El Camino Del Diablo: (2/23-26/2006)
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DaktariEd
2005, 2006 Tech Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
BajaTaco said:
Great plan, Chris!
I thought that looked like a possibility as I was scanning my own maps.
A question, though. The map doesn't look right. It shows I-8 as only a single lane at Telegraph Pass, yet it actually is split, and each double lane winds through the mountains there, actually crossing over one another at one or two places.
It also shows the dirt road leading off directly from the highway, yet I don't recall any such roads that access interstate highways except at interchanges.
How are you planning to get there?
Ed
I may also join in on the fun!
The saved hotel budget could buy a pretty sweet sleeping pad!
The saved hotel budget could buy a pretty sweet sleeping pad!
BajaTaco
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Ed, I agree with what you said. I think we would probably have to exit at Wellton and backtrack towards the hills. We can just kind of play it by ear. Based on this though, we might need to skip the dinner in Yuma so we can use daylight to find a good campsite. What do you think?
Brian, the more the merrier. Did you decide if Oliver will be joining you?
Brian, the more the merrier. Did you decide if Oliver will be joining you?
Desertdude
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he can if he is in Tiger ( os10.4)
Oliver is still undecided.
I want to bring him but also want to play it safe and limit the number of potential liabilities in such a remote area. I would imagine that most of the stinging and biting critters are dormant this time of year but it sure would suck for him to stick his nose wher it don't belong and get hurt way out there.
Call me a paranoid parent but I
still have to think on it some more!
I want to bring him but also want to play it safe and limit the number of potential liabilities in such a remote area. I would imagine that most of the stinging and biting critters are dormant this time of year but it sure would suck for him to stick his nose wher it don't belong and get hurt way out there.
Call me a paranoid parent but I
still have to think on it some more!
DaktariEd
2005, 2006 Tech Course Champion: Expedition Trophy
OK, so last night I had insomnia and Google-Earth'd the possible route to the Thursday campsite...or at least close. The satellite images go "low res" just about at the Gila Mountains.
It looks like there are a lot of new dirt roads in the area that most certainly will not show up on the topos of the area.
Here's what I came up with as a possible simple route from Wellton exit almost out to the camp:
Exit I-8 at: 32 39’ 43.01” N, 114 08’ 32.61” W
S to: 32 37’ 12.32” N, 114 08’ 31.43” W
W to: 32 37’ 11.64” N, 114 12’ 37.68” W
N to: 32 37’ 44.49” N. 114 12’ 35.33” W
W to: 32 37’ 44.70” N, 114 13’ 39.40” W
N to: 32 38’ 04.31” N, 114 13’ 39.35” W
W to: 32 38’ 03.93” N, 114 16’ 29.27” W
S to: 32 37’ 37.77” N, 114 16’ 29.89” W
What do you think?
Should we rendezvous somewhere near there or will you be out early enough to set up a camp and we catch up? I'll be leaving Tucson around 1:30 - 2 PM...should be able to be there by around 5:30 PM.
Ed
It looks like there are a lot of new dirt roads in the area that most certainly will not show up on the topos of the area.
Here's what I came up with as a possible simple route from Wellton exit almost out to the camp:
Exit I-8 at: 32 39’ 43.01” N, 114 08’ 32.61” W
S to: 32 37’ 12.32” N, 114 08’ 31.43” W
W to: 32 37’ 11.64” N, 114 12’ 37.68” W
N to: 32 37’ 44.49” N. 114 12’ 35.33” W
W to: 32 37’ 44.70” N, 114 13’ 39.40” W
N to: 32 38’ 04.31” N, 114 13’ 39.35” W
W to: 32 38’ 03.93” N, 114 16’ 29.27” W
S to: 32 37’ 37.77” N, 114 16’ 29.89” W
What do you think?
Should we rendezvous somewhere near there or will you be out early enough to set up a camp and we catch up? I'll be leaving Tucson around 1:30 - 2 PM...should be able to be there by around 5:30 PM.
Ed
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