Arizona Fall Hang

**Swingblade** · 10-13-2011, 20:09

I can't ****** yet

Really curious on what the auto filter thought that word was. Promise it was not anything to be censored.

**coltonalxndr** · 10-13-2011, 22:29

As of right now im good to go for Nov 10-13..

**Smashtorrent** · 10-13-2011, 22:52

I won't be able to go that weekend :-(

**dejoha** · 10-13-2011, 23:30

Okay, mark your calendars. Let's start the planning. I've never been to that area, so I'd like to hear some expert advice. I'm guessing this will be a pack-in, pack-out group hang -- no car camping bring-your-Dutch-oven-and-eat-in-style option?

**Swingblade** · 10-14-2011, 01:34

I've done a few trails in the area but not this one specific. I can talk with some that have. My son-in law, Bryant, thinks he's done this trail in the past & I'm hoping he'll join us.

As far as the cast iron kitchen, yeah you're right, not unless you bring a mule. From the description some of the 6mi hike is "strenuous". I'll find out what I can, might even do a scout hike, I'll post. There should be good hang spots where the trail traverses the dry creek bed but don't know about the final destination.

A word of warning, either a super pass or Red Rock pass is required I believe. Not saying it is necessary, just saying. I know some including Bryant who hike all over this area without a pass & have never had an issue. I myself have never come across a ranger on the trails accept in Oak Creek around the designated fee camp sites.

**Roadtorque** · 10-14-2011, 11:14

Here is some more info about secret canyon http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=116

**Swingblade** · 10-14-2011, 12:07

Update; I'm told that pass no longer needed since there was a lawsuit won last year that USFS could no longer charge for areas with no facilities.

I never pay much attention to this kinda thing although I do recall reading about this in the RR news. I do the SP simply because I fish & camp Lake Powell often & occasionally take trips to upper rim Grand Canyon.

P.S. The fire road in can be rough. If anyone needs a ride in I can carry up to 6 with gear. Let me know if we need to co-ordinate since I only want to make one trip in ... monster truck=bad gas mileage

**dejoha** · 10-14-2011, 13:11

I've only got a small car, so if the road is rough, I'll need a ride. I'm coming down from Flagstaff. What's a good meet-up spot? Or, if I come down Thursday, can I hike it?

**Swingblade** · 10-14-2011, 16:17

dejoha, if you drive fast enough you can skim over a good portion of the rough stuff. Humor. I sent you a PM.

**Roadtorque** · 10-14-2011, 17:59

I'm assuming we could set up a car-pool from the phoenix area? I too only have a car so I will need a ride if the first part of the road is to far to hike