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Reply #140 on: March 17, 2017, 07:45:32 AM
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R2R2R runners posted this pic on the north rim on March 16th.
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #141 on: March 17, 2017, 09:44:22 AM
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Gimmearaise
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« Reply #141 on: March 17, 2017, 09:44:22 AM » |
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R2R2R runners posted this pic on the north rim on March 16th.
Well at least the fly's wont bother you. Plenty of snow last year, but man, not this much. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #142 on: March 17, 2017, 05:15:00 PM
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I'm 300 first timer on the fence still. Trying to arrange transport from Flagstaff. What condition is the final stretch of road to the start? Is it ok for a passenger car?
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #143 on: March 17, 2017, 07:42:29 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #143 on: March 17, 2017, 07:42:29 PM » |
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I'm 300 first timer on the fence still. Trying to arrange transport from Flagstaff. What condition is the final stretch of road to the start? Is it ok for a passenger car?
The last half mile is a bit bumpy. Otherwise it's all good. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #144 on: March 17, 2017, 08:47:54 PM
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« Reply #144 on: March 17, 2017, 08:47:54 PM » |
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The last half mile is a bit bumpy. Otherwise it's all good.
Ok Thanks! Looked closer at the sat images, it's paved all the way on HW 83 and then dirt to the trailhead, bumpy half mile is no biggie |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #145 on: March 19, 2017, 11:01:36 AM
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xcracer
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« Reply #145 on: March 19, 2017, 11:01:36 AM » |
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Just a FYI the spigot at palisades on mt.lemmon is broken, and the ranger has no time frame for when it will be fixed!
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #146 on: March 19, 2017, 01:48:02 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #146 on: March 19, 2017, 01:48:02 PM » |
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Just a FYI the spigot at palisades on mt.lemmon is broken, and the ranger has no time frame for when it will be fixed!
Bathroom behind the Summerhaven visitor center might be the next best free source. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #147 on: March 19, 2017, 01:59:28 PM
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Gimmearaise
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« Reply #147 on: March 19, 2017, 01:59:28 PM » |
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Bathroom behind the Summerhaven visitor center might be the next best free source.
Nice warm up too, if you are cold  |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #148 on: March 19, 2017, 02:18:03 PM
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xcracer
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« Reply #148 on: March 19, 2017, 02:18:03 PM » |
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Are those bathrooms open 24hrs?
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #149 on: March 19, 2017, 02:23:20 PM
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Gimmearaise
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« Reply #149 on: March 19, 2017, 02:23:20 PM » |
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Are those bathrooms open 24hrs?
I believe so, I was up there before everything was open back in 2014. I remember being absolutely freezing cold... it was a nice place to warm up. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #150 on: March 19, 2017, 04:30:20 PM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #150 on: March 19, 2017, 04:30:20 PM » |
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How far off route is it to drop into Summerhaven? The spigot at the top was always a nice mental check point before starting on Oracle. Might get fixed in time.
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #151 on: March 19, 2017, 04:40:48 PM
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xcracer
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« Reply #151 on: March 19, 2017, 04:40:48 PM » |
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Maybe a mile round trip? Not too bad except it's a climb back out of summerhaven to the fire station
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #152 on: March 19, 2017, 06:11:50 PM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #152 on: March 19, 2017, 06:11:50 PM » |
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Maybe a mile round trip? Not too bad except it's a climb back out of summerhaven to the fire station
Thanks. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #153 on: March 19, 2017, 10:09:37 PM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #153 on: March 19, 2017, 10:09:37 PM » |
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Assuming I make it to the state line at the end of it all, what is the best way to get back to Tucson?
Or can someone point me in the direction of the thread from years past that may have info on this.
Thanks!
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #154 on: March 20, 2017, 03:37:07 PM
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Snowbd2u
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« Reply #154 on: March 20, 2017, 03:37:07 PM » |
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Ok, my buddy had some unexpected things come up and won't be back in Tuscon to give three of us a lift to the start. Checked with Home Grown and they are full, any other shuttles out there? I found one to Sierra Vista, does anyone know what sort of ride that is from there? Any help would be appreciated.
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #155 on: March 20, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
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Ron Thomson
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« Reply #155 on: March 20, 2017, 05:06:35 PM » |
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Ok, my buddy had some unexpected things come up and won't be back in Tuscon to give three of us a lift to the start. Checked with Home Grown and they are full, any other shuttles out there? I found one to Sierra Vista, does anyone know what sort of ride that is from there? Any help would be appreciated.
I'm flying into Tucson Wednesday, renting a car at the airport and driving to a motel in Sierra Vista to assemble bike. It's then a 30 mile ride to the start of the 750 which is a nice shake down distance. |
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Topic Name: AZT 750/300 2017 Planning Thread
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Reply #156 on: March 20, 2017, 05:48:18 PM
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Snowbd2u
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« Reply #156 on: March 20, 2017, 05:48:18 PM » |
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Ron, I was just talking with my buddy. We were thinking the same thing. Calling on the shuttle tomorrow. Looks to be a straightforward ride from SV.
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Reply #157 on: March 20, 2017, 08:38:13 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #157 on: March 20, 2017, 08:38:13 PM » |
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Assuming I make it to the state line at the end of it all, what is the best way to get back to Tucson?
Or can someone point me in the direction of the thread from years past that may have info on this.
Thanks!
Options, head north to the Wave trail head, this is a popular spot that people have to get permits to hike into. Super scenic the Wave attracts lots of outdoorsy types who have in the past given rides to AZT bikepackers. Or head south on dirt to the main highway heading east to Lee's Ferry. Assuming the north rim is still closed, before May 15, very lite traffic. Several resorts for food and then one could ride/hitchbike back to Flagstaff. Tim |
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Reply #158 on: March 21, 2017, 05:59:54 AM
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« Reply #158 on: March 21, 2017, 05:59:54 AM » |
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Assuming I make it to the state line at the end of it all, what is the best way to get back to Tucson?
Or can someone point me in the direction of the thread from years past that may have info on this.
Thanks!
I heard Rhino's grandma runs a rickshaw service from the state line to Page. If she's not there when you arrive, just wait around a couple hours... |
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Reply #159 on: March 21, 2017, 08:46:14 AM
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Adam Alphabet
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« Reply #159 on: March 21, 2017, 08:46:14 AM » |
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Options, head north to the Wave trail head, this is a popular spot that people have to get permits to hike into. Super scenic the Wave attracts lots of outdoorsy types who have in the past given rides to AZT bikepackers. Or head south on dirt to the main highway heading east to Lee's Ferry. Assuming the north rim is still closed, before May 15, very lite traffic. Several resorts for food and then one could ride/hitchbike back to Flagstaff.
Tim
Thanks Tim, I'll take those options into consideration. Lot's of logistics to and from this ride... I heard Rhino's grandma runs a rickshaw service from the state line to Page. If she's not there when you arrive, just wait around a couple hours...
Whoa! problem solved! Thanks for that Brian. Do you have to wait in a certain spot like under a special magic cactus or is it pretty self explanatory? |
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