Wilderness Stewardship Program

Galiuro Wilderness Trail Restoration January 8 & 9, 2016 (Friday - Saturday)

Difficulty: intermediate Camping: Car camping

Mileage: Approx. 8 Total Mileage Time: Start 8:00am Friday Day 1: 4 miles Hike End 3:00pm Saturday Day 2: 4 miles

About Galiuro Wilderness

The Congress designated the Galiuro Wilderness in 1964 and it now has a total of 77,584 acres. This wilderness is managed by the Forest Service. The Galiuro Wilderness is bordered by the Redfield Canyon Wilderness to the south.

The precipitous, rocky, and brushy rise abruptly in block-like uplifts from the almost flat desert plains. Nineteen miles in length and six miles in width (on average), they are almost all designated Wilderness. Erosion has done its work here, creating many rugged cliffs with brightly colored rocks and exposed soils. Bisected by two main canyons, Redfield and Rattlesnake, the mountains support vegetation varying from semidesert grasslands through pinion, , , and brush to mixed conifers and even in the higher elevations. From about 4,000 feet, the ground rises to 7,671 feet on Bassett Peak.

You'll find no perennial streams, but riparian areas appear throughout the Wilderness. Several springs supply water almost year-round: Power's Garden, Mud Spring, Corral Spring, Juniper Spring, South Field Spring, Kielberg Dam, Walnut Spring, Cedar Spring, and Holdout Spring. The plentiful wildlife includes black bears, mountain lions, javelinas, , bighorn sheep, and , as well as many smaller mammals and birds. Near the summit of Bassett Peak you may come across the wreckage of a World War II B-24 bomber. The plane crashed there on a training run in January of 1943, killing all 11 men on board. A plaque mounted on one of the wings commemorates their final resting place.

Trip Description

Wilderness Stewardship Program

This Wild Stew event will be a 2 day, trail restoration project. This service project will start on Friday morning at 8 am and run through Saturday at 3 pm. If you can only make it for the one day Saturday that will be ok. We will be camping at the Deer Creek Trailhead and leaving from there each day. You will need to be prepared to hike approx. 4+ miles carrying a day pack and trail tools. All trail work will begin at the Deer Creek trail head, additional trail information will be given at the event.

Water will be available from containers if you need. All necessary tools and training will be provided. You must wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and eye protection to participate (Gloves will be available upon request). AWC will be providing dinner on Friday night.

As always, no recreational drug use will be allowed while participating.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED For Galiuro Wilderness, January 8-9, 2016 Questions? [email protected]

Itinerary

Friday, January 8th Approx. 4+ miles hiking

8:00 am Rendezvous Deer Creek Trailhead, directions below

8:15 am Briefing and Safety Talk

8:45 am Hike Trail work activities will be given at the event.

12:00 pm Lunch along the trail

3:30 pm Return to trail head

4:00 pm Arrive at camping area. Thanks for participating!

Saturday, January 9th Approx. 4+ miles hiking

8:00 am Breakfast and break camp

8:30 am Safety Talk

8:45 am Hike Trail work activities will be given at the event.

12:00 pm Lunch along the trail

2:30 pm Return to trail head

Wilderness Stewardship Program

3:00 pm Arrive at camping area. Thanks for participating!

Gear List

 Day Pack to carry supplies on day hike (water, food, camera, etc.)  Water — 4-6 liters/day.  Food — Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. AWC will provide dinner Friday night.  Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (NO SANDALS). Under our volunteer agreement with the Forest Service, you must wear closed-toe shoes or you will not be able to join us.  Appropriate clothing. Warm layers for the evening. See weather link below to plan appropriately.  Sun protection (sun screen, sunglasses, hat, etc.)  Camping equipment: sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent/shelter, flashlight (batteries), plate/bowl, utensils, toiletries/toothbrush, first aid kit, other?

Optional items  Camera/Binoculars  Hiking pole(s) or stick

Weather

As the event gets closer, please check the weather to ensure you are properly prepared. We will be camping at an elevation of 5,000ft. The weather forecast nearby: Galiuro Wilderness, 1/8-9/2016

Driving Directions

We will be meeting at the Deer Creek Trailhead. All roads are suitable for passenger cars.

From Globe - the junction of AZ-77 and AZ-70: 1. Continue SE on HWY 70 approx. 59.3 miles 2. Turn right (west) onto Klondyke Rd. continue approx. 24.7 miles 3. Turn Left (SW) onto Bonita Klondyke Rd. continue approx. 4.6 miles 4. Turn right onto Deer Creek Rd. continue approx. 6.7 miles to wilderness boundary and Trail head/camping area. There will be AWC signs. • All roads are dirt once you leave Hwy 70.

Wilderness Stewardship Program

REGISTRATION REQUIRED For Galiuro Wilderness, January 8-9, 2016 Questions? [email protected]

Trip Leader: Brian Stultz (775)340-9154 (cell)