capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 7, 2015 The wife and I are looking to do our first backpacking trip! Just looking to do a hike in, spend the night and hike out deal. Any suggestions on trails? We are looking to go middle of this month. Preferably, not up in the high country for temp reasons. Let's hear it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Barnhart trail in the mazatzal is nice. Mother of a hike in because its all uphill, but real nice coming back down. Theres a nice camping spot under a big umbrella-ish juniper right where the Barnhart meets the mazatzal divide trail, a little ways down the divide trail. Its pretty high up there, it'll be cool, but not Falstaff cool. I think its about 8 miles to the intersection. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvanetten Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Reavis Ranch in the Superstitions is always nice. 6.5 miles from the south side. There's always water in the creek. Or for a shorter and a bit more easy of a hike you could go to Rogers Canyon Cliff Dwellings, 4 miles in. Also in the Superstitions. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Reavis Ranch in the Superstitions is always nice. 6.5 miles from the south side. There's always water in the creek. Or for a shorter and a bit more easy of a hike you could go to Rogers Canyon Cliff Dwellings, 4 miles in. Also in the Superstitions. Good call! I can't believe I forgot reavis. Thats also a great hike for an overnighter, better than Barnhart. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Beaver creek is a nice short one with water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Badger springs is a nice hike to water as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rancilio Report post Posted March 7, 2015 capo, if ya'll come down south the Hereford, we'll take you on a nice little trip up into the Huachucas. Just let me know when you are coming down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Cool! Thanks for the ideas. Think we are leaning towards the Superstitions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Beaver creek is a nice short one with water. Is this the Bell trail by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Yep, bell trail. I've muled it on foot and hoof. Limited room for tents but doable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted March 7, 2015 You can hike portions of the arizona trail. You can pick the terrain you want to be in 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted March 7, 2015 There's one that starts at Sheeps bridge, and goes into the mazatals, pretty easy hike and beautiful, can really get In there, and can camp on the verde if you want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpriest Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Ryder canyon in Grand Canyon would be good for a one night trip. You will need a permit from the park but it has pretty good fishing at the end! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted March 10, 2015 +1 Reavis. I was there last spring. I love it there Reavis Ranch in the Superstitions is always nice. 6.5 miles from the south side. There's always water in the creek. Or for a shorter and a bit more easy of a hike you could go to Rogers Canyon Cliff Dwellings, 4 miles in. Also in the Superstitions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted March 10, 2015 +1 Reavis. I was there last spring. I love it there Reavis Ranch in the Superstitions is always nice. 6.5 miles from the south side. There's always water in the creek. Or for a shorter and a bit more easy of a hike you could go to Rogers Canyon Cliff Dwellings, 4 miles in. Also in the Superstitions. We have decided on Reavis! Super pumped! Has anyone had any issues with bears back there?? I saw that there is an apple orchard back there and the first thing I thought of was bears, hahaha. Looks like a beautiful hike with some awesome looking camp spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
