Our new two week boondocking spot in Pinteop Lakeside, Arizona is nestled in pine trees with daily turkey spottings. Daytime temps are perfect in the 70’s even though we’re up around 7200′. After a day of chores (laundry, a...
West Fork Hike
Since Derek’s bike was incapacitated we hiked a different section of the Black River. This time we started out by Big Lake and hiked down to the West Fork and back up. The day started a little chilly but...
East Fork Greer Loop
None of the biking apps had much info on these trails, I don’t think many people ride here. So, we didn’t quite know what to expect. After an unexpected bike part blowup, we had to alter our planned route...
Carnero Lake and Greens Peak Exploring
From camp Derek did an exploratory ride out to Carnero Lake and Green’s Peak. It clocked in at 21.3 miles with 1932′ of climbing up to a high point of 10,132′. I headed across the highway to hike part...
Pole Knoll Trails – Greer, AZ
Our two week boondocking spot in Greer, Arizona is the highest campspot of the year for us. We’re way up in the White Mountains at 9300′! A lot of people probably don’t realize this part of Arizona exists. Our...
Mormon Lake Arizona Trail Rides
The Arizona Trail in the Mormon Lake area is a mixed bag. North from the Horse Lake Trailhead the trail was an annoyingly rocky double track. I don’t mean rock garden technical riding, just a solid trail of rocks....
Mormon Lake Hiking and Riding
Mormon Lake isn’t really a lake anymore. In fact I think it was last full In the 40s. It’s more of a marshy wetlands now, but still pretty against the backdrop of the San Francisco peaks. We spent a...
Arizona Trail to Grand Canyon Ride
On a stormy looking day we rode a section of the Arizona Trail to the north border of Grand Canyon National Park and back. This section passes through forest and across meadows repeatedly. There is at least one view...
Rainbow Rim Trail, Grand Canyon
Derek and I have wanted to ride this for awhile but the timing hasn’t worked. The highway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where the ride is located is closed mid October to around Mid May and...
Arizona Trail Kaibab North
Having gone south on the Arizona Trail on the Kaibab Plateau the other day, north seemed like the obvious choice for another day. This way the trail starts with a gentle climb up through the pine forest and turns...