Well I'm in for camping a bit closer to the valley... Onix I think you were game at the same spot as last week right?

Here is two campsites along the lake, the first I'll have a couple pics up from in a bit, the second is alot bigger if needed (both close together).

Adressive 2wd trucks can get two and from the site... And there is tons of diversity in the trails.

Camp 1: 33 34.809, -111 29.386
Camp 2: 33 34.705, -111 29.289

Camp 1 has room for about 4 to 5 trucks, a great view and access to the lake too.

Camp 2 is alot bigger, more spread out... But about as good of a spot.

This is the area I'm game to camp at... Much farther north I'm probably out. I'll try and get some links and maps up shortly.

-MadManX

WGS84: 33.58015, -111.489767

TopoZone Map

Google Maps

Check the tread for last weekends camping (on 03-08-2008) for picks from the area and this campsite (creating the tread in a few minutes I swear Wally).

-MadManX

Sweet ......Cant wait wish it was friday already

Bren and I have been wanting to hookup with u guys, but the X needs work and we have not had time. of course, I am on shift Saturday, so can't make it up to your claim
We are planning on hooking up with y'all for the Triathalon. prolly just Saturday, but we are going to try and come camp Fri nite.
Hope to hookup with ya soon.

Well Sheila is probably only going to be there at niight, Saturday she has some "parties" to go to and will probably head out Sat morning and come back in the evening... Or not go at all... More to come on that one...

I think Adam started a thread for Camping at the Claim and me and Onix are jacking this thread for camping at the Lake.

-MadManX

We'll miss ya Ty and Bren. Hope to see ya soon. I need some more of that Kilt Lifter.

alright, those pics have me pretty sold. Saguaro Lake looks awesome. Since I'm moving to Denver, I'm sure I'll be in AZ plenty to go check out Sedona and everything else. For this road trip though, it looks like Saguaro Lake is ideal. When do you guys wanna head up there? Friday afternoon/evening?

I should be off work around noon local time on Friday and will be packed and ready. Onix should be ready and on his way somewhere around 5ish... Sheila I think will be doing at least Friday night and might have a friend come with and will be leaving at 4ish. Don't know if T-Ray is going, but he was supposed too. Karlover007 better go because he wanted to do a full moon run and this Friday is a full moon. That leaves Jeff still to decide (if he isn't on call).

In you're case, the Butcher Jones recreation area would probably be the best to meet at. And I know your truck will stick out as bad as mine does. So you should be easy to find.

Oh... If you go looking though that PhotoBucket link too... you'll find alot more pics of the lake and Sycamore creek... Which is only a few minutes up the road too. Camping isn't as good in my opinion though (lower Sycamre has alot of parting though so I'm told).

About what time do you think you'll be getting close to this area and I'll work with everyone here to iron out the details (hehe... I have all thier cell phone numbers)?

-MadManX

Not going camping, possible for wheeling out there Firday PM with ya'll. I'm headed up to Wickenburg Saturday morning thru Sunday.

I want to go. Only problem is that I work Saturday. Days off for my new job are Sun and Mon. I can probably come out Sat night. I could leave work at 4:30 or 5 and have everything ready to go in the garage. Then however long it takes to get from Chandler to wherever the camping is. Somebody might have to find me when I get there...

I'm in Las Cruces, NM now. If I stay in Gila NF (NM) tomorrow night, I'll be in the PHX area around 2 on Friday afternoon.

Hello creek i will meet up with you guys later after 5:00 on friday Madman will see ya fist as he said something about getting off at noon so be safe and see you soon .
Happy trails
Onix

i second that...

Which cove will you all be at? MadMan, the one I was at last week? I can't camp but maybe I'll stop by friday night to say hello!

get with tim i think he is gonna come out for the night and then head back into town he is not camping eather but is gonna come out to play

Funny, the hillclimb doesn't look so steep there.. (left side)

Not gonna make it to play. Needed to move some appointments since I am gone all weekend in Wickenburg.

You all have a blast.

Bummer well you and your family tim have a great easter

Thanks, you too brotha! Enjoy a couple of those burritos for me...

i have one coolier with breakfast buros ,and beef buros and chicken emmmm emmmm good .and the truck is loaded and ready to go :p

we will have fun for sure ,

Ok... Creek is in Silver City NM right now and has about another 5 hours in... Should be landing in town arrond 3 as it stands.

I don't know yet if he is comming though Safford to Globe or thourgh Tucson north (drive times are the same on the map). So we might have an in town meeting.

I think I have cell numbers to everyone but Dan that intended on going out tonight... So If I don't post an update I'll text everyone with an update.

WE NEED FIREWOOD... Very little is near the lake if any. I bought a box of logs (says they last 4 hours each)... But they won't make much flames for the marshmellows... So if everyone can bring a little with it will help out alot

-MadManX

Well Creek is in Tucson now making good time... Another 2 hours or so he should be here.

I will be meeting up with him at Costco on Eliot and Priest in Tempe to gas up.

He should be messaging me when he gets to Casa Grande so I can leave from work and meet him. I'll post up when I run for the door.

Depending on how worn out he is from his drive... We might head straight for the lake and meet everyone out there...

Wally... Can you arange a second meetup for everyone else and text me about when you plan to be at the green gate at Butcher Jones?

-MadManX