View Full Version : Bye Bye Hackberry
azredtaco
12-16-2006, 11:25 PM
Well if you read the post on our Hackberry/ powerline run today, it was likely the last ever through the campground entrance. Though the rest of the loop is still open, it must now be accessed either via the 177 at Apache leap, or the road past the campground by the mine might still be open, we didn't check it out. As we were coming back up, heavy trucks and workers were setting up another drill rig right in the middle of what used to be the trail at the top of the first big downhill section, before you get to the slick rock sheer face. From the campground to that point, the trail has been graded, and a large clearing made where the drill rig is setting up. According to the workers we asked there, it will likely be closed come monday. :( To me it already looked closed as they had equipment there and plastic rolled out that they told us to just drive over becasue we had to to get out. :dunno: So if people desire to run the slick rock face, it will be a detour and not part of the normal loop, as the trail is closed just above it. Seth mentioned maybe getting people to ask the mining company to cut a small bypass around their mining operation, since they seem to have taken over the area. Its a good idea, I'd be interested in seeing what could be done to try and work something out. It hurts to see such a beautiful area wasted all in the name of the alimighty :2cents: :mad:
rijrunr
12-17-2006, 11:38 AM
CRAP. We new this was just a matter of time. It sucks that they "conveniently" picked the trail to put the the drilling rig on.
seth_js
12-17-2006, 06:55 PM
Tristan/Bob, here's the website I was telling you about.
http://www.friendsofqueencreek.com
azredtaco
12-17-2006, 09:53 PM
Tristan/Bob, here's the website I was telling you about.
http://www.friendsofqueencreek.com
yeah, i checked on there last night, no recent updates or info about it actually getting closed. I emailed them to see what they know.
JeepGuy
01-02-2007, 08:56 AM
Just went to Hackberry for some rock climbing over Christmas. The road up about 1/2 mile from Oak Flat campground at the cattle guard is still open and can get you back there, although a lot of it has been blasted for mining equipment. They haven't blasted the fun cruxy section that switch backs down to the cow pond and windmill though, so there's still some fun wheelin' on it. It looked like the other road by the windmill is open too, which comes out on the 77 by the huge strip mine.
Hey Shawn what about the downhill right after the cattle gaurd? the hill with the old truck? is it ok?
Just went to Hackberry for some rock climbing over Christmas. The road up about 1/2 mile from Oak Flat campground at the cattle guard is still open and can get you back there, although a lot of it has been blasted for mining equipment. They haven't blasted the fun cruxy section that switch backs down to the cow pond and windmill though, so there's still some fun wheelin' on it. It looked like the other road by the windmill is open too, which comes out on the 77 by the huge strip mine.
FAUX X 4
01-03-2007, 03:10 PM
Hey Shawn what about the downhill right after the cattle gaurd? the hill with the old truck? is it ok?
You are harboring a grudge on that obstical aren't you?? :D
FAUX X 4
01-03-2007, 03:12 PM
You'll always have the fond memories of giving it your best shot!
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Hackberry/attachment-2.jpg
FAUX X 4
01-03-2007, 03:16 PM
I think it was the white sliders that did you in that day........I din't have any trouble! :D
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Hackberry/attachment-3.jpg
JeepGuy
01-03-2007, 03:47 PM
Hey Shawn what about the downhill right after the cattle gaurd? the hill with the old truck? is it ok?
I think I know the section you're talking about. Is that where that long steep slab is and that old rolled truck is after the fence if you go in through Oak Flat? That section is off a different part of the trail and we didn't go that way. There's a road that's been blasted that leads from the road we took to that slab, but we didn't check it out. So, I don't know if that section has been blasted or not, but I would suspect it hasen't since they blasted a road from the other direction. Plus, it's a lot less work for them to go in that way then try to blast the slab section.
Yea when I was out there it was at the top of that hill (the way Tacoma guys normally go in :D ) that they (minners) were setting up a drilling rig.
They said that they were gona close that enterance but no one has gone up there since to see if it is still open.
I think I know the section you're talking about. Is that where that long steep slab is and that old rolled truck is after the fence if you go in through Oak Flat? That section is off a different part of the trail and we didn't go that way. There's a road that's been blasted that leads from the road we took to that slab, but we didn't check it out. So, I don't know if that section has been blasted or not, but I would suspect it hasen't since they blasted a road from the other direction. Plus, it's a lot less work for them to go in that way then try to blast the slab section.
Couldn't have been the 40" tires... :rolleyes:
I din't have any trouble! :D
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Hackberry/attachment-3.jpg
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 08:15 AM
Couldn't have been the 40" tires... :rolleyes:
You're correct, because he doesn't have 40" tires on his truck. :)
whatever 39.5....bfd close enough. Hey how come when u guys swap you get so anal about tire size. I plan on running 37.345 and I don't want anyone to say I have 37's - they better say 37.345's
You're correct, because he doesn't have 40" tires on his truck. :)
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 08:46 AM
You're correct, because he doesn't have 40" tires on his truck. :)
Yeah, what you said!!! :D
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 08:48 AM
whatever 39.5....bfd close enough. Hey how come when u guys swap you get so anal about tire size. I plan on running 37.345 and I don't want anyone to say I have 37's - they better say 37.345's
I don't...............I say they are 39's most of the time.............especially since that is closer to the actual diameter of them anyway!
...........but if you want to run 37.345's be my guest.........I won't stop you!!! :D
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 10:20 AM
whatever 39.5....bfd close enough. Hey how come when u guys swap you get so anal about tire size. I plan on running 37.345 and I don't want anyone to say I have 37's - they better say 37.345's
Why not say what the tire has printed on it? We all know that even with what is printed on them they don't measure up, so why try to say they're even bigger :confused: :rolleyes: .
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 10:22 AM
Why not say what the tire has printed on it? We all know that even with what is printed on them they don't measure up, so why try to say they're even bigger :confused: :rolleyes: .
That's not always the case though...............we all know your tires are WAY bigger than 11"!!!!
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 10:48 AM
That's not always the case though...............we all know your tires are WAY bigger than 11"!!!!
passer by: :eek: "What size are those tires?!" :eek:
me: Uhhh, 11.00R16.
passer by: :confused: :o :confused: "Uhh Oh, right on!?" :confused:
me driving away: :rolleyes: :lmao:
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 10:55 AM
passer by: :eek: "What size are those tires?!" :eek:
me: Uhhh, 11.00R16.
passer by: :confused: :o :confused: "Uhh Oh, right on!?" :confused:
me driving away: :rolleyes: :lmao:
I'll never forget the look on the kid at discounts face when I took the 38's in to be mounted........
KAD: "what are these big ass tires going on???"
Me: "a Tacoma"
KAD: "........a Toyota Tacoma??? :confused:.... that thing must have like 14" of lift"
Me: "Nope, more like 4- 4 1/2"
KAD: " :jawdrop: your kidding right? :eek: :eek: :eek:
Me: "Nope!" :D
Nope - :saw: :saw:
KAD: " :jawdrop: your kidding right? :eek: :eek: :eek:
Me: "Nope!" :D
Cause I don't have Eric's tire sitting in front of me :rolleyes:
Cause I didn't memorize his tire size :rolleyes:
Cause it doesn't really matter :rolleyes:
ahh anything else :confused:
Why not say what the tire has printed on it? We all know that even with what is printed on them they don't measure up, so why try to say they're even bigger :confused: :rolleyes: .
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 11:21 AM
Nope - :saw: :saw:
The kid has since seen the truck with his own eyes..............he was still
:eek: :confused: :jawdrop:
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 11:34 AM
Fixed: lol
Cause I don't have Eric sitting in front of me :bhump:
Cause I didn't memorize his size :jack:
Cause it doesn't really matter :bhitit:
ahh anything else :supergay:
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 11:36 AM
This thread has made a real turn for the worse!!! :rolleyes: :lmao:
Yea guess Mike got tired of me f-ing with him :D
This thread has made a real turn for the worse!!! :rolleyes: :lmao:
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 12:28 PM
Yea guess Mike got tired of me f-ing with him :D
Quit f-ing off and get your damn seats done already Tubby!!!
Got your's corrected as well :p
Cause I love barn yard animals sitting in front of me
Cause I love them know matter what thier size
Cause male or female it doesn't really matter
ahh anything else - so long as they have fur
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 12:30 PM
Got your's corrected as well :p
:eek: .............. :lmao: :rofl:
how many points do I get for that one? :D
:eek: .............. :lmao: :rofl:
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 12:38 PM
how many points do I get for that one? :D
NONE, you ass-hat....you modified your own quote. :rolleyes: Go back to your seat install so your hemorrhoids can wheel in comfort. :flipoff4:
Yea cause I don't have admin rights :asshat:
and even if I did I would f-up someones post - :rolleyes:
you get neg points for that crap!
NONE, you ass-hat....you modified your own quote. :rolleyes: Go back to your seat install so your hemorrhoids can wheel in comfort. :flipoff4:
4xClover
01-04-2007, 12:54 PM
Well.....there goes another thread on the Derailed List! :flipoff3:
don't blame me!!
Well.....there goes another thread on the Derailed List! :flipoff3:
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 01:08 PM
I'm completely to blame here!!
fixed it for you! :D
4xClover
01-04-2007, 01:14 PM
don't blame me!!
What? :confused: You are EASILY the one to blame...you took the bait! :rolleyes:
Oh brother... :rolleyes:
What? :confused: You are EASILY the one to blame...you took the bait! :rolleyes:
FAUX X 4
01-04-2007, 01:34 PM
Captain thread derailer to the rescue!!!!!
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Random/buf136-1.jpg
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 01:42 PM
Yea cause I don't have admin rights :asshat:
and even if I did I would f-up someones post - :rolleyes:
you get neg points for that crap!
I didn't use any admin rights on yours. I just messed with the quote box.
Heatstroke
01-04-2007, 01:43 PM
fixed it for you! :D
LOL!
vBulletin® v3.7.4, Copyright ©2000-2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.