Turkey Creek

[Silvacon]

Looking at making a trip down Turkey Creek this coming weekend, any takers?

[Bilt4Comfort]

What day and how well do you know the tricky crossing?
I think the water may still be running too high to make it without filling the tub with water...but let me know if you know different.

[Silvacon]

I and three others hit the trail this past weekend, 2 of us we rubi's and two were open with one being a 4 banger. The 4 banger had a few problems, but other than that all made it in one piece. As for what day I need to get with my better half and see what works best for her. I will let you know.

[samdog3]

If I Get My 4.88 This Week ,,me To

[Silvacon]

Meet up at the air down spot off of bumble bee exit at 9 am on saturday. PM me if interested

[wolfman]

I will go .I know tht trail very well.

[TomHatch]

What time do you expect to be off the trail? Do you come back to Phoenix using the same Bumble Bee exit?

[Silvacon]

What time do you expect to be off the trail? Do you come back to Phoenix using the same Bumble Bee exit?

The time is up in the air, it all depends on the amount of BS'n, the amount of jeeps and the level of the jeeps, but it would be safe to say 2 to 3 pm and we will end up in Cleater and end up at the starting point.

[TomHatch]

I've always wanted to check Turkey Creek out. 80% sure I'll be there.

[Silvacon]

So far it looks like

Definite:
Wolfman


Possibles:
Bilt4comfort
samdog3
TomHatch

[TomHatch]

Where exactly is the air down spot? I assume this is the Bumble Bee exit that takes you up the front way to Crown King (I think it is 248). Is there a place to park a trailer?

[Silvacon]

So far it looks like

Definite:
Wolfman


Possibles:
Bilt4comfort
samdog3
TomHatch

UPDATE:

Definite:
Wolfman
TomHatch

[Silvacon]

Have any other takers?

[Rogue XJ]

would need specifics regarding the difficulty of the trail... like a rating?

count me as interested, but need to know if I'm well enough equipped.

[Silvacon]

would need specifics regarding the difficulty of the trail... like a rating?

count me as interested, but need to know if I'm well enough equipped.

I would say the trail would be a 3 and that is only because of the amount of water. The weekend of the 1st there was 4 jeeps, 3 with 3.5 RE lift and myself with a 4.5 RE, all on 33's and the only jeep with issues was the 4 banger and that was due to the lack of power to turn the 33's in the water. You will have water reach at least the frame if you stay on the shallow side.

[wolfman]

Hey! Chuck here give me a call.

[wolfman]

Hey! Chuck here give me a call Silvacon.

[Rogue XJ]

I would say the trail would be a 3 and that is only because of the amount of water. The weekend of the 1st there was 4 jeeps, 3 with 3.5 RE lift and myself with a 4.5 RE, all on 33's and the only jeep with issues was the 4 banger and that was due to the lack of power to turn the 33's in the water. You will have water reach at least the frame if you stay on the shallow side.

mark me as tentative then, and I'll know by this evening if I'm in for sure.

Tim G.

[Rogue XJ]

schedule's aok, mark me a definite. will check the board in the AM before I head out to the air down spot.

p.m.ing contact info to Silvacon


Tim G.

[TomHatch]

See you all there at 9am. I'll be leaving my house in North Phoenix at 8am.

[TomHatch]

We completed Turkey Creek--and a little side exploring. It was fun to get out into some pretty country. We ended up in Cleator. A few decided to drive up the road to Crown King and then down the back road to Lake Pleasant (post up and let us know how it went). The rest of us came back to the valley through Bumble Bee. Nice meeting you all.

Only real carnage...My front passenger shock tore through the tower. I noticed the shock during a stop and a few heavy washers later we were back in business.

[Silvacon]

Having issues attaching pics.....in work.

[Rogue XJ]

Having issues attaching pics.....in work.

our pics of swimming? post please?

[Rogue XJ]

;)

[Digger]

Made plans with friend to explore area near there on Sunday, but plans were shut down... so...

I'm in- for sure. See ya on Saturday morning.:cool:

[Digger]

"air down spot" ...this the high spot on the left hand (south side) side of dirt road, maybe 1 mile after the asphalt ends ..where people leave their trailers...right?

[wolfman]

Digger ,I could be wrong but I think you are a month late.

[Digger]

Oh chit, your right ... so. what's everyone doing this Saturday???? Turkey Creek run, anyone??? I sat home with sick dogs last weekend, I got a case of "gotta hit the trails fever" now! :D

[jeeperapril]

Oh chit, your right ... so. what's everyone doing this Saturday???? Turkey Creek run, anyone??? I sat home with sick dogs last weekend, I got a case of "gotta hit the trails fever" now! :D

Hi, Sunday if you are interested I am going to either run the Dupont Cabin run that some of our group did last weekend, or I am going to Christopher creek and hike the Horton trail that runs along the creek. It is going to be mid 90's Sunday so I am heading to higher country. Anyone is welcome to join, I am up for either, hiking or Dupont...:D

[Silvacon]

our pics of swimming? post please?

I was not able to post here, I thought I sent you the pics to the addy you gave me...If I didnt give it to me again and I will try and find them.

[azmech]

Oh chit, your right ... so. what's everyone doing this Saturday???? Turkey Creek run, anyone??? I sat home with sick dogs last weekend, I got a case of "gotta hit the trails fever" now! :D

Digger I would be glad to run Turkey Creek with you sat.

[Jamieson]

What are the water levels like on Turkey Creek now?

[aszaunmi]

Is this Turkey Creek run going to happen this Sat (4/12). I know there is a little confusion going on since the original post was for a run in March. I am looking to have some fun on sat also and looking at my options...

Z

[kevinc]

I might be up for this. what time do you want to meet and where?

[Digger]

I'm in, for sure! I think we should get a early start, suppose to hit 90° tomorrow. Who's lead?
Meet time ..8:30am. At the airdown spot where people leave their trailers.

[Digger]

I think the water levels will be fine. If there is no lead, I'm in for an adventure.

[azmech]

I,m in. I've never ran it but a adventure sounds good to me. 8:30 is good.

[Digger]

ok then, 8:30 it is. Do you know where I am talking about for airing down?

[wolfman]

Digger the water level is not fine. You had better know the lines or its gets pretty deep in spots.

[Digger]

Is the water cross popular? Is there evidence of where everyone crosses?
If not, then we'll find another trail.
Does anyone have grief about doing another run up that way? I'd be happy heading up towards Prescott, there's a forgotten ridge up there, been years since I played there.
How about a visit to the Draw in Payson?
I sent a pm to someone who knows the Turkey Trail, see if he gets back to me.
In the mean time I have to run up to the store and exchange my camera. be back in an hour.

[wolfman]

Digger did you get my PM on sending you the Map?

[azmech]

you lead I will follow. I just got done with my taxs and need to get out. see you at 8:30. The meeting spot is on the south side about a mile after the pavement stops. is that wright? that is take exit 248.

[Digger]

ok, just got home, azmech, wolfman said he'd e-mail me a map and thank you!
Tim said he couldn't make it. So I'm going to get my trail books out and ...well looks like were in for an adventure tomorrow!! yeeha!
yep, sounds like the air down spot. I'm in a 98 white XJ, with a spare on the back.... can't miss me... jeep full of "waggin tails" got CB? chan 4

[Digger]

The BumbleBee exit, and watch, cause it comes up on you kinda quick. take your first left and head westward. you'll know the airdown when you see it.

[AZG23]

Turkey Creek

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5786&d=1148345669

[AZG23]

and

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/turkeycreek.jpg

I think these were fairly low water times too.

[wolfman]

Digger don,t worry about the water the map has a by pass on it .

[AZG23]

I just didnt want anyone getting in over their head/Jeep...and needing a recovery.;)

[kevinc]

I'm up for this. see you all tomorrow

[wolfman]

Digger call me and I give you a heads up on the map.I sent you a e-mail with my no.

[Digger]

Ok, thanks for the maps, warnings and pics! You guys rock!!
I'll be careful... real careful now that I heard there is quicksand possible.
I've met up with quicksand before, not fun. very dangerous.
Thanks again!:)

[aszaunmi]

I just got home from moving a friend of a friend. What a nightmare, but its done. I will have to miss this trip because its to late to get a decent amount of sleep. I will head to Syc Creek or Butcher Jones with another group. Have fun and be safe.... No submarines!!!!

[Digger]

Hey if anyone has 9mm snake shot, bring it. I'm out, but hope to pick some up on the way over this morning.

[samdog3]

Looking at making a trip down Turkey Creek this coming weekend, any takers?

I THINK T C RUNS SOUTH SO YOU MAKE A RUN UP TC
UNLESS YOU START UP NORTH AND COME DOWN .

THATS JUST THE WAY I AM

[azmech]

Thanks Digger and Kevin for a good safe fun run today. Hope to run with you again soon!!!

[Digger]

I posted a few pics in the Picture Forum, I'll post more later after I download my other camera.
and again, it was nice wheeling with you; Gene and Kevin....:)

[kevinc]

Took some fun trail with Gene. Good times. Killer views, all in all a good day.