Fitpacking Itinerary, Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Thursday, March 27, 2008

Last Updated 2/10/2008

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Fly or drive into Phoenix. We will pick you up at the airport.

Check into Red Roof Inn, Tempe, AZ. 480-449-3205.

Equipment shakedown

Trip to REI for forgotten or last minute equipment

Distribution of trail mix

"Before" measurements and optional photos taken

Go out to dinner in town

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside. You'll also have an opportunity to take one last shower as this is your last stop in civilization for about a week.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

"Before" measurements and optional photos taken

Check out of Red Roof Inn

Shuttle van will take your spare bag(s) for safekeeping

Breakfast at a local restaurant (The Good Egg, Mesa)

Drive to Reavis Trailhead along the Apache Trail

Reavis Falls

Begin Hiking on Reavis Ranch Trail

Hike 6.4 Miles to Plow Saddle. Total to date: 6.4 miles

Camp at Plow Saddle (note: no water here)

Bailout: Reavis Trailhead

Monday, March 17, 2008

Hike 0.4 miles to Plow Saddle Springs (water here)

Hike 1.5 miles on Frog Tanks Trail back to Reavis Ranch Trail

Drop packs and day-hike about 3.0 miles round trip to Reavis Falls

Hike 2.0 miles to Reavis Ranch, Total to Date: 13.3 miles

Camp at Reavis Ranch

Bailout: Reavis Trailhead

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Hike 3.4 miles on Fireline Trail

Hike about 2.5 miles on the Pinto Peak Trail to unmarked campsite near Iron Trough Spring

Total to Date: 18.2 miles

Bailout: Upper Horrell Trailhead

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Hike 1.7 miles to West Pinto Trail

Hike 1.8 miles to Bull Basin Trail

Hike 2.5 miles to Sherry Spring, Total to date: 24.2 miles

Camp at Sherry Spring

Bailout: Miles Trailhead, FR287A

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Hike 2.0 miles to the Haunted Canyon Trail

Hike 3.0 miles to Grizzly Mountain, Total to Date: 29.2

Bailout: Miles Trailhead, FR287A

Friday, March 21, 2008

Hike 3.0 miles to FR287

Shuttle to Spring Creek Inn. Shuttle brings your extra bag(s).

Dinner at a restaurant in Roosevelt

"Midpoint" measurements and optional photos taken

Stay at Roosevelt Lake Golf Club / Spring Creek Inn. (928) 467-2888

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Trip to Phoenix, Catch up on calls, e-mails, restaurant food, hygiene, laundry.

Resupply Food, Batteries etc.

"Midpoint" measurements and optional photos taken

Stay at Roosevelt Lake Golf Club / Spring Creek Inn. (928) 467-2888

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Check out and leave extra gear with Shuttle

Shuttle to Peralta Trailhead

Hike 2.0 uphill miles on Bluff Spring Trail

Turn off trail, using only a map and compass

Saguarro Cactus

Hike 0.8 uphill miles to the Peralta Trail

Hike 0.7 uphill miles to the Fremont Saddle

Turn off trail again, using only a map and compass

Hike 0.7 miles to West Boulder Canyon Saddle, Total to Date: 33.4

Camp at West Boulder Canyon Saddle (dry)

Last water source: Bluff Spring

Bailout: Peralta Trailhead

Monday, March 24, 2008

Day Hike 2.1 miles to the summit of Superstition Mountain

Day Hike 2.1 miles back

Mileage Today: 4.2 miles. Total Mileage: 37.6 miles

Camp at West Boulder Canyon Saddle (dry)

Possible Bailout: Peralta Trail, 2.6 miles to Peralta Trailhead

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Hike 0.8 downhill miles to the Peralta Trail

Hike 4.3 miles on the Peralta Trail, Total Mileage: 42.7

Camp at Little Boulder Canyon

Possible Bailout: Peralta Trailhead

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Day Hike 4.3 miles on First Water Trail

End hike at First Water Trailhead

Shuttle to Fiesta Inn Resort, 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282. (480) 967-1441

"After" measurements and optional photos taken

Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Four Peaks Brewing Company

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Leave Fiesta Inn

"After" measurements and optional photos taken

Airport Drop