Arizona West Fork of Oak Creek - Trip Planning

**dejoha** · 10-07-2010, 23:20

Yes, the peaks are filled with snow, although there was a lot that melted today. It's cool. I'm excited for this trip!!

**longbow** · 10-08-2010, 03:09

FWIW, I have created a route map for our upcoming trip using a digital topographic map program. I am willing to share it with those that might be interested.

I have used the proper USGS Calloway Butte Quadrangle as the base map. I have added a highlighted route which traces FR 81 and FR 81E to the Maxwell #37 Trail Head. I have also annotated the map to indicate Forest Road numbers according to the USFS Coconino map. The total distance from FH-3 to the Maxwell #37 Trail Head via FR 81 and 81E is ~9.0 miles.

The finished map prints out as a nice sized 11"x17" document with easy to read formatting and lat/long coordinates in the margin. I have also added an insert box with True North and Magnetic north indications.

The map is in .pdf format with a file size of ~975 KB. If there is an interest, please just send me a PM with an e-mail address and I will be happy to forward a copy to anyone desiring an annotated topographic map.

If you request a map from me, just for insurance, please also rely on your own map-work as the final authority on the route you select. I am going to try to run the route this weekend if possible. If I can do so, I will provide photos/feedback on road conditions.

**dejoha** · 10-08-2010, 10:31

PM sent. I'd love to find out road conditions if you can make it out.

**longbow** · 10-08-2010, 14:07

I have sent maps to all of those who have provided e-mail addresses.

Lowclass, I will need your e-mail or other guidance from you on how to transmit.

**longbow** · 10-08-2010, 14:35

OK, all of the map requests received so far have been met. I noticed that I also included the track coordinates as pages 2-3 behind the map. If you can make use of these, great. If not, just disregard them.

**SamuelJD** · 10-08-2010, 21:41

I would like a map my email address is [email protected] thanks I will be riding up with Gnome 77. Was out looking at new hammocks today and spotted a few at Sportmans pretty cool not sure if it is the best first hammock for me. I have some time to look around! Thanks a bunch!

**Roadtorque** · 10-08-2010, 23:11

Looking at the area on google earth it looks like a car will have no problems until possible the last 9ish miles. I hope longbow will be able to scout that for me this weekend. I didnt realize how far away this place is. I'll probably be leaving from prescott vs phoenix on friday but I'm wondering if we should have a meet up spot in payson and we could carpool the rest of the way? Are most people planning on arriving friday and staying through sunday?

**te-wa** · 10-09-2010, 12:11

see post #54

**Gnome77** · 10-09-2010, 18:00

Plans for the Kayak camp got changed for this weekend, cold and CDL Change over, Dot Physical. So now I'm really looking forward to the WCC Hang. Longbow could you send me the Map Email, so we're all on the same page, Thank you, Please. Should be Pretty easy to get in, directions wise. Been in WCC from 3 different ways and if I can find my way in you guy's should not have any problems. lol