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Post by Mark K on Oct 7, 2014 20:00:18 GMT -5
I have been there via Florence, but wonder if the route from Superior is easier or harder. I didn't have a problem with the Flo route, but if the other way is easier I will take that instead.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 22:12:52 GMT -5
Cotton Wood Cyn is the smoothest and fastest road in. Last year the road to Wood Pecker had a few major off camber obstacles, keep your seat belt on.
Have fun.
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Post by Mark K on Oct 9, 2014 14:58:40 GMT -5
The last time I tried to go to the Woodpecker, the road had been dug out by some sort of machine. It was clear that someone did not want anyone other than the big boys to get there unless they walked from Ajax Mine Road. I bet this is the same thing/spot.
I will take Cottonwood again than.
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Post by Tommy on Oct 9, 2014 15:35:43 GMT -5
Just out of pure curiosity are you going there for the rockhounding or just a fun day driving over rocks?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 9, 2014 15:41:41 GMT -5
Stress test on 4WD vehicle maybe? Checking hardness of rubber compound of tires?
Yeah, what Tim said - HAVE FUN!
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Post by Mark K on Oct 10, 2014 16:53:02 GMT -5
Rockhounding.
I try to avoid the rough stuff like these guys.
This is the wash that goes past there. This is right at the petroglyphs.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 19:00:40 GMT -5
Awesome video of Lower Ajax!!!! When I had my old Bronco, that was the only trail I did not run up there. Not enough Beer to make me go there. LOL
If you are after the amethyst, I got a better site for you. I am hopefully going to stop by site tomorrow on the way back from a hounding trip to recon the area for a trip later this winter.
Thx for posting the video.
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Post by Mark K on Oct 10, 2014 22:36:14 GMT -5
Woodpecker was an afterthought. I figured I would maybe hit it on the way out from Ajax. I do want to hit amethyst. That was the main reason I tried twice to get to the woodpecker. The first time I did not succeed. The second time I hit the dug out and didn't go far because I knew very little about the area and had not googled it. Now I am comfortable in the desert and have much more confidence. Fortunately confidence ≠ stupidity.
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Post by Mark K on Oct 18, 2014 18:48:32 GMT -5
Awesome video of Lower Ajax!!!! When I had my old Bronco, that was the only trail I did not run up there. Not enough Beer to make me go there. LOL If you are after the amethyst, I got a better site for you. I am hopefully going to stop by site tomorrow on the way back from a hounding trip to recon the area for a trip later this winter. Thx for posting the video. Tim Any news? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 15:54:41 GMT -5
No news, did not make it to the site. The last time I was there, there was plenty of materiel, not to worried. I did find an old pic of my Bronco taking the fun way into Woodpecker.  |
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Post by Mark K on Oct 26, 2014 20:38:18 GMT -5
Mineral mountain wouldn't be the other spot would it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 21:16:14 GMT -5
No, it is in Tonapah.
While at Woodpecker, check out this area, look for the black crusty rock. 33.215782, -111.199230
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Post by Mark K on Oct 27, 2014 15:54:23 GMT -5
I will check that out.
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