Flagstaff area distance hiking/camping

Last June I posted a hike that I didn't have much confidence in gaining a turnout for. A bit on the extreme side. Low and behold, 7 of us set out on a lengthy journey that day for a memorable adventure. Well, maybe one day I'll have to post something similar... So for my birthday, I'm proud to present Annual Flagstaff Extreme Pt II.

Similar yet different from last year. The road in to Locket Meadow has been shut down for multiple years now & will not be reopening this season. So be it, 3 miles on a dirt road (guaranteed no vehicles) with great views & 900 ft of gain. Yes Locket Meadow is partially burned but still shows beauty further in. Then onto amazing Inner Basin and up to Snowslide Spring.

Distance: 15 miles out n back
Start: 7,664 ft.
Spring: 11k ft.
AEG: 3,500 ft.

Carpool: Target I-17 & 101 on side toward 7-11 gas station just W of 27th Ave. You'll see us or we'll find you. :)

Regardless of if that outing is too much or not enough, I've got you. 😃Skip that day or add to that day, your choice. For those that leave, the return time is based on you. For those that stay, we can camp that night and party a bit. Am eyeing a couple camping spots. On Sunday we will hit the AZT #34 SF Peaks for another 15 mile trek. Will "only" have about 2k AEG for that one. This is NOT a backpacking trip. You can join Sat nt to hang & take on the "easier" hike on Sunday. Or the ambitious can tackle a full 30 miles in 2 days.😎 Will fill in more deets soon.