Hiking For Hops & other Adventures

Clover Creek, a tributary of West Clear Creek, trickles through a pristine, green canyon on the Mogollon Rim. The route is a primitive path weaving back-and-forth across the shallow stream as it drifts through berry-laden brambles, willows and alders. When warmed by the sun (or trampled by the resident cattle) meadows of clover exhale an earthy-sweet perfume into the air, soothing the senses and attracting swarms of butterflies and honeybees.

When you get to the ruins of an old bridge/dam, veer left and follow the creek as far as you like.

To add physical challenge to this otherwise effortless hike, a campfire-stained cave tucked high into a canyon wall makes for a short but steep side trip. This densely-wooded, secluded area was recently selected for “wilderness rehabilitation”, which means several old access roads were blocked off to aid in the recovery of the riparian corridor.

After the hike we will re-hydrate and relax at: (of course) THAT BREWERY in Pine.
http://thatbrewery.com/in-pine/

DIFFICULTY: Moderate / Easy
TOTAL DISTANCE: 5 miles +/-
ELEVATION CHANGE: negligible
DURATION: 2.5 - 3 hours
STYLE: in-and-out
DOGS: OK
FACILITIES at Trailhead: NONE

THERE WILL BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:

Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :
33.66740324585077, -112.1195392469888

HOW TO FIND US:
7:00 a.m
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.

LEAVING CARPOOL at 7:10 a.m.

GETTING THERE: From CARPOOL:

GO NORTH on I-17 to General Crook exit,
GO EAST to SR-260
GO EAST to SR-87
TURN LEFT (NORTH) on SR87 to milepost 285
TURN LEFT onto Forest Road 142,

Drive 0.5 miles to an unmarked road on the RIGHT
Look for a sign that reads “no trailers, dead end”,

(do not take Forest Road 611)
STAY RIGHT!
Continue on the unmarked road for 0.6 miles to the trailhead marked by a brown metal cattle gate and a sign that reads “closed to all vehicles”. Go through (or around/under) the gate and follow the informal footpaths along the water.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2727+W+Agua+Fria+Fwy,+Phoenix,+AZ+85027/34.5076339,-111.363058/@34.5031646,-111.3667722,1703m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!4m13!1m10!1m1!1s0x872b6f405eb4bb39:0x6f82135ea6a84655!2m2!1d-112.1217991!2d33.6708106!3m4!1m2!1d-111.3733272!2d34.5060984!3s0x872c3a06710e4985:0xc5e28f72d039437f!1m0!3e0?entry=ttu

VERY IMPORTANT:
(we don't want to leave anyone behind):

RSVP:
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONE

If you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.

VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and it's polite.

Let's do a full moon kayak down the Salt River. Some of us have done this before and it was a blast! The water moves fast enough making this an easy paddle. There are a few class 1 rapids but these are nothing to be feared. It takes about 4 hours to complete this trip but we will stop along the way to have a beach party (current fire ban = no bonfire).

We will drop our kayaks and gear off at Water Users recreation area. This will require a shuttle service, so some people will take their vehicles to our destination at Phon D Sutton recreation area while the ones at Water Users carry the kayaks and gear down to the water. We need at least one driver to follow those to Phon D Sutton and return those shuttle drivers back to Water Users. Once everyone is back at Water Users, we will launch and the fun will begin.

Every vehicle parking at either Water Users or Phon D Sutton must have a Tonto Pass ($8). These can be purchased at most grocery and convenience stores.

What to bring:
kayak, PFD, light, lightweight collapsible chair, change of clothes (in case you get wet), hydration drink (water and/or electrolyte drink), adult beverage(s) of choice, food, good attitude

This will be another awesome H4H adventure so don't miss out, sign up and join us.