AZ > Mogollon Rim>Houston Brothers Cabin/Aspen Spring area Spring Hang 2016

**Randerson** · 02-22-2016, 00:50

Well it's official, looks like we have some interest in a Spring 2016 Hang.
Thanks to some info from Kamper Kurt regarding reserved status of our previously desired spot, we have a new location, thanks to some input from Clean.
dates will be April 29-May 1, with some possibly heading up Thursday April 28 to secure the spot. Here is a link to an area map, per Clean, check out the South Half map: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconi...telprdb5356224

Here is another look

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So far based on these dates I have the following planning to attend:
Randerson(2)
Clean(2)
Wolverine(1)
AZsteelman(1)

I know others have expressed interest so please add your name to the list.

This site does not have restrooms/water like the Fall 2015 location so plan accordingly.
I would suggest that each group bring 1-2 bundles of firewood.
Everyone feel free to weigh in, but I would suggest a potluck for either Friday or Saturday evening dinner.
I'll kick it off by putting my name on the list for some smoked pulled pork, and some other item to be determined.
Anyone with a good size camp,stove that is willing to drag it along, let us know.
Everyone dust off your Dutch ovens!
Look forward to seeing the list grow.

Ready, set, go!

**clean** · 02-22-2016, 10:32

Topic #1: Any interest in doing this as a backpacking trip rather than a car-camping trip?

Here is the Cabin Loop as a Caltopo map that I just happen to have handy. My son and I backpacked this a week or two before the hang last October. It's 17 miles and can be done as a one or two night trip. For the record, my son hopes this ends up being a lazy car-camping trip. Still, I thought I'd float the idea. I also might be willing to do a backpacking run on the weekend of 4/16-17 using scouting out the camp area as an excuse to go up there.

Topic #2: I just spoke with the ranger for the Mogollon District. He said the roads open around 4/1 to 4/15 but that 5/1 is possible. He said it depends on what happens with the snow in March. Y'all probably knew this already.

**Randerson** · 02-22-2016, 11:02

Originally Posted by clean

Topic #1: Any interest in doing this as a backpacking trip rather than a car-camping trip?

I am certainly game for either. My son will side with yours, haha!

Here is the Cabin Loop as a Caltopo map that I just happen to have handy. My son and I backpacked this a week or two before the hang last October. It's 17 miles and can be done as a one or two night trip. For the record, my son hopes this ends up being a lazy car-camping trip. Still, I thought I'd float the idea. I also might be willing to do a backpacking run on the weekend of 4/16-17 using scouting out the camp area as an excuse to go up there.

As far as as are considered run, count me in!

Topic #2: I just spoke with the ranger for the Mogollon District. He said the roads open around 4/1 to 4/15 but that 5/1 is possible. He said it depends on what happens with the snow in March. Y'all probably knew this already.

Good to know, never occurred to me that they physically closed those roads. If everyone is ok leaving the dates,we can play the odds and hope for normal road conditions by our trip dates?

**clean** · 02-22-2016, 11:08

I think the odds are good that the road will be open by then. I think we should keep the date.

Also by "run" I did not mean "run". I meant walk

**Randerson** · 02-22-2016, 11:39

I knew you meant walk, haha. And my auto correct changed recon to considered........

**arczeneb** · 02-22-2016, 13:58

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Still packed from SoCal this might work but what I know is this will be a 5 hour run depending how one would recommend the best back roads
if available and fairly decent conditions without spending to much time exploring (lost) on my way in. Would Clint Wells or Camp Verda be best
then finding rim road 300 to ??? Vehicle Pruis or Dodge caravan.
Your thoughts

**clean** · 02-22-2016, 15:02

Prius will be fine. It may take some creative driving around a puddle or two but it will work.

Here is a Google Map to the site. You can map it from wherever you want. I prefer to drive in from the north (HWY 87 > FR95 > FR95D > FR139G) or (HWY 87 > FR95 > FR139 > FR139G). I propose that we put a sign at the intersection of FR139 and FR139G guide people to the final campsite. I'll take responsibility for making the sign(s) as the date approaches.

**Randerson** · 02-22-2016, 15:06

Thanks Clean, my thoughts exactly, we can get it marked so easy to find spot and I have driven my Nissan Altima all over the place up there with no issues

**arczeneb** · 02-22-2016, 23:01

Ok let's see if I got this Lake Mary to Clint Wells turn left 87 to 95 turn right head south till I find camp here sign. Ok I'm in plus 1 and a half. Pulled pork need cole slew with a couple of bundles of wood and various sausages with baguette.
Plan is leaving Thursday morning camp somewhere in the area head out Friday morning unless someone is coming in on Thursday.
Anything I missed let me know.

**Randerson** · 02-23-2016, 12:52

Sounds right Pedro. If I get up there for a scouting trip I can confirm condition of road 95 for you. Otherwise you would continue down 87 to road 300 and in from the south. Anyone else with experience coming from North please chime in.