Wilderness Stewardship Program
Kendrick Mountain Wilderness Wilderness Stewardship Performance Monitoring, Trail Restoration, Wilderness Education, & Exploration Monday, September 5 - 9 (Monday – Friday)
Difficulty: Beginner Camping: Car Camping
Mileage: 15+ miles Total Mileage Time: Start 2:00pm Monday End 12:00pm Friday
About Kendrick Mountain Wilderness
Kendrick Mountain Wilderness was established in 1984, with 6,510 acres. This wilderness encompasses Kendrick Peak, one of the highest peaks in the vast San Francisco volcanic field located on the Coconino Plateau in north-central Arizona. In 2000 the entire wilderness was involved in a large wildfire. Fire intensities ranged from light to very severe, with more intensely burned areas most evident on the west, north, and east slopes of the peak. Montane mixed conifer forests are present in the unburned and lightly burned areas. Natural recovery processes are occurring in more intensely burned areas, with aspens and other early seral species becoming established in those areas. Unstable volcanic soils have undergone severe erosion on the steeper slopes within burned areas, and will take many more years to stabilize.
Trip Description
Join AWC and Prescott College as we spend a week in the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness learning about wilderness management and restoration activities. This project is open for anyone to join us for any one or all of the 5 days. Work activities will begin at 8 am on Tuesday and Thursday morning, so if you are joining us for the day please arrive early so we don’t leave the base camp area without you. On Wednesday, a staff member from the Sierra Club will be presenting on the Grand Canyon National Monument campaign. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the efforts to protect one of the greatest natural landscapes in the world and how you can help make that happen. Some of the work activities will include: invasive weed surveys, eradication, trail maintenance, and cairn building. Lots of activities for all skill levels and physical abilities.
Wilderness Stewardship Program
We are reserving Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning for opportunities to explore and summit Kendrick Mountain.
All necessary training for will be given at the event. Camping will be at a dispersed backcountry site with water available from containers. AWC will provide a dinner on Wednesday and Thursday night, so let me know in advance if you plan on staying for dinner.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED For Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, September 5 – 9th Questions? [email protected]
Itinerary
Monday, September 5th
2:00 pm Rendezvous at base camp, directions below
Tuesday, September 6th 5+ miles day hiking
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Project briefing and Safety Talk Discuss options for the day
12:00 pm Lunch along the trail
4:00 pm Arrive at Base Camp – Done for the day.
Wednesday, September 7th
7:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Guest Speaker – GC National Monument
12:00 pm Lunch
5:00 pm Dinner – provided by AWC
Thursday, September 8th 5+ miles day hiking
7:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am Project briefing and Safety Talk Discuss options for the day
12:00 pm Lunch along the trail
Wilderness Stewardship Program
4:00 pm Arrive at Base Camp
5:30 pm Dinner provided by AWC
Friday, September 9th
7:30 am Breakfast & break down camp
8:00 am Project de-brief (closure)
12:00 pm Departure. Thanks for participating!!!
Gear List
Day Pack to carry supplies on day hike (water, food, camera, etc.) Water — 2-3 liters/day. Water can be refilled from jugs provided by AWC. Food — Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. AWC will provide dinner Wednesday & Thursday 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.) Car 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 around 8,300 ft. The weather forecast nearby: Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, 9/5-9/2016
Driving Directions
Directions to base camp coming from Prescott: Come north on 89 to the I-40. Take I-40 East towards Flagstaff. Take exit 178 (Parks Rd) and make a left off the exit. Continue to the T and make a left onto Old Route 66. Travel 1 mile to Spring Valley Road and make a right. Spring Valley Road is also known as 141. Continue north for several miles until it turns from pavement to dirt. Continue straight on the dirt for several miles. Spring Valley Road (141) makes a 90 degree turn to the west, but you DO NOT TURN. Instead continue straight on the dirt road that is now 144 for about 1 mile. Look for Forest Road 90 and make a
Wilderness Stewardship Program right. Continue down that road for approximately 3 miles until you are at the base of Kendrick Mountain and turn right onto Forest Road 128CG. The base camp is on the right side of 128CG.
Directions to base camp coming from Flagstaff: Head west on the I-40 towards Williams. Take exit 178 (Parks Rd) and make a right off the exit. Continue to the T and make a left onto Old Route 66. Travel 1 mile to Spring Valley Road and make a right. Spring Valley Road is also known as 141. Continue north for several miles until it turns from pavement to dirt. Continue straight on the dirt for several miles. Spring Valley Road (141) makes a 90 degree turn to the west, but you DO NOT TURN. Instead continue straight on the dirt road that is now 144 for about 1 mile. Look for Forest Road 90 and make a right. Continue down that road for approximately 3 miles until you are at the base of Kendrick Mountain and turn right onto Forest Road 128CG. The base camp is on the right side of 128CG.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED For Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, September 5 – 9th Questions? [email protected]
Trip Leader: Brian Stultz (775) 340-9154 (cell)