back to in Missouri. We update our site daily, so if you don't find what you're looking for today, come back tomorrow! Christmas comes and I have a lot of memories. You have a glorious day, too, Jodee. Be thankful it wasn’t an assault rifle. We did it! But cold weather, I crack open something awful! Sue. It is Arizona Trail mountain biking at its best. There was significantly less water once you reach the river. google_color_link = "0000FF"; Other hikers have gone this way, ... Take US 60 to the Picketpost Trailhead about 3 miles west of the town of Superior. (Near Superior, AZ.). It does seem that way. I turn around and about halfway back to the highway, I park alongside the road to take photos. spent a few days in the Phoenix area…the dovemobile is working out pretty good Along with all the obvious essentials for desert hiking, I recommend the following "extras" for Picketpost Mountain: Gloves - Very helpful because you will do some moderate Class 2+ and 3 manuevers. near the top of the cliffs at "X". Oh cant wait to see the new To you door…its been a long wait…you have handled it way better than I would have I do believe. . First step is to admit…..well, you know. This was at Willard Creek south of Flagstaff. Perhaps a few ounces of new white paint or a gallon of fuel can be attributed to our help. Did you get the van door fixed? Congratulations! Here I am at Sawtooth Canyon near Barstow, on my way south. Grandjan. The trail wraps around to the west side of Picketpost and somewhat parallels the Alamo Canyon drainage. Bingo – new desktop! I think folks like to hear the noise echo inside, but the noise is really loud if you aren’t inside of a vehicle…. It’s fortunate that you are at Sawtooth when the campground is empty (Love when that happens!). Even then, you only cut up trees that are already down. It makes me very happy to know you are enjoying your new way of life! Hugs to you both from Bridgie-baby and me! My hiking partner Wendy and I met our shuttle at the tiny town of Kelvin along the Gila River off Highway 177. I don’t get the holiday blues… I guess because I’m not very sentimental, I don’t know how to be lonely, and I practice living in the present. A blogorino is a reader who opens up the comment section of this blog and writes a message. With about an hour under our belt, More about our new camp in the next post. He has struggled with vertigo recently and he deemed there was no way he could continue. After walking quite awhile I spotted them, and as I walked toward them I realized….hey, that’s my campsite! Save 25% (up to $10) on any book sold by Amazon (3rd party sales are not included in this deal). If we come this way again — going to or from Globe and Roosevelt Lake — I’d like to have an alternative to Oak Flat. I enjoy this time of year very much. . Thank you for asking! The river was flowing but we opted not to use that water. Anyway so here I am, camped at the same place you were when you spent some time here. I rode it north to south and it was a great ride. I know you’re glad to be out of Oak Flat, but it served its purpose. Good to hear from you again. and I'm thankful I talked them into coming with me. Plus, I was nervous about being lost. I was so upset to be climbing again, to be exerting this energy. Sounds like the farrier is a friend as well. 0.1 mi away. Enjoying this life SO much! This is the west side of Picketpost Mountain. When I finally reached her, it became clear that I had been much closer to the real route than she was, The top of Picketpost Mountain was just the place to take in the views. A few more miles and still no campsites. Happy trails…. Take your time and diligently look for the next cairn. Only established campsites can be used.). 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