Club Ranch
35.3 mi7,291 ft
6,804 ft
2,369 ft
Attempt to do a looping hike including Willow Springs, Deadman, and Davenport Wash trails. Bailed down Davenport instead of completing the loop.
Photos
Cloudy skies over Barnhardt
Pleasant section of Barnhardt Trail
Start of Sandy Saddle Trail
Dry dirt at Castersen Seep
A tough, overgrown climb up to Sandy Saddle
Almost to the saddle
Sunset colors on Mazatzal Peak
Small clearing at Sandy Saddle
Low light while hopping through the wash
Rocky ridge to climb, so close yet so far
Mazatzal Peak from the ridge
Looking down over the northern Mazatzals
Rugged western hills and mesas
Getting closer to The Park
A small break along Willow Springs Trail
A less pleasant section of trail
Looking down Maverick Basin
A sign of a trail long forgotten
The beautiful, rugged side of Deadman Creek
Surprisingly good section of trail leading down the steep hillside
Startled elk from Wet Bottom Creek
Even more thick bushwhacking above the creek
The junction of several Deadman Creek forks
Fantastic section of trail along Midnight Mesa
Sad, old forest along the trail
Distant, glimmering Horseshoe Reservoir
Tarantula hawk and prize
Humble camp at Mountain Spring
The start of Deadman Trail
Old, annoying fences to deal with along the trail
Barely visible trail among the grasslands
Looking along the Mazatzal Divide
Long ways down to Deadman Creek
A most pleasant section of Deadman Creek
Hot, exposed climb
Looking back over Deadman Creek
Dancing along the narrow ridge path
Messy camp at Club Cabin
Sunset over Table Mountain
Sunrise on Table Mountain
Long ways to Davenport Peak
A hot sun rising behind
Easy milestones to aim for in the distance
Desert scrub baking in the heat
An easy cairned path to follow
Finally past the wilderness boundary
Two track along the final mesa
Along the way
Spring 5
- Hopi
- Davenport Tributary
- Mountain Spring
- Castersen Seep
- Club Spring
Creek 3
- Barnhardt Tributary 3
- Barnhardt Tributary 2
- Deadman Creek crossing
Saddle 1
- Sandy Saddle
Ruin 1
- Club Cabin
Camping 1
- Horse Camp Seep
Trailhead 1
- Barnhardt Trailhead
Junction 5
- Midnight / Willow Springs Trail Junction
- Lost Spring Spur / Willow Springs Trail Junction
- Y Bar / Barnhardt Trail Junction
- Barnhardt / Sandy Saddle Trail Junction
- Deadman / Willow Springs Trail Junction
Gate 2
- Davenport Mazatzal Boundary
- Club Cabin gate