mkitchen
Explorer
I had originally planned to go with a group from this forum who were going to travel the Mojave rd and Death Valley. The trip went on but without me. My week off got shot down and all I was able to salvage was the Friday before Easter for time off. So a closer trip was planned to camp above the Burro Creek Crossing. this is not to be confused with the Burro Creek campground that is just off Highway 93 between Wickenburg and Wikieup. the crossing is further up Burro Creek and we were above that. We found a great spot that was about50 yards from the creek and complete with a fine little swimming hole. Needless to say, finding swimming holes in AZ that are not overrun are a bit on the difficult side. Oh well, on with the story:
Our start. Picking up some last minute parts from the parts store.
Gateway to the camp
Camp was on a small tabletop that was covered in cottonwoods and mesquite trees. Here we are just coming up on it.
A late camp. Dinner in the dark but with a grand sunset.
With a whole carload of kids, a swimming hole helps with the entertainment. We could hardly keep them out long enough to eat.
Of course we were able to get a little bit of exploring in as well. We went to the falls, which really weren't much of a falls, but more of an area of rapids when it water is running enough. This weekend it was not running enough. Still a great spot to climb around and explore.
Even for dogs
A few shots of the falls
And of course, yours truly;
We had a bit of time left for an additional side trip to check out another crossing that we had heard of. I didn't get the name of the creek we were heading to but it was a casual trip with some very nice views.
The crossing. The trail is on the left of the picture and then crosses the creek.
You really have to admire the tenacity of a cactus.
A really neat find. Here is an original county line marker between Mohave county and Yavapai county. Forgive me for not being specific on the location but it has lasted for 105 years without being molested and it should remain so.
So I didn't get to travel the Mojave road and Death Valley but at least we got to get out into the sticks. I should be able to get through till the next back country fix.
Mikey
Our start. Picking up some last minute parts from the parts store.
Gateway to the camp
Camp was on a small tabletop that was covered in cottonwoods and mesquite trees. Here we are just coming up on it.
A late camp. Dinner in the dark but with a grand sunset.
With a whole carload of kids, a swimming hole helps with the entertainment. We could hardly keep them out long enough to eat.
Of course we were able to get a little bit of exploring in as well. We went to the falls, which really weren't much of a falls, but more of an area of rapids when it water is running enough. This weekend it was not running enough. Still a great spot to climb around and explore.
Even for dogs
A few shots of the falls
And of course, yours truly;
We had a bit of time left for an additional side trip to check out another crossing that we had heard of. I didn't get the name of the creek we were heading to but it was a casual trip with some very nice views.
The crossing. The trail is on the left of the picture and then crosses the creek.
You really have to admire the tenacity of a cactus.
A really neat find. Here is an original county line marker between Mohave county and Yavapai county. Forgive me for not being specific on the location but it has lasted for 105 years without being molested and it should remain so.
So I didn't get to travel the Mojave road and Death Valley but at least we got to get out into the sticks. I should be able to get through till the next back country fix.
Mikey
