4x4 day trip: Jan 2

My cousin and I are reserving that Thursday to explore some backcountry, save the date if you're interested in a chill 4x4 run. We'll either check out an area south of Superior or an area near Gisela, both about an hour from the east valley.

South of Superior- This is the Battleaxe Rd/Walnut Canyon area, a nice desert area with a few natural points of interest.

Gisela Area- This is a medium elevation area with... who knows, it looks like a nice area on the map I've never been.

My thought going forward is that Gisela would be cool if there were a recent snow at that time. Otherwise, south of Superior might be the first choice. If anyone else wants to go they can help decide. I have both areas mapped out, etc. Either way, it'll be a good excuse to drive on dirt and enjoy some AZ.

EDIT: This trip is for the Gisela area...
Meet: The Circle K on Shea off the Beeline (87)
When: ~8:15am, we'll leave NLT 8:30

Call or text if you're running late or have questions: 623-7O3-393two

 

ill go! i know that whole area of superior pretty well

 

Sounds good, will check back on log to get updated. Never been to that part of AZ.

 

I'll hopefully make this if I'm not hunting..

 

Hunting what? I got drawn for May turkey... never hunted turkey, should be fun.

CoDawwg, sounds good.

Milota, you have 4x4?

 

Probably just dove. The season closes the 4th so I've gotta get in as much as I can

 

I used to live in Payson and Gisela is just down the mtn, don't expect much if any snow in Gisela.

 

yea i got 4x4

 

Yeah... just using Gisela as a reference point because there's nothing really out there. More specifically I'm talking about FR 1387/894 south of Gisela going east up into the mountains. Could be a little snow if there is a recent storm, but not counting on it.

Milota, good to know... Battleaxe might not be as big a deal(?) but Gisela area trip is very rugged and very remote.

 

I'm up for whatever and going for sure!

 

Count me as a strong maybe.

Ryan

 

Some information on the Battleaxe/Walnut area, and some more. Moderately easy low stress trip in a fairly popular area.

There is no real info on the Gisela-area trail. It's not an established 4x4 trail by any means, and some of it is a very remote and rugged area with unknown conditions and access. We have to cross private property, but that shouldn't be a problem. I have it routed in the 2700-5000' range. This is an exploration/recon to see what's there possibly face adversity.

Plenty of time to finalize plans.

 

i been on this trail before a while back I'm excited!

 

I might be in.

 

We'll need to decide on a destination and meet up location.

A) South of Superior, or B) near Gisela?

Figured anyone planning on going can chime in, but I can make the executive decision if nobody cares.

 

my vote is superior

 

I've got a slight preference for Gisela. Someplace new.

 

I'm up for anything as long as my ass isn't on the couch!

 

Let's go ahead and run Gisela then! Tonto Creek is nice and low right now and Battleaxe might be better during the spring bloom anyway.

I contacted the landowner and got a combination for a gate to a certain area. The weather for Thursday in the AO looks to be low-to-mid 60s and clear. This won't be as "casual" as Battleaxe, so come prepared... this is exploratory into remote 4x4 country, be ready for anything. Expect a long day.

Meet: The Circle K on Shea off the Beeline (87)
When: ~8:15am, we'll leave NLT 8:30

Call or text if you're running late or have questions: 623-7O3-393two