July Run - Sierra Ancha Mountains CANCELLED

AZKJ · **Posted:** Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:02 pm

July Run - Sierra Ancha Mountains

Beth and I are putting together a run for July 12th.

The plan is to run up US 60 to Globe, turn west on Highway 188 and then go north on dirt road 288 to Young. We can go straight to the trail a few miles south of Young OR continue on to Young for a quick lunch at the Antlers Café. After lunch we’ll turn around and go back south a few miles and catch a trail the runs down the west side of the Sierra Ancha Mountains, northeast of Roosevelt Lake. The trail ends in Punkin Center. On the way home we could stop for a Mexican dinner in Globe if anyone wants to join us.

It will be a long day because of the distance to the traihead and the roughness of the trail down the mountain, Some of you may have heard me talk of this trail, which we first did in the KJ right after we bought it. No skids and street tires… it took us about four hours to go seven miles because of the rocky terrain.

I’m planning for an early start, meeting at the Shell station in Gold Canyon at 0800 and rolling out at 0830.

When: July 12
Meet: 0800
Where: Shell Station in Gold Canyon
Depart: 0830
Length: All day

If you’re interested, copy and paste the list and add your name.

1. AZKJ + 1
2. Pablo
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1. 2006KJSPORT4x4
2. Oldhockeyvb
3. rkeegstra +1
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Note: Also posted on Jeep KJ Country

Pablo · **Joined:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:06 pm **Posts:** 1201

AZKJ wrote:

July Run - Sierra Ancha Mountains

Beth and I are putting together a run for July 12th.

The plan is to run up US 60 to Globe, turn west on Highway 188 and then go north on dirt road 288 to Young. We can go straight to the trail a few miles south of Young OR continue on to Young for a quick lunch at the Antlers Café. After lunch we’ll turn around and go back south a few miles and catch a trail the runs down the west side of the Sierra Ancha Mountains, northeast of Roosevelt Lake. The trail ends in Punkin Center. On the way home we could stop for a Mexican dinner in Globe if anyone wants to join us.

It will be a long day because of the distance to the traihead and the roughness of the trail down the mountain, Some of you may have heard me talk of this trail, which we first did in the KJ right after we bought it. No skids and street tires… it took us about four hours to go seven miles because of the rocky terrain.

I’m planning for an early start, meeting at the Shell station in Gold Canyon at 0800 and rolling out at 0830.

When: July 12
Meet: 0800
Where: Shell Station in Gold Canyon
Depart: 0830
Length: All day

If you’re interested, copy and paste the list and add your name.

1. AZKJ + 1
2. Pablo
3.
4.
5.

Note: Also posted on Jeep KJ Country

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:51 pm

I'll see if I can try and make it. Will depend on work schedule and how much the new tires will cost me...it is pencilled in though....are there good camping areas up around there? Not too familiar with the area up there...

AZKJ · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:25 pm

2006KJSPORT4x4 wrote:

I'll see if I can try and make it. Will depend on work schedule and how much the new tires will cost me...it is pencilled in though....are there good camping areas up around there? Not too familiar with the area up there...

Beth and I are not into camping, so I really can't help you out in that area. Maybe someone else can chime in....

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:13 pm

Lot's of great camping. Can camp at roosevelt lake but it will be hot or can cruise up to payson area and camp in the pines where it's cool

AZKJ · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:39 pm

If you’re interested, copy and paste the list and add your name.

1. AZKJ + 1
2. Pablo
3.
4.
5.

Maybe

1. 2006KJSPORT4x4
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M&P40 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:20 pm

i would love to join yall but i will be in the texas hill country that day. have a great time

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:03 pm

Things are looking up, I'm a very strong MAYBE now...and I will have 2 day old tires on then too...WOOHOO

AZKJ · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:30 pm

M&P40 wrote:

i would love to join yall but i will be in the texas hill country that day. have a great time

Sorry you can't make it, but have fun in Texas!!! Find yourself a good 'Tex-Mex' place for some great Mexican food... it's much better than the Sonoran stuff we get here.

2006KJSPORT4x4 wrote:

Things are looking up, I'm a very strong MAYBE now...and I will have 2 day old tires on then too...WOOHOO

Great!!! What kind of tires are you getting?

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:22 pm

255/70/16 BFGoodrich All Terrains

Signcutter21 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:24 pm

that's cause you're not going to the right places AJ, need to come down this way for some real mexican food.

sadly, i will not be able to make this run either. really itching to get out and play though. might head up to Ft Huachuca one of these weekends for some fun.

later,mike

AZKJ · **Posted:** Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:49 pm

Signcutter21 wrote:

that's cause you're not going to the right places AJ, need to come down this way for some real mexican food.

sadly, i will not be able to make this run either. really itching to get out and play though. might head up to Ft Huachuca one of these weekends for some fun.

later,mike

Post something up and we'll be there and a Mexican dinner afterwards!

flyingwen · **Posted:** Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:35 pm

NOOOOOO! I want to go on this run!!!
I can't that day b/c I have to go to 2 (not 1, but 2) little kid's B-day Parties. darn.

I would love to hit a trail with you guys and get my KJ dirty.
I'll keep looking for the next run.

Have fun guys!

Bill.Barg · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:59 am

Sounds interesting! and Pablo has all the spare parts and glue to keep the CRD together!

Coming from Tucson, I would go up to Globe. What time would y'all get to Globe?

I would probably camp near the lake on the way back.

EDIT .... Family voted me out. "Too far, too hot" maybe next time!

Bill

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:42 pm

I'm a strong maybe on this. Will depend on some potential family commitments I won't know until late. If I go I'll be staying in my tent trailer at the lake friday and saturday night. I now have an RV spot at the Roosevelt lake resort wtih electricity, sewer, and water for my tent trailer

1. AZKJ + 1
2. Pablo
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2. Oldhockeyvb
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2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:15 pm

oldhockeyvb wrote:

I'm a strong maybe on this. Will depend on some potential family commitments I won't know until late. If I go I'll be staying in my tent trailer at the lake friday and saturday night. I now have an RV spot at the Roosevelt lake resort wtih electricity, sewer, and water for my tent trailer

Sweet is there room for a small yellow tent at this area? I plan on camping out both nights as well.

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:03 pm

If I make it you are welcome to stay with me in my trailer. If I don't make it or you'd rather there are tent camp spots down the road a ways

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:19 pm

groovy...we'll see what pans out i guess...

phxtoad · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:19 pm

Aw man this sounds like fun - but I can't make it. My jeeplet is going in for surgery on Tuesday. Not sure what is wrong - it's drive train related and might be either engine mounts, the front prop shaft, or shredded gears. Joy!

Have fun!

TL

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:40 pm

Speaking of little jeeplets ...?

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