>From my experience in SAR and mapping the back roads of Yavapai county
(we call them "Field Patrols"....checking the maps by actually going on
the sometimes alleged roads and seeing what is really there or NOT
there....and updating our map system) you can't always count on the roads
on a topo. This is not to say that the roads DO exist and are passable in
this case, on the west approach to this location near Chino.

I have several interesting stories about finding roads that are on the
map but are not real, in lovely places like the Copperopolis topo (for
those unfamilar, that is south of Wagoner Rd and north of Castle Hot
Springs SW of Prescott, and literally the middle of nowhere.) After
having trouble with the fuel pump, my driver looked at me and said "Get
(the other team) on the radio and direct them to us to tow us out, and
plot the shortest route to pavement." It was 9 miles to pavement, with
one Jeep towing the other for part of it. It was a long day, in which I
used my map and trusty Garmin 12 to get us out. I love this stuff.

I'd say that if the directions you were given have you coming from the
east, thru Chino Valley, go with that route. It's likely to be accurate.
Of course, exploration and adventure is always fun if time is not of the
essence.

You can still come into Prescott the way I recommended (Iron Springs Rd)
and then go north to Chino thru several routes thru or around Prescott.
If you need directions (to get to north SR 89) let me know.

Have fun at the Field Day! I've done a few, they are fun!

Trisha

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Team Tierra Buena"
  To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
  Subject: RE: [Az-Geocaching] Prescott/Chino Valley Cachers
  (EspeciallyHamcachers)
  Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:36:38 -0700

> The routing to that location may be complex. That side of Chino has
some confusing roads....Steve, have you been there before, do you
have/need directions? Is there > access from the west side via Williamson
Valley Rd? (Coords are close 'nuff)

First, thanks for the cache recommendations in your other post. I
actually did work a Field Day from that site once, but it was in the
years BC (Before Caching), so I’ve forgotten the route. I’ve got a map
from the club. The map on my Garmin seems to track pretty close to it,
but they only give directions from the east.

>From Williamson Valley Rd., Topo indicates you can head north on North
Star, and then wind your way northeast on Morgan Trail until it runs into
Wind Rock. Take Wind Rock north a bit until you can turn right and head
due east on Morgan Trail again. Then south on Blue Star to the site,
which will be on the west (right-hand) side of the road.

If anyone is interested in directions from Prescott: Go north on US 89
about 12 miles from downtown. Turn left at the McDeath and head west on
Road 3 N. That curves north and becomes Yuma. Then turn left on Pheasant
(north of Dove), go south on Cherokee, west on Morgan Trail, and south on
Blue Star.

DISCLAIMER: The directions above have no warranty, express or implied,
regarding their accuracy. Your mileage may vary. Side effects may include
dizziness, nausea, walking around in circles while holding portable
electronic devices in your hand, or an incessant ringing of the Morse
Code characters for “CQ FD” in your ears. If you or your partner have an
erection that lasts more than four hours, see your doctor; I don’t want
to know about it.

Steve

Team Tierra Buena


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