The plan was to get a well rounded trip together. Something for everyone. Some AZ wheeling, middle of nowhere, rarely traveled, mine camp relic explores, a simple vehicle camp with shade and water, and even a canyon with some narrows.
The camp we'd end up I had been to before, but from an easier route since I was driving solo and it was an anniversary trip. I knew there were other ways in but there's little information about the trails. The harder way from Devil's Canyon looked fun but I knew it was rarely traveled and could require lockers. There was an even harder way but the only info I had on it was that the road may not even be passable in certain sections. So we took Devil's in and decided to explore the harder way on day 2 since it was where the old topo maps said the most mine houses and tunnels were.
Maybe Bob can add more words to this thread. Summed up, our route in is pretty much the definition of an Arizona Jeep trail. There's a few tough sections, some good off camber tippy sections, cool geology, route finding and of course pinstriping from rare use. The goal was keeping our tires and radiators in-tact. We really worked over our suspensions and clear coats. Thanks to Noel for shooting some pics along the way.
Bob - '81 Jeep Cherokee
Jonathan - Toyota Tacoma
Michael - Nissan Xterra
Lots of gates
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