Phoenix (East Valley), Arizona

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The Phoenix East Valley graticule bisects Sky Harbor Airport on the western edge and the small town Top of the World along the US 60 on the eastern edge. Exploring the eastern and northern halves of this graticule will likely require a high clearance vehicle and significant cross-country hiking through potentially rugged terrain. The [Superstition Wilderness Area] and [Four Peaks Wilderness Area] in the east-central region are both restricted to motorized travel. The southern tip of the [Mazatzal Wilderness Area] is also located inside the graticule just east of Horseshoe Lake.

If you're following the letter of the law, there are significant areas of State Trust land requiring an [Arizona state land use permit]. They aren't expensive, but it does require a mail-in application or a trip to downtown Phoenix to get one. The Tonto National Forest requires a Tonto Pass to park in some areas, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep a blank one in your vehicle. They're available in most east valley sporting goods stores. Also use caution when accessing the various Indian Reservations located in this graticule. Laws vary from tribe to tribe and reservation police can be capricious about law enforcement.

Keep in mind the remote access, excessive heat, and poisonous wildlife involved with geohashing this region in the summer months. Take along plenty of water, a snake-bite kit, and make sure someone knows where you are going and when you expect to be back. Don't rely on cellular reception.

Today's Location: [Phoenix (East Valley), Arizona]

[May 29th, 2008]: Hmm. 90 minutes of pavement driving getting around to the east side of the Superstition Wilderness, 10 miles of bad road and 2 miles of desert trails in 100º heat, all on a Thursday after work? I don't think so.

May 24th, 2008: 2008-05-24_33_-111