Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
Thanks Bob and Dana, that has been my experience also, wasn't sure about the rapid camping area though but sounds like they will just pull out there. Makes...
sierrapaige1 2006-02-22 09:49:07 #40124

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
Rocks and cord most of the time. You are really lucky if you find a place in GC where a full set of tent pegs will go in. It can get pretty windy at times...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:29:15 #40123

Re: Trail conditions?
Little or no snow recently so trails should be in pretty good shape. A heat wave is building for this weekend with temperatures in Phoenix expected to be in...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:25:50 #40122

Night hiking
I've done a lot of night hiking in the summer months to avoid the daytime heat (Hualapia Hilltop to just above village on three day weekends, corridor...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:23:35 #40121

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
If you can avoid taking tent stakes, you save yourself a few ounces of weight (and frustration!). Much of the ground throughout the GC is too hard to pound...
Dana Kaleta 2006-02-22 09:01:31 #40120

Re: Water along the Tonto
Jag, thanks for the info, how were the upper stretces as far as ice is concerned? I know this can change, just wondered how they were right...
sierrapaige1 2006-02-22 08:48:52 #40119

Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
Are tent stakes worthless at these spots? If so what do you use to stake your tent? Rocks?
sierrapaige1 2006-02-22 08:47:48 #40118

Trail conditions?
I am due out on Thursday and droping over the rim on the Grandview Friday. A 4 night solo jaunt. I assume from the dry season that the trails are ice free....
m_landman 2006-02-22 06:22:25 #40117

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