Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Apache Lake Kayak/ Camp out
when April 6 - 10, 2026 Monday - Friday
Trip Report : Novembar 5 - 9, 2023
where Apache Lake at USFS Burnt Corral Campground
the Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes
Trailblazers annual spring campout paddle trip to Apache Lake. * Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes welcome. * Camping on lakeshore means no hauling boats, later alarm clocks, paddle sunsets, take a swim or throw in a line. Hiking day, Cornhole contest, Potluck and Campfires.
    Camping USFS Burnt Corral Campground -All campsites first come this year. Monday we will grab open sites to share near boat ramp cove shoreline. Hotel rooms at Apache Lake Resort and Roosevelt Lake.
    Day 1 Arrive Monday, set up camp. Some may wish to arrive on weekend. Sunset paddle 4 miles, campfire.
    Day 2 Paddle from campsite up the Salt River to Roosevelt Dam, stop along beach for lunch and return for 9 miles. Potluck and campfire tonight. Day 3 hike possibilities Reevis, Vineyard, Arizona Trail, Tonto National Monument nearby. Fishing, swimming, lounging, cornhole contest. Potluck and campfire tonight.
    Day 4 either: Drive to Crabtree Cove near marina paddling western end of Apache Lake to Horse Mesa Dam 9 miles or Paddle from campsite to Crabtree Cove about 10 miles,taking lunch break in a cove. Campfire tonight.
    Day 5 break camp. Anyone for enjoying lake or hiking before heading home?
    May adjust schedule due to weather or groups eagerness.

Required:
•  Life Jacket and whistle
•  At least 2 liters of water per day
•  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
•  Lunch and snacks
•  Camping gear
Recommended:
•  Rain poncho
•  Camera
•  Change of dry clothes
distance 9 - 10 miles daily
time 4-5 hours, depending on how many times we stop
EC no elevation change
elevation 2,000 feet
type What ever we decide for the day
starting/ ending at Burnt Corral Campground.
rating "C"     Rate yourself as a kayaker.
dogs allowed no
cost Share campground cost. National/senior passes accepted.
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Roosevelt
leader    You must email the leader to confirm. Mimi Tran is co-leader
meet Burnt Corral Campground Monday.
drive
•  Travel Apache Trail 88 to campground. Gravel at Tortilla Flats check road condition.

These roads to the campground are paved.
Travel Beeline Highway to 188 to 88 and South to campground.
Travel 60 through Globe to 188 to 88 and South to campground.
Restrooms and picnic tables nearby.

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