HPP's Supes Initiation - Flatiron/5024

[hippiepunkpirate]

5:30 start-time at the Lost Dutchman Trailhead, earlier start-time possible if there's a consensus. HPP needs to be back to the car by 10:30, 11:00 at the latest. Come on Bob/Joe/Joel or any of you other insane Phoenicians!

[JimmyLyding]

I have family obligation on Friday (mom's rescue lab has heartworms so I have to keep him sedate) so Friday hike is OUT and Saturday hike is IN.
On a related note: make sure to get your dog tested for heartworms, and then take care of it. My mom's new dog is a rescue lab, and his previous owners evidently didn't take care of business. If your dog's vet doesn't ask about heartworms, then you need to find a new vet.

[sundevilstormin]

c'mon Marlin! You bring the Jetboil and I'll bring the Yerba Mate and we'll have a party at the edge of Flatiron!

[joebartels]

Ya come on Chris there's all kinds of guys here for you to hold hands

Pumpkin the pirate is gonna need a bigger ship than expected!

[sundevilstormin]

Forecast for Saturday
Mostly cloudy and much cooler with a good chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 59 to 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning...becoming southwest around 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of measurable rain 50 percent.

[JimmyLyding]

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing

[johnlp]

Sam, the son of a co-worker, may come along with us. Looking forward to a grand slam breakfast, jumping off Flatiron with an umbrella, then off to Grandma's for the kegger!

[sundevilstormin]

Somebody should give me directions about where exactly to park my car. I know how to get to Lost Dutchman, but the trailhead setup looks a little confusing.

http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/LODU/do ... rk_Map.pdf

uhmm,

enter the park, self-pay your fee (not open at that hour) drive on, don't take the first right, don't take the next left, or the next one, loop around. I sometimes park on the east lot (Nearest the Saguaro Day use printed on the map) and go east to Jacob's Crosscut, or go to the turn-around lot at the end, near the 2080 on the map and we can walk the "Interpretive" path to Siphon Trail.. guess we need to decide on which way to go.... I might be up there early(er) to do some night star tracks photos by Praying Hands... hmmmmm

[hippiepunkpirate]

enter the park, self-pay your fee (not open at that hour) drive on, don't take the first right, don't take the next left, or the next one, loop around. I sometimes park on the east lot (Nearest the Saguaro Day use printed on the map) and go east to Jacob's Crosscut, or go to the turn-around lot at the end, near the 2080 on the map and we can walk the "Interpretive" path to Siphon Trail.. guess we need to decide on which way to go.... I might be up there early(er) to do some night star tracks photos by Praying Hands... hmmmmm

I'd prefer the quickest approach to maximize time up top, whichever that is. I won't have internet access tomorrow night so I'll send out PMs tomorrow to everyone with my cell #. I'll try to check this thread tomorrow around 5PM for the latest posts, after that I'll only be contactable by phone.

Pumpkin the pirate is gonna need a bigger ship than expected!

Arrrrrr! The more the merrier!

[joebartels]

You just need directions to the park. Once inside signs direct you to the large Siphon Draw Trailhead.

[hippiepunkpirate]

You just need directions to the park. Once inside signs direct you to the large Siphon Draw Trailhead.

That works. I used the TrailDEX Map directions tool, I think can make it to the park easily enough. Anyone know what the entrance fee is now?

[JimmyLyding]

$5.00

[hippiepunkpirate]

$5.00

Cool. That ain't bad.

[tibber]

Have fun in the Supes HPP. You will love the Flatiron and 5024. Please get all of your camera gear in order including a charged battery. You guys are gonna have so much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even if you're flying ;) . Check out this proper form for getting down the Draw basin if it's wet: http://www.hikearizona.com/phoZOOM.php?ZIP=113862.

[hippiepunkpirate]

Check out this proper form for getting down the Draw basin if it's wet: http://www.hikearizona.com/phoZOOM.php?ZIP=113862.

Thanks Angela. Gotta love the classic "butt slide".

[rushthezeppelin]

There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing

Since when did they make wearable Faraday cages

[johnlp]

Weather.com says 90% chance of rain at 11 AM, tapering off to 30% in the afternoon.

[sundevilstormin]

snow level 5000'... maybe snow shoes for the top?

[BobP]

Pumpkin the pirate is gonna need a bigger ship than expected!

After today....I'd be happy if I was asked to walk the plank...I'm one tired dude and we are leaving when

[JimmyLyding]

Bob, you'll be fine. Just bring your rain gear. With the likely-wet weather we'll have to go slow. See you at oh-dark-thirty