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Beginner Backpack to Knoll Lake (Payson Area) & Pizza Cookoff

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Beginner Backpack to Knoll Lake (Payson Area) & Pizza Cookoff

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Come meet my new dog Maximus and have a campfire pizza cook-off.
I recently got a new puppy and this will be his first trip.
I'll bring a big ass cast iron pizza pan with me. I did a proof of concept on my last trip and it worked great.

I would like each person to bring something that can go on the pizza or sides. We need someone to bring cheese, pizza sauce, toppings, dough, and desert. We can have multiple of each. If you don't want gluten bring gluten free crust.
The hike in is mostly uphill with about 1500 feet of gain, but we have all day and it's only 4 miles.

Overview:
Distance: 4 miles
AEG: 1,500
Difficulty: Beginner
Dogs: Yes
Kids: No
Water: At camp Saturday night.

Details:
Saturday, May 4th: 10 am we will start the hike.
Sunday, May 5th: 9:00 am ish we'll hike back out the way we came. I expect to be back at the TH by noon.
We'll stop for team lunch in Payson.

Disclaimer:
The planned hike is listed above, but the group's ability takes precedence. If I think someone may not make it for whatever reason (injury, out of shape, solar flares, etc...) I'll change the plan and do my best to tailor the trip to the groups wants and capabilities.
I will not leave you stranded in the middle of the trail as long as you follow directions.

Writeups/Maps/GPX:
https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=815

Directions to the Trailhead:
From Phoenix, take 87 North towards Payson.
From Payson, take 260 East.
Turn North (Left) on 290, the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery Turnoff.
Follow approx. 6 miles to Fish Hatchery and park in the lot just before entering Hatchery.

MUST:
- Water for the entire day (this means 4 Liters/Quarts for someone weighing 100 - 200 lbs, you weigh more, ring more water) and some way to treat/filter water.
- First aid kit.
- Backpack... duh.
- Sleeping bag, Tent, hammock.
- Clothing: I recommend one set of hiking and one set of sleeping clothes.
- Small dish towel. This comes in very handy.
- Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deo and quick dissolving toilet paper).
- Headlamp.
- Utensils for the food.
- Food: you must feed yourself.

OPTIONAL:
- Trekking poles.
- Stove. I have one that anyone can borrow if you want to cook something.
- I'm bringing a little fold out grill to cook on over the fire. You can bring another if you want.
- Tweezers (should be part of your first aid kit, but just in case it isn't).
- Entertainment... whatever floats your boat.
- Knives, bows and guns. If you do bring a gun, please keep it to yourself and out of sight. I say this just in case something goes missing.
- Camp shoes (flip flops or some other loose fitting light shoe). This will feel nice on your feet after an all day hike.
- Chair.

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