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Walnut Canyon run information Sunday 9/17/06
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Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Walnut Canyon run information Sunday 9/17/06
Walnut Canyon Trail, also known as Battleaxe Trail
Difficulty rating- Moderate (5 of 10, Depending on the damage done from our recent rains, 4x4 required)
Scenic rating- High (9 of 10)
Estimated driving time- 6 hours
Meeting Date and Time- Sunday 9/17/06 7:30 AM (Leaving at 8:30 AM)
Meeting location- Los Hermanos Restaurant on US Highway 60 between milepost 226 and 227 in Superior, AZ. Address is- 835 W US Highway 60, Superior, AZ


We will gather at the restaurant for breakfast before leaving for the trailhead at 8:30 AM. The trailhead is the intersection of Highway 177 and Battleax road. Battleax road is between milepost 161 and 162 on Highway 177.

From the Trails.com website:
A photographer’s dream. Beautiful Sonoran Desert with towering red buttes on all sides of the trail. A fun drive offering real adventure. Hike into the nearby White Canyon Wilderness area north of the trail. Winding, rutted road with moderate climbs and descents. Narrow in a few places. Our group drove the trail following a period of torrential rains. Several places were badly washed out, which required some rock-stacking for several stock vehicles in our group. While the road is well defined most of the way, one section crosses a low sandy area along the Gila River. Rains had washed away previous tire tracks making route-finding difficult. Skid plates and high ground clearance recommended for stock vehicles.

This trip will be a preview of the Sun Run II area. This trail is an alternate route to the Coke Ovens which is a major area destination.
Author:  lilmatty [ Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:50 pm ]
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Ah, Los Hermanos is a great restaurant. Probably gonna need a 'rest' stop along the way though. :oops:
Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:08 pm ]
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Are you coming Matt?
Author:  lilmatty [ Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:16 pm ]
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I might fly in and visit my folks in Payson and tag along in someone's right seat.

Can't seem to find a cheap flight yet.
Author:  corwyyn [ Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:51 am ]
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OK, I've been looking forward to this one. Now I just need to make sure I get to bed early enough after getting off work at 11pm that saturday :P I should have an open seat if anyone needs to ride along...
Author:  phxtoad [ Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:49 am ]
Post subject:  Walnut Canyon
Vern,

It looks unlikely that I'll be able to attend - I think my radiator is shot. We'll see later today. Doh!

Todd
Author:  LOST TJ [ Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:13 pm ]
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I'm running Martinez Canyon on Saturday so i probably will not make this one. Have fun and be safe. Cya
Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:00 pm ]
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Travis:
Keep us posted on the condition of Martinez canyon. We may want it as a contingency hard core trail for the ambitious sun run folks.
Author:  LOST TJ [ Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:14 pm ]
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10-4 Vern. I do plan on learning and exploring that area alot this fall. I have done all the trails my rig can do at Table Mesa and the White Tanks.
It is time to learn Florence trails. :) You guys have fun and be safe.
Cya
Author:  MikeD0106 [ Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:29 am ]
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I'd love to go, but I'm gonna be unavailable on Sundays for the next couple of months.
Author:  corwyyn [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 10:10 am ]
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CRUD! I had a premonition about my LBJs last night so I took the floor jack with me this morning and after filling up I checked them - the right side had about 3mm of play and the left was not quite as loose, so I will be calling a dealer tomorrow to get an appointment to get them done. :evil:

Needless to say, I am not going to Walnut Canyon today... :cry:
Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:47 am ]
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Beautiful trail!
Where was everybody? You missed it.
Not a difficult trail but very scenic and a very fine day was had by all. This trail can be done by stock vehicles but expect significant AZ pinstriping. Here's some pix:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/672767/4
Author:  corwyyn [ Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:53 am ]
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Cool Vern 8) I notice in teh one pic that your Liberty is out in front - did they want you to break trail since you had the waypoints in the GPS :P
Author:  phxtoad [ Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:28 am ]
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Look at trail master Vern in the Libby! Did you get to show off at all?

TL
Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:36 pm ]
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Love to see a Liberty leading a lineup of rubicon's.
There wasn't too much stuff to show off on, but the run and the day were beautiful.
Author:  LOST TJ [ Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:14 pm ]
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oldhockeyvb wrote:
Love to see a Liberty leading a lineup of rubicon's.
There wasn't too much stuff to show off on, but the run and the day were beautiful.


You be da man Vern!!! 8)
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