Turkey Creek/Rug Road Trip October 18/19 2003
AZLRO overnight event featuring camping at Turkey Creek located adjacent to the remote Aravaipa Wilderness and four wheeling including traveling up the infamous Rug Road. Trip led by Mike McDonald. Photos by Jon Christensen.
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The town of Klondyke, on the way to Turkey Creek
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Signs on the way to Turkey Creek
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A rock outcrop next to Turkey Creek
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Turkey Creek Cliff Dwelling. Not far from where we camped.
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Mike McDonald picked the best camping spot in the world.
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The fire roars as we drink beer and swap stories.
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Mike knows how to pack up a Rover.
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Our trucks pose on the dry creek bed as we depart in the morning for the rest of the journey.
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As we drive out of the canyon we have a final look
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A plant we encountered on the trail.
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Typical scenery we found along the trail.
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Cow bones litter the floor of an abandoned building at Parson's Grove.
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Long ago this must have ben delux accommodations for this part of the country.
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We puzzle over the purpose of some old mining equipment.
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An old building that had a great view from the side of a hill.
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Old mining equipment
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Old mining equipment found along the trail.
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Rob and Mike discuss our route.
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An old tree
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I had to park straddling a washout when someone ahead got stuck.
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Rob gets a rock tossed to him while helping to get Mike unstuck.
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Rob catches a ride on Mike's Discovery.
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The Rug Road. Old carpet covered a 2/3 mile stretch of steep, rocky hill climb.
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A nice canyon view from the Copper Creek road.
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trail map for turkey creek/rug road