| when? | Trip Report : May 28, 2011 |
| Trip Report : October 16, 2010 | |
| where? | Strawberry |
| the hike |
We will hike southward from the Deadman Tank trailhead an estimated 5.5 miles
to the East Verde River (turnaround point), 11 miles round trip.
Estimated 4400' start with 2500' at turnaround.
We pass famous Bill’s Tank on the way to the trailhead. Group size limited to available space in high clearance vehicles. Bring lots of water. |
| distance | 11 miles |
| EC | +-2800' elevation change |
| elevations | 4527' (Deadman Mesa) to 2524' (East Verde River) |
| rating | "B+" Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| time | 6-8 hours |
| on trail | 100% — Tonto National Forest Trails #17 and #11 as shown on the 2004 TNF map. |
| dogs? | no |
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather | Payson |
| meet | 6:30 AM in the parking lot of Wendy’s on the north side of Shea Blvd., about a block west of Highway 87 (Beeline). For those leaving their cars behind, please park in the back parking lot of Wendy’s. |
| drive | Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) SR87 to Strawberry, FR 708 west 4 miles, FR 591 southwest 5.5 miles to trailhead. |
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