Maxwell Trail into West Clear Creek May 19-20

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 02 2007 1:25 pm

Let's take the short and steep Maxwell trail into the heart of Arizona's Rim country where you will spend a night amongst some of the state's finest riparian areas. This hike brings you to the start of WCC where it forms from the confluence of Clover and Willow creeks, complete with rainbow and brown trout, squirrels, ringtails, and bears. This place has a very wild feel to it, is often overlooked by backpackers because of its rugged terrain. Were going to hike down the steep but short (.7 mile) trail to an area downstream with fantastic swimming holes and a large camp "site". There is plenty to explore since the hike only takes an hour. The rugged natural beauty of this canyon will blow you away and make you a fan for life (in fact, this is our THIRD trip there). Returning Sunday afternoon.

Desertroux · Post by **Desertroux** » May 15 2007 5:51 pm

StickFigure is going to take his truck no matter what because of the dogs. All the packs from the group could be tossed in the back of his to allow a more spacious view in MIFHAZ's rig. So if no more join up we seem to be set for transportation. As long as all riding travelers dont mind throwing out some duckets.

wallyfrack · Post by **wallyfrack** » May 15 2007 7:27 pm

Desertroux wrote:As long as all riding travelers dont mind throwing out some duckets.

No problem...I got duckets.

braknstuf · Post by **braknstuf** » May 15 2007 8:00 pm

Happy to ride along, I drive a rwd sedan that should probably remain within cell phone range.

Is anyone going to bring a water filter, I cant seem to find mine at the moment.

looking forward to meeting everyone on sat.
eric

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 15 2007 8:40 pm

certainly, a group filter will be used. Need only one. As for stoves, Im bringing a canister type. You guys feel free to borrow it. You can use anything I have, Im just generous like that. (but if you try to filtch my Jack Daniels, Ill cut off you hand) :twisted:

Hoffmaster · Post by **Hoffmaster** » May 15 2007 10:03 pm

Well Mike,
I didn't win...in fact there was no discussion whatsoever. Not fair. It went from 50/50 to 100% "I can't go."
BUT...Hope is not lost. We are back at 50/50. It's a long story that I'll tell you another time (on this trip perhaps), but Liz's brother may not be coming out here after all.
Under the circumstances, I can not keep my fingers crossed. Liz is in a sucky situation (not life or death or anything), but I might be at Maxwell. I should know for sure by Thursday.

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 15 2007 10:28 pm

Hoffmaster wrote:BUT...Hope is not lost. It's a long story that I'll tell you another time

Well, Ive got time. I love long stories. If anything,
<---- this is a face of understanding. I dont know who the hell that guy is, but it looks like a face of understanding. (and a lot of donuts)

braknstuf · Post by **braknstuf** » May 15 2007 10:38 pm

this is a face of understanding. I dont know who the hell that guy is, but it looks like a face of understanding. (and a lot of donuts)

And for a while there I thought that your 2wd truck might just be an el camino

nonot · Post by **nonot** » May 16 2007 12:47 am

Hey Mike, I've got some other stuff going on this week. If I can get my act together, I'll give you a final answer by Thursday.

Desertroux · Post by **Desertroux** » May 16 2007 8:51 pm

Call it a hunch, but this trip has "epic" written all over it.

Hoffmaster · Post by **Hoffmaster** » May 16 2007 10:55 pm

Well it's official. I will not be able to attend this gathering. I know, it's extremely tragic, but somehow we will all get past this. I'll be thinking about you guys and possibly shedding a tear as I hang out with a bunch of tourons on the South Rim.

What's everyone doing the weekend of 6/2-6/3? That's my b-day weekend. I'm thinking about hosting a similar trip, but I'm not sure where yet.

fairweather8588 · Post by **fairweather8588** » May 17 2007 9:38 am

Well the place that I work at just closed, so you can count me in for any trips in the up and comming weeks, that is unless I get a new job by then... :roll:

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 17 2007 10:11 am

then get you arse on the commited list, Cowboy.
You can hitcha ride with us, or take the Heep.

*note:
all bets for Andrew vs. Black Bear are ON. Ive got $20 on Fairweather.

luppup · Post by **luppup** » May 17 2007 10:17 am

Looks like I will be able to make it after all. May have an extra straggler following me as well. Just had to take the opportunity to screw with the transportation.

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 17 2007 11:10 am

luppup wrote:May have an extra straggler following me as well.

what, did you get a pet goat?

(you DO live in farm country, right?) :BH:

wallyfrack · Post by **wallyfrack** » May 17 2007 11:22 am

luppup wrote:May have an extra straggler following me as well.

I get it...someone to haul in the beer.

fairweather8588 · Post by **fairweather8588** » May 17 2007 12:03 pm

mikeinFHAZ wrote:then get you arse on the commited list, Cowboy.
You can hitcha ride with us, or take the Heep.

*note:
all bets for Andrew vs. Black Bear are ON. Ive got $20 on Fairweather.

Sorry man, doors lock this monday. Friday and saturday will be my last cash intake days for quite some time.

Tell the bear I'll reschedule. :twisted:

te_wa · Post by **te_wa** » May 17 2007 3:43 pm

ok back on topic for a minute,
we will need to take 3 vehicles since there are 10 people going.
My wife and son just signed up so I can only fit 1 other.
4 can go with Ryan in the Xterra-
2 in Mark's truck (including Mark)
there should be plenty of room so no worries.

I'll bring my small grille so if you want, bring a steak for over the campfire grilling. Fishing is an option as well. My rod is in tow.

Hiking out early enough to catch lunch at the Beeline Cafe (cash only) with wonderful "mom and pop" american style grub is a definate maybe.

Hoffmaster · Post by **Hoffmaster** » May 17 2007 4:13 pm

In response to mikeinFHAZ's reply: Damn you and your FUN trip!

I am hating life right now.

luppup · Post by **luppup** » May 17 2007 5:02 pm

In response to mikeinFHAZ's reply:

You leave my goat out of this!!

big_load · Post by **big_load** » May 17 2007 7:04 pm

Looks like I'm not going to make it

Have fun!