New River Canyon - New Year's Day

Dec 20, 2008 01:56 AM #1

I'm going to be running New River Canyon on New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2009).

I've only been on the east end of FR41 and never ran the whole thing. I believe it's just an easy gravel road, but for some reason the books are rating it a little harder. We'll find out.

Meet at the McDonald's parking lot off I-17 and Carefree Highway behind the 4Sons Chevron. Departure time is 8:00am.

Following is the info I posted to the 4x4 Meetup Group about the run.

This trail passes over State Trust Land. Make sure your permit is current. Trail leaders are not responsible for you and will not be checking permits.

Hey all, let's get out and run a trail on New Year's Day. Moderately challenging trail with great scenery. It is known by a couple different names.

Forest Service Road 41 from exit 236 on I-17 (Table Mesa Road) to Forest Service Road 24 (Seven Springs and Camp Creek Road)

New River Canyon - Trail #39 on page 154 of the Charles Wells book.

Table Mesa Trail - Central #29 on page 417 of the Peter Massey book.

Estimated trail time is 4 hours from the books, but there are optional side trails FR37 FR17. We can also go on trail #28 Big Maggie May from the Massey book pending time and what the group wants to do.

Dec 20, 2008 02:04 AM #2

I'll let you know. Don't want the day off to go to waste ;)
Anyone wanting to ride along for the heck of it?

Dec 20, 2008 03:12 AM #3

For the rest of us that have RED BLOOD and are AMERICANS... there is a little bit of college football going on this day too...

didn't know if you were aware. }:)

Dec 20, 2008 03:28 AM #4

I Jeep. I don't watch fooseball on TV.

Dec 20, 2008 03:18 PM #5

Ill be on the road.

to VEGAS :)g)

Dec 20, 2008 04:03 PM #6

K7AZV wrote:I Jeep. I don't watch fooseball on TV.

Can you watch fooseball AND Jeep? ;)

Dec 21, 2008 05:21 AM #7

We would so love too, but when your boss buys you a day at the resort in precott you dont pass it up. We will be on the snow run though... Take some pics

Dec 31, 2008 05:51 PM #8

I know you are all excited about the snow run on Saturday, but here's a reminder that this one is still on for tomorrow.

Dec 31, 2008 06:27 PM #9

I added your run to the calendar. Anyone can feel free to clutter that up so there's always options no matter what your rolling or in to.

Still debating on the trip.
You may see a group of Nissans on that trail too.

Dec 31, 2008 09:03 PM #10

Football!

}:)

Jan 03, 2009 01:45 AM #11

Hooked up the XM and listened to Iowa win the Outback Bowl. We were home in time for the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl.

All Photos Here.

Jan 03, 2009 02:48 AM #12

NICE! Looks like a great run, buddy. Very "splashy". :)=)