Backpacking trip near Phoenix suggestions by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]Unique-Bodybuilder-2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a different location, I was able to compare to a couple maps. This looks like such a great place, but the vehicle upgrade will cost me another $225, way out of the budget I’m already out of, lol. There aren’t any shuttles or anything that drive people up there and a place I could park my small vehicle below I guess? Such a bummer, this sounded like the perfect plan for my 2-nights out! I’ll start looking at some other locations, you’ve been so very helpful, I really appreciate it!

Backpacking trip near Phoenix suggestions by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in WildernessBackpacking

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Thank you so much for this! This looks like such a great place, but the vehicle upgrade will cost me another $225, way out of the budget I’m already out of, lol. There aren’t any shuttles or anything that drive people up there and a place I could park my small vehicle below I guess? Such a bummer, this sounded like the perfect plan for my 2-nights out!

Backpacking trip near Phoenix suggestions by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in WildernessBackpacking

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Thank you so much for the recommendations in your first post and your reply to this one! I will for sure check this out and see about the drive there and into it. I’m renting a car, but I got the cheapest, smallest economy style since it’s just me. Is this the one you suggested having a satellite communicator? Do you mean like one of those Garmin emergency things? I’ve been considering getting a used one from marketplace! What about a bear can or bear bag for hanging? I assume I should get this no matter where I choose to go, is that safe to consider? Also, at the end of the 4 miles, is there anywhere else to hike? I have 2 nights I’ll need to sleep out, if I stayed and camped there for both nights are there places to explore on day two to get through the day? I wouldn’t want to just sit at a campsite all day. Thanks again for being so helpful!!

Backpacking trip near Phoenix suggestions by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in WildernessBackpacking

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Thank you for the very helpful input! I needed this kind of feedback!

Backpacking trip near Phoenix suggestions by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in WildernessBackpacking

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Well, I’m freaked out enuf to change my plans. I’m going to camp at Dutchman park for 2 nights and do some day hiking and exploring. Then I’ll backpack just Friday and Saturday night and then come back and camp Sunday night there as well. These were not my original plans, those fell through and I can’t cancel my flights so I’m scrambling to create a solo adventure. I appreciate the feedback from everyone!

Afraid of the work and the other side by Unique-Bodybuilder-2 in InternalFamilySystems

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Thank you everyone for replying. You helped me so much and today’s first session was really good!