Log Corral Run on 9/6 - Page 2

111db · 08-26-2008, 06:39 AM

I'm heading out of town for the long weekend, will be around 9/6.

westy44runner · 08-26-2008, 08:11 AM

I am out of town this weekend and will not be available on 9/6, but dont wait for me to run any of these trails. I will get out soon with everyone

BLKNBLU · 08-26-2008, 08:19 AM

I'd like to be out of town this w/e but I don't have a solid plan yet. If something doesn't firm up by say Thursday, I'd be up for anything you think you could drag me through. I can do Sat or Sun with Sun being the better of the 2.

kent · 08-26-2008, 09:29 AM

9/6 would work for me as well. My vote for the trail to run is LC to Sunflower.

BLKNBLU · 08-26-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kent

My vote for the trail to run is LC to Sunflower.

Yeah, I like that idea as well.

**Elvota** · 08-26-2008, 09:57 AM

Let's plan this run for 9/6 then. I'll update the first thread with the date.

LC to Sunflower is an interesting run but not super exciting. There is an amazing canyon on the way that is much bigger than expected, but the level of technical driving is low. Doing Sunflower after would make for a nice long day of trail however.

I am open to all the options I listed, so we can just figure it out as we go along.

BLKNBLU · 08-26-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvota

Let's plan this run for 9/6 then. I'll update the first thread with the date.

I am open to all the options I listed, so we can just figure it out as we go along.

Cool. Now I still need something to do this w/e.

AZ4ME · 08-26-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvota

Ooops... yes, 9/6 is what I was thinking.

But, if you guys want to try it this weekend instead, I'd be in.

Saturday or Sunday?

Anyone want to run Rocker Panel after or one of the other options I listed?

My comment was to plan the Log Corral run on 9/6, and since you said you were free this coming Labor Day weekend also (if you still are), and I don't have much going on, if you wanted to get out and run something this weekend too, I would be available. I think that is what Mike was referring to also. After the Log Corral run, I'll probably need to take a hiatus for a bit. Gotta get out now as much as possible.

westy44runner · 08-26-2008, 12:03 PM

Elvota - I was looking at maps and thinking about how to incorporate Log Corral, Rocker Panel and that trail from the top of the pass, above Rocker Panel that drops into that basin...

You could run Log Corral, starting at the Verde, cross river, down Log Corral until you hit Sycamore, then go right - down Sycamore until you hit the turnoff out of Sycamore and go up Rocker Panel to the top of the pass then take the turnoff toward the water hole basin area...if that makes sense.

That trail to the water hole area was really cool I thought, and relatively untraveled too.

**Elvota** · 08-26-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ4ME

My comment was to plan the Log Corral run on 9/6, and since you said you were free this coming Labor Day weekend also (if you still are), and I don't have much going on, if you wanted to get out and run something this weekend too, I would be available. I think that is what Mike was referring to also.

I am not sure about this weekend. I'd actually like to get out and do more of an "EXPO" type trip. A few days with some camping. Hit the Rim with the dog, some hiking... maybe end up coming back through Prescott and running DeSoto or what have you.

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Originally Posted by westy44runner

You could run Log Corral, starting at the Verde, cross river, down Log Corral until you hit Sycamore, then go right - down Sycamore until you hit the turnoff out of Sycamore and go up Rocker Panel to the top of the pass then take the turnoff toward the water hole basin area...if that makes sense.

That would be a great idea. Wonder how deep the Verde is right now? Actually, I wonder if the lake level effects the access road at all... especially that one off camber pinch point.

I am concerned about the last trail to the tank though. With the rain, my guess is that the tank will be full once more. I drug Schaefer, Mike and Brian (among others) to that tank the other month with hope of finding a way around. The end result was not as smooth as Google Earth implied it might be.

BLKNBLU · 08-26-2008, 01:16 PM

Oh yeah. I forgot about "but it went through on GoogleEarth".

westy44runner · 08-26-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvota

I am not sure about this weekend. I'd actually like to get out and do more of an "EXPO" type trip. A few days with some camping. Hit the Rim with the dog, some hiking... maybe end up coming back through Prescott and running DeSoto or what have you.

That would be a great idea. Wonder how deep the Verde is right now? Actually, I wonder if the lake level effects the access road at all... especially that one off camber pinch point.

I am concerned about the last trail to the tank though. With the rain, my guess is that the tank will be full once more. I drug Schaefer, Mike and Brian (among others) to that tank the other month with hope of finding a way around. The end result was not as smooth as Google Earth implied it might be.

I am unsure how the lake level would affect the trail...I have not been there when the lake is really full. Crossing the river will not be a problem right now.

The Verde is flowing under 100 CFS right now and wont change much even with the rain because of the dam at Bartlett.

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/uv...cd=00065,00060

You are right, I bet the tank is full, but only one way to find that out

If the tank is passable, then you can meander back toward the Verde (assuming its not bird breeding season!!) or out toward Lower Sycamore...just not north to that 'black jungle' place.

Another thing to keep in mind is Sycamore Creek, that could pose the greatest challenge of the day. Be sure to wade it first.

I still think there is some way to connect that tank area to Log Corral...we just need to explore a bit more!

AZ4ME · 09-02-2008, 02:31 PM

So what's the dealio? We meeting Sat morning at 7:30AM and then taking off at 8:00AM? Is that the plan?

**Elvota** · 09-02-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ4ME

So what's the dealio? We meeting Sat morning at 7:30AM and then taking off at 8:00AM? Is that the plan?

Yes... and maybe.

I think 7:30 at the Shea and HWY 87 Arby's would be fine.

I broke my front PS spring last weekend and have a new pair on order. My guess is they will be here in time to be installed for the run, but won't know for sure until later in the week.

AZ4ME · 09-02-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvota

Yes... and maybe.

I think 7:30 at the Shea and HWY 87 Arby's would be fine.

I broke my front PS spring last weekend and have a new pair on order. My guess is they will be here in time to be installed for the run, but won't know for sure until later in the week.

Doing a bunch of jumps at the dunes?

111db · 09-03-2008, 09:00 PM

Anybody up for camping somewhere saturday night?

sschaefer3 · 09-03-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

Anybody up for camping somewhere saturday night?

I can't leave the Tundra that long, but the rest of you don't have a 2nd truck to babysit.

sschaefer3 · 09-03-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvota

I broke my front PS spring last weekend and have a new pair on order. My guess is they will be here in time to be installed for the run, but won't know for sure until later in the week.

3 tracking numbers all due in on 9-4-08. You should be good to go.

**Elvota** · 09-03-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

Anybody up for camping somewhere saturday night?

I wouldn't say I am opposed to camping.... but would have to do more than Log Corral to make sense of the day. I figure LC will be done around 2:00 (probably earlier with a small group and no issues).

Has the group decided exactly what option we are all looking to do? Just run LC... or loop up to Sunflower, or other?

If just out and back on LC, maybe those that wish to camp could head across to the 4-Peaks area or perhaps there is another trail for an afternoon run that could lead to camping.

08-26-2008, 06:39 AM	#26 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	I'm heading out of town for the long weekend, will be around 9/6. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

08-26-2008, 08:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 884	I am out of town this weekend and will not be available on 9/6, but dont wait for me to run any of these trails. I will get out soon with everyone __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

08-26-2008, 08:19 AM	#28 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,230	I'd like to be out of town this w/e but I don't have a solid plan yet. If something doesn't firm up by say Thursday, I'd be up for anything you think you could drag me through. I can do Sat or Sun with Sun being the better of the 2. __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright

08-26-2008, 09:57 AM	#31 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Let's plan this run for 9/6 then. I'll update the first thread with the date. LC to Sunflower is an interesting run but not super exciting. There is an amazing canyon on the way that is much bigger than expected, but the level of technical driving is low. Doing Sunflower after would make for a nice long day of trail however. I am open to all the options I listed, so we can just figure it out as we go along. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

08-26-2008, 12:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 884	Elvota - I was looking at maps and thinking about how to incorporate Log Corral, Rocker Panel and that trail from the top of the pass, above Rocker Panel that drops into that basin... You could run Log Corral, starting at the Verde, cross river, down Log Corral until you hit Sycamore, then go right - down Sycamore until you hit the turnoff out of Sycamore and go up Rocker Panel to the top of the pass then take the turnoff toward the water hole basin area...if that makes sense. That trail to the water hole area was really cool I thought, and relatively untraveled too. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

08-26-2008, 09:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
kent Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 50	9/6 would work for me as well. My vote for the trail to run is LC to Sunflower.

08-26-2008, 01:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,230	Oh yeah. I forgot about "but it went through on GoogleEarth". __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright

09-02-2008, 02:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
AZ4ME Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: PHX Posts: 441	So what's the dealio? We meeting Sat morning at 7:30AM and then taking off at 8:00AM? Is that the plan? __________________ -Brian '88 4Runner '00 4Runner

09-03-2008, 09:00 PM	#41 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Anybody up for camping somewhere saturday night? __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**