Directions: From Phoenix, drive east on route 60 towards the small town of Superior. I imagine losing a good farrier is akin to losing a good mechanic, especially if you’ve trusted him/her for many years. Enjoy your grandchildren and treat yourself well for Christmas. 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. google_color_border = "FFFFFF"; I turn around and about halfway back to the highway, I park alongside the road to take photos. I happened to read her comments and figured out that it’s her. Picketpost Mountain. Hugs to you both from Bridgie-baby and me! And then I saw it ... the mailbox on the summit! and our GPS indicated we were approximately halfway to the summit ... in distance. Instinct Grain-Free Salmon Canned Cat Food by Nature’s Variety 5.5 oz Cans (Case of 12) (I hate to call her “she.”  I forgot her name!). Stores like REI merely had a map with far-from-detailed topography of the Superior / Queen Creek region. It’s been fun reading about the places you’ve been camping at that we’ve stayed at in the recent past. 4.4 mi . When I arrived to camp however, there was a car in that site so I ended up in another semi private site, which I ended up liking just fine. but from now on, whenever I drive past it, my soul will smile even more with the memories of this day. As I continued down, I briefly rested and turned back one last time to snap this picture of Picketpost Mountain. The mountain’s high walls worked like a picket post to help ward off attacks. Picketpost Mountain is a former volcano that stands as a landmark for the town of Superior and U.S. Highway 60. 0.1 mi away. Other hikers have gone this way, Who makes the first fire ring in an area such that it is classified as a dispersed campsite? The climb intensified. . The trail is difficult to track. An easy 9 mile loop that goes around the base of Picketpost Mountain with very little elevation change and starts out following a mostly dry creekbed. Sarah Simon - Mar 4, 2019 10:14 am Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2019 Great little mountain . He competes regularly in ironman triatholons. And honk away! What a busy place! Picketpost Mountain Summit. Enjoy Organ Pipe — I hope it doesn’t rain on you today. Bingo – new desktop! hello sue; My pack weighed down on me the first bit of the hike. Even then, you only cut up trees that are already down. As for me I think this is the reason behind my getting two. A sign comes into view “Rod and Gun Club.”  Whenever I’ve come across a gun club sign, I haven’t found campsites anywhere near. The cliffs are massive when seen in person. Dear Santa–Can you please wiggle your nose or something and fast forward to Friday afternoon? Take your time and diligently look for the next cairn. With about an hour under our belt, These photos show stunning rugged beauty,if you’re seeing so much more that you’re disappointed by not being able to capture it,it must indeed be grand.The fourth one is my favorite,because it’s a great shot and because it’s always nice to know there’s a curve in the road ahead .I’d have pulled over after being in a horn blasting tunnel-to steady my nerves -not snap pics.Must be a local tradition for entertaining themselves on a drive? You can disperse camp on public lands as long as you use a campsite that’s already there. “Double the pleasure”, to paraphrase an old commercial. It’s bad luck to not blow horn inside tunnels, and also.. Length 4.2 miElevation gain 2070 ftRoute type Out & back Plus, I was nervous about being lost. That was fast, Janis! 7.4 mi . I know you are going to be Okay and know how much your Bloggerinos care about you. [And so does my solar]. . . I may have to rename my city from the 3rd layer, as right now it is so blasted cold there is no way it could be that close. Come on Christmas break! It’s been a long time! and the risk of slipping or sliding is worse when going down. I started out in the afternoon from the Picketpost Trailhead on the Arizona Trail. Tale has it. | 14ers Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Christmas comes and I have a lot of memories. I had come down near Point A, but Tricia was still way up and After crossing Alamo Canyon it reaches the end of the passage at the Picketpost Trailhead. Took me 6.5 hours (including half an hour total for snacks) so you need to be decently fit. 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. that the metal chair was brought up by people the day before (3/3/12). Never mind entering via the lottery - Jeff is working toward qualifying for the Leadville 100 this year. To answer your questions…. The desert beyond it is where I’ll be in a month’s time, biking the AZT300 route. Or does the forest service randomly place fire rings in areas? Picketpost Mountain: 4375: 1475: N/A: Superior, Arizona: No: No: 33.2567,-111.1576: Trip Report. The top is a fairly large mesa top with a few false peaks. I made everyone stop and stay out of the way so I could photograph these towering saguaros beside the trail. It’s been raining here in Organ Pipe NM but it’s supposed to clear up after tomorrow . The town of Superior grew out of this camp. The vibe at Oak Flat seemed a little, uhmm . Beyond the tunnel I pull over to take these photos. spent a few days in the Phoenix area…the dovemobile is working out pretty good !..when asked what his daughters thought about the move, they are grown..they told him..”buy land!”. I received an email from the body shop. We scrambled up and down a number of harrowing rocks, and we aimed for a spot with a She, like us, on her own, mainly stays in Texas, and has a lot of knowledge of how to fix things. The Wilson antenna for boosting internet signal can be found from the header, “Internet antenna.” You’ll find a link to Amazon there, both for the antenna and cable. I think this next photo was about two thirds up the gully. 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 … . 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. Let me introduce you to my two hiking partners: Jeff and Tricia. Glad your heart is strong. About a half mile past milemarker 221, turn right at the large sign reading "Arizona Trail". Timber’s a big boy now! just had to do it, sorry, mind must have been in a tunnel or something. The trail wraps around to the west side of Picketpost and somewhat parallels the Alamo Canyon drainage. But it’s way better than none! We camped out at Cholla for a month last March; what a beautiful place. Oh, just another day at middle school. Hope you finally get that door successfully installed. I think folks like to hear the noise echo inside, but the noise is really loud if you aren’t inside of a vehicle…. Usually with subscriptions, there’s a place to unsubscribe written at the very bottom of the email. Not my usual camp standard! The top of Picketpost Mountain was just the place to take in the views. Notice yucca, cholla and prickly pear cactus. The next day while walking I was looking for the kissing stones. Then the intense climbing began. | About This Site, Copyright © www.ColoradoGuy.com - All rights reserved, I wandered throughout New Mexico and Arizona in 1994. Another thing you never have to deal with, your farrier moving away! as it has a lot more room inside for the camping gear…still camping in a 9×12 canvas tent, but now I we can sleep in the van as well if necessary… I recommend either calling the park ranger or looking on the national or … The trail, if I remember correctly, went above this cliff. Fortunately my heart resumes beating. Then the hike became a regular walk-up. I hate winter, I stay cold, my skin cracks open and actually bleeds (hands, feet, elbows,ankles) I have really dry skin anyways. If so, unsubscribe, but only to one of them. I honked in that tunnel but I wanted to see if it would echo and it does slightly .I love an echo LOL I thought about Ajo last night and remembered meeting you and another blogorino, Pat. Timber is ok, I guess his voice is changing with his age, he’ll be 6 in February and give the HRH Bridget a BIG HUG from us, ,,,,me. 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). Having read back over your blog about when you were here I remembered you said you had camped by the ‘kissing stones’ and you had pictures. The sudden noise startles me. Toward the south, I zoomed-in as much as possible toward the rocky thumbs on the right. The parking lot can be seen faintly right of center. I am finally out in my RV again and I don’t ever want to go home, haha! I hope that soon you will be able to uncross your fingers. Interesting. Even for experienced hikers, Picketpost Mountain is about as much of an adventure (and a pain in the butt) as you’ll find in the Phoenix area. Half the lot is used for horse trailers, and the other half fills up with hikers and mountain bikers by late morning. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. The ominous silence is killing me. *waiting for word*, Sue may be saving the “unveiling” of the new door for her next post. Drive 0.5 miles past mile marker 221 and turn right (south) on Forest Road (FR) #231 (look for the aluminum windmill to the south). Begin on the Arizona Trail for a short distance (my guess is 0.4 miles?) It was at this point where the vertical climbing begins in earnest and Jeff had trouble. Follow the jeep road (formerly known as Alamo Canyon Road) for about ten minutes to the first jeep trail coming in from the left. Anyway so here I am, camped at the same place you were when you spent some time here. Especially of loved ones no longer here and Christmases past. No permits, if you’re in a campground you’ll have to pay, or pay for a pass. However, in winter I can slow down, reflect and relax, and putter around. and so we couldn't contact him to see how he was doing. I have always admired this beast, headed down to organ pipe cactus national monument in the morning. google_ad_channel =""; | Buena Vista, CO ( maybe I was a snake or lizard in previous life) would maybe explain my fear of snakes. Thank you in advance for ordering the antenna through my blog. Both are Tempe residents google_ad_client = "pub-5476340418163980"; A better view of the steep gully we'd scramble up. The hike starts on the Arizona Trail, but doesn't stay on it long. I am near Houston TX right now spending a couple days with Tex-Cyn, then on to Port Aransas. Higher up, a better view of where we had come from. It always pleases me to learn that a reader has gone to the beginning of my blog and read all my posts. On this trip there was an AZT marker just before the turn. 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! The road is wide and in good shape. Looking forward to that visit. Yesterday a nice couple I met at Owl Canyon joined me here. Peace happiness and good health to You and all! Jeff had taken a long nap. The deal is on PRINT books only, not eBooks. Eventually we turned on the spur trail toward Picketpost Mountain. I’m curious why that is happening. SECOND: U.S. Highway 60 on the far left. like nothing. Boyce Thompson. And is it fabulous?? left and the clearly marked spur trail. Thank you! Be thankful it wasn’t an assault rifle. Are we still worried about a IPV or are we once again PTV? Great rock formations, and even though we will not be climbing Picketpost Mountain, we will still get great views … Gotta’ go… Time to get dressed and head out in the PTV for the new door! Only established campsites can be used.). Looking back at much of the trail. lost track of the poorly-marked trail. I first noticed this spectacular mountain during my first tour of the Southwest, when I wandered throughout New Mexico and Arizona in 1994. Campground facilities and the procedures for obtaining a site in each type are different. Amazon is running a deal on print books. A layer of clothing with at least reduce the carnage. Why can’t you do dispersed camping on public lands? Picketpost Trailhead—Tonto National Forest, Superior, AZ. Hi Sue, He has struggled with vertigo recently and he deemed there was no way he could continue. I thought that was allowed? So glad the door will be fixed well before Christmas so you can do what you like and be where ever you want to be at that time. Above: North of the mountain from U.S. Highway 60. The part about lifting both feet is a bit weird. This is forest road #357. Picketpost Trailhead, near Superior, AZ, takes its name from the feature it accesses—Picketpost Mountain (figure 16–8).This simple recreation site in the Sonoran Desert is an excellent example of a shared-use trailhead built by volunteers. It would seem that at some point someone had to build the first fire ring…. 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. Since it’s time to leave Oak Flat and to dump tanks, I decide not to wait until tomorrow when it might be rainy. There are informal camp spots between Hwy 60 and the trailhead, on the north side of the access road. In some places you can purchase a permit to saw wood in the forest. Sounds like the farrier is a friend as well. I only get one so I guess it’s a bit or miss thing. 7.0 mi . Looking forward to seeing your new camp! 619 ft. LOST - Desert Segment. google_color_text = "000000"; This is what I wrote, “One is not allowed to make a new campsite on public lands. (This info is from Slickdeals.net) Click on Sue’s Amazon link and shop, shop, shop! The trail begins on part of the AZT, expect a fair number of people, horses, bikes, etc at the beginning. I also get double. . Piestewa Peak and The camp host lady comes by while I’m outside doing dishes. It does seem that way. :). If wood gathering is allowed, you pick the wood off the ground… you don’t chop off limbs. There were three young guys ahead of us, and I'm pretty sure at this point that this guy was off the trail. Can’t wait to see Arizona again! In a photo they look like a rock pile one could knock over with one’s foot. Here’s hoping for the best PTV once again. Mert and Asia Mae. , Thank you for the cheery hope for my day,we’re being rained on,too,with an umbrella, towel and high hopes we’re both bound to fare well , Many making noise loud enough to damage hearing,wreck nerves or cause accidents not only have little or no reason,they have no reasoning at all…. . NOTE ABOUT BEGINNING OF THE TRAIL: There are other online hike reports that say you should begin The BLT is what I consider the Best Little Trailer, a 2011 17-foot Casita Liberty Deluxe which was the full-time home for me and my crew from August 2011 to May 2018. is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. On day 3 of my daughter's softball camp in Phoenix, I was going for Picketpost Mountain. We did it! As mentioned, there is dispersed camping on the dirt road off US60 leading to the trailhead, so you're only 1/4 mile away. on the old 4WD road at the trailhead. A blogorino is a reader who opens up the comment section of this blog and writes a message. Places WeGo Exploring 323 views Back on the comparatively flat portion of the hike, another photo with my red line roughly marking the route. This strikes me as odd because this is national forest, the ground is firm, and the vegetation is healthy. This is the west side of Picketpost Mountain. Dogs are also able to use this trail. When I see things like that tunnel and road cut thru the rock to get there I am reminded by the amount of effort, the amount of sweat that road took to put in. . Not all established campsites can be occupied. We update our site daily, so if you don't find what you're looking for today, come back tomorrow! I’m in the office of the body shop as I type this and they’re working on the Imperfect Tow Vehicle right now! The mountain is located in the southern desert region of Tonto National Forest near (but not within) the Superstition Mountains, and is popular with hikers. I imagine some type of deficiency. (Jeff and Tricia were approaching as seen in the top right.) Happy trails…. | 4-Wheel Drive And then for what seemed like a long time, I was busy hiking, It makes me very happy to know you are enjoying your new way of life! Here you will find our online catalog of Civil War artifacts and relics. It was tricky. . It took a few tenths of Photos and trail descriptions of 'Hike Picketpost Mountain' and more, submitted by the Outbound community. We say hello and in the course of conversation she reminds me that I’m reaching the time limit for camping here. My hiking partner Wendy and I met our shuttle at the tiny town of Kelvin along the Gila River off Highway 177. ultra runner, endurance athlete and mountain biker. Picketpost Mountain is only a few miles west of Superior, Arizona, and pretty much right off highway 60. Safe travels! If we come this way again — going to or from Globe and Roosevelt Lake — I’d like to have an alternative to Oak Flat. Sue. I’m glad you and your husband are enjoying your Casita! This is the west side of Picketpost Mountain. Very curious…, Hi, John…. and anyone else receiving double notifications…. Wow, Boots! Sue, I just love the photo’s! Pinterest - I didn’t think about that… I imagine it would lift you up off the seat. Oh well, Denise… Your heart is in the right place! I have Izzy with me but Curley Joe is back in PA at my daughter’s. You’re right. It doesn’t have to be the holidays! Try riding a motorcycle thru that tunnel when the car behind you decides its time to blow his horn…. | Grand Junction These rules were established to keep vehicles on roads, rather than driving all over destroying virgin land (think ATVs). There are many tunnels here that take the road under the train tracks. I haven’t gone up there for two reasons: Way too cold at this time of year, chance of snow and ice… and I don’t feel like taking the BLT on 288 from this end… There is a stretch on this end that is treacherous, winding, narrow road with a steep drop into a canyon, no guard rail, of course. I climbed the Needle back in my conservation corps days and it … is I got too far ahead of Tricia. Did you get the van door fixed? Even if driving. . to enhance the internet signal. I drive about five miles, crossing two wide washes. 0.6 mi away. . –Dave (Skruffy actually made me do it….). Group Campgrounds - large campsites suitable for groups of eight people or more. Yet no campsites. lol I like all your pictures Sue, but my favorite from this posting is the third one. Hi, Janis… I can report that there is no echo when my head hits the roof as we go through the tunnel…. What a crazy climb. 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. Who knows why…. She tells me it’s supposed to rain again tomorrow and the next day. My fingers are still crossed. Beautiful country. But cold weather, I crack open something awful! I want to get him a gift..any ideas? I guess the forest service figures we have enough established campsites from the days when people were allowed to camp wherever they wanted. The boondocks on the two spur roads not far from Route 60 will serve that purpose. and I'm thankful I talked them into coming with me. Lighten Up! Thanks for the compliment. Here at the 3rd layer. Perfection arrives on a Wednesday, Amazon.com Snowflake Gift Card Tin – $100. We had two fights today, and a bottle of vodka smuggled in and shared with four friends. He was fine. I thought maybe I was off-route and Tricia was on-route ... and so I climbed I’m driving in the rain this morning. Have a wonderful Christmas, Micky. Picketpost Mountain is mainly flat on top. Blog writer of Tex-Cyn Life. Beautiful colors and textures. | Auto Horse Camps - Small campgrounds, accessible by vehicle, that offer hitch racks for horses and primitive camping facilities. 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. Resources Click here to download a trail map. This mountain is a tough climb that should not be taken lightly. Hello, RV Sue! GOOD news that the door is ready now!! If I’m wrong on that, someone will correct me, but I’m pretty sure that’s the way it is. Also, we heard from other hikers Take care , Maybe our paths will cross again. You found the kissing stones! and we scrambled back down together. I don’t want to lose you, John! 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. and make a left onto the well-marked spur trail toward Picketpost Mountain. 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). Near the bottom, 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. The PTV is the Perfect Tow Vehicle. The “adventures” of the other seasons are often exhilarating and I love the travel and the frequent camp changes. I am searching your blog for that gadget (Wilson something??) Praying that each part of your day turns out wonderfully ! Good to hear from you again. And that's when I panicked. Again … I think of a blogorino and they appear! I guess I hadn’t noticed before because you need to see them at certain angles. My father… born in ND and spent most of his life there… always blew his horn going through a tunnel. Shoes With Good Traction - There are many steep sections on slick dirt paths or steep rocks, I do feel good this morning. Beyond the two spur roads near Route 60 I don’t discover any more campsites. Thanks! google_ad_width = 728; This little excursion is an excuse to get away from Oak Flat where we’ve spent too much time due to rainy, cold weather. | Moab, Utah We pass two spur roads, and I notice a camper partially obscured by creosote,  mesquite and palo verde trees. Silly Mountain seem scrambling up rocks and wiggling between bushes in the steep gully. They're everywhere. Status: All Clear / Green --- Condition: Ideal --- One of my favorite rides of all time, so far.After Friday and Saturdays 21st and 22nd heavy rain, there was plenty of water in small side drainages and the big water catchment at the top of the hill. Don’t know if there’s a connection to tunnels… Lord knows people like to make noise for little or no reason. It’s fortunate that you are at Sawtooth when the campground is empty (Love when that happens!). Sunrise Simulator – uses your own lamp. But we take you with us when we go. FOURTH: So much beautiful greenery dotting the desert. hiker coming up. Haha! SECOND: Behind me, much of metropolitan Phoenix, including downtown Phoenix, could be seen with the naked eye. . First step is to admit…..well, you know. But am planning to go and see my two grand babies who live out of town. I believe there are three campgrounds on Hwy 288 as well as numerous places to boondock. While the parking lot gets full, there weren't many actually going up this trail. love ALL the photos and Bridges narration of the arboretum was quite entertaining. Yeah… I stayed there only because of the door. You NEVER have to clean an oven…wow, mind boggling…..guess what I was doing when that random thought popped into my mind…. I about jumped over the handlebars…. You make me giggle with your words. 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. google_color_link = "0000FF"; :). Hike report and photos by Steve Garufi. Old campsites beyond 300 feet are no good. Long time no write, but have been following you and crew every step along the way. Make a left and go 0.6 miles to the end where there is a parking lot and bathrooms at the Picketpost Trailhead. Rick and Jerry provided ample amusing banter on our way up to Picketpost Trailhead. Plus being 3/4 Indian maybe?!? Amazon notes that the code has expired – disappointing. We stopped in at the Copper Mountain Motel so that I could meet Troy, the manager who had helped set up our shuttle. I’m glad the dovemobile is serving you well. Congratulations! but we felt even more upset after it took us approximately four hours round trip. 1,600 miles on your first tow? Lighten Up! Do not go alone, especially if you've never been there. This desert region is lush with saguaros and other cactus. 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. No, the forest service does not place fire rings, except within their campgrounds. I need to dump tanks anyway.”. As we came down (click the photo to view it at a larger size), However, I'll tell you now that I couldn't obtain an adequate map of the mountain. HP Officejet with Neat Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer, Spicy Warm Vanilla Spa Bath Body Bamboo Gift Basket, Instinct Grain-Free Salmon Canned Cat Food by Nature’s Variety 5.5 oz Cans (Case of 12), Stash Tea Holiday Teas Six Flavor Gift Set with Festive Holiday Lid, Challenges and Blessings of the Summer of 2020. Above: Picketpost Mountain presented itself as a behemouth during my 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. I picked this mountain at the last minute, over my morning coffee. I almost never drive in the rain and I don’t think I’ve ever set up camp in the rain. 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