westy44runner

Hackberry Creek/Powerline Trail, AZ

When Saturday, October 13 - 8:30AM

Where: Meet @ Los Hermanos Restaurant/Rest Stop in Superior, AZ - located on the southern side of the US 60 highway. I will be in a tan Toyota flatbed pickup. We will leave the rest stop at 9AM

To reach this area, travel EAST on HWY 60 through Mesa, past Apache Junction and continue on into the small town of Superior (map below)

What to expect :

Difficulty - This trail is a moderately challenging trail with some optional more difficult routes/obstacles. The trail consists of some steep and loose hill climbs/decents, combined with ledges and good sized rocks to negotiate. Updated: Expect some brush through the wash section too.

Minimum vehicle requirements: 4x4, 31" tires (minimum - sliders HIGHLY recommended if under 33" tires), Rear locker, spare tire, solid tow points front and rear.

Suggested vehicle recommendations: Sliders, 2" lift or more...

Est. Length: All Day - Bring a lunch and beverages.

The Hackberry Creek/Powerline trail system is located east of Superior, AZ. It is a scenic area, with lots of interesting geological formations. We will also make a side trip to the Devils Canyon area. This is a large, deep canyon. Great photo opportunity, lots to see. Dont forget the camera...

Map to meeting area:

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...num=1&ct=image

Trail Photos from previous runs -


Devils Canyon -

Henrythewound

Wow, that looks awesome

Elvota

You know I am in... with a strong vote for the side trip to Devil's Canyon.

wormhole

I'm looking forward to the novel.

toy_tek

I've got this one on the calendar.

BLKNBLU

iTrader: (1)

Dang. I'll be in the Grand Canyon for this one. And this is one I was sorry to miss last year. Oh well, next time.

westy44runner

I plan to take everyone over to the Devils Canyon area. That will probably be our lunch stop - not alot of shade but a month from now the weather should be much more forgiving.

As for those who cannot make this trip - Tim and Mike - we will plan another trip for Hackberry come beginning of '08.

yjzonie

I'll try and make this one. It's been about five years ,since the last run I made out there.

wormhole

I'll be riding along for this one.

If I understand correctly I'll be riding with Steve S. in the buggy?

chinitowest

My brother and I are gonna tag along to see what you guys are all about. I'll be taking my White 85 X Cab and he'll be in his White/Gold 85 Runner so keep an eye out for us at Los Hermanos!!

westy44runner

The run is still scheduled for next Saturday. Alittle update however, it is likely I will be leading the run from another vehicle - my truck blew the head gasket a couple weeks ago and I do not believe it will be ready in time for Saturday.

Chinito - come on out, we will look for you at Hermanos.

AZ4ME

iTrader: (1)

FJ Cruiser?

westy44runner

haha yeah I wish. I have no doubt the FJ could probably complete the entire trail w/ the locker + a-trac, but at the cost of front & rear mangled bumpers and some bashed up rocker panels. The street tires they come with are worthless too...those rocks would slice the sidewalls like butter.

Are you bringing out the new ride??

AZ4ME

iTrader: (1)

Yes. It will be good to be back on the trail. It won't win any show-n-shines, but it should do pretty good where it counts.

westy44runner

Awesome, thats all that matters. Sounds like it will get along better with the rocks then They are friendlier to the less appealing

SOAZtim

take some good pics. I cant make it. Got a desert race in El Gulfo Mex this weekend.

wormhole

Is there going to be a good place for me to park my vehicle and leave it? I'll be passenger for this run and probable the next few.

westy44runner

Yes, there is a large parking lot/rest stop that is adjacent to Los Hermanos. It will make a safe place to park a vehicle.

wormhole

I decided to opt. out of this run. I fiqured that the money I would spend on food/lodging/gas would be better put towards getting my locker installed . Just post up how the run went.