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Backpacking location Recommendation

Posted: Mar 11 2010 7:50 pm
by allanalxndr
I am planning a trip for next weekend with 4 or 5 people, but I am having a hard time narrowing it down. These are what I have selected as possibilities.
http://hikearizona.com/location_g.php?G ... ,6809,1226

Does anyone have any recommendations or additional information on the above 6 possibilies? Water is a primary concern, which I don't think will be too big of an issue on any of those areas right now, relative easy terrain is the other(one weak knee in the group).
I have never camped in any of the above locations, are camp fires permitted?

I appreciate any input.
Thank you,
Allan

Re: Backpacking location Recommendation

Posted: Mar 11 2010 8:02 pm
by SuperstitionGuy
I would recommend the lower elevations of the western Superstitions where the trails are not as difficult, camping spots are easy to find and where there will be the beginning of the spring display of flowers. The temperatures will also be more moderate both day and night.

Re: Backpacking location Recommendation

Posted: Mar 11 2010 9:47 pm
by nonot
One thing the Supes are not is easy on the knees. The easiest on the knees will be 4, and the Dutchman and second water legs of #5.

Out of your 6, my choice would be Reavis Falls as I haven't been there yet.

Don't worry about water, unless you're worried about too much water!

Re: Backpacking location Recommendation

Posted: Mar 12 2010 12:39 am
by JoelHazelton
I would say Reavis Ranch via 109 North. I've never hiked the Bull Basin or Haunted Canyon section of the Supes, and the western wilderness is really hard on the knees. Reavis Trail is gradual and wide. Reavis Falls is killer on the knees. Steep trail and lots of rock hopping to get to the falls... But an amazing site when you're there.