Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona 2004
Date: 3/19-21/2004
Trail Time: 4 Hours
Location: South East Arizona, between Quartzite and Yuma
Mapping / GPS / Waypoint File: .gif Map Image (main) / .MPS (Mapsource) Track File / .TXT Waypoint and Track
Trail Rating (1-5 scale): 2.5
Major Obstacle: None
Brush (minor, moderate, severe): Moderate
Scenic Value (1-5 scale): 3
Attendees:
Scott Brady- 2004 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD
Chris (Bajataco)- 1998 Toyota Tacoma TRD
Uwe (Whitethaiger)- 1995 Toyota 4Runner
This trip was a training session for TEAM BAJA, the adventure racing team that I am a member of. We wanted to conduct some training on the Mtn. Bikes and a few treks that included orienteering and navigation exercises.
This is a list of the training we completed: Training map (Satellite Image)
Mtn. Bike- 18.5 miles
Trek 1- 2 miles
Trek 2- 6 miles with a nice slot canyon and some bouldering
Our campsite near French Creek (dry). The weather was perfect, and I was able to sleep outside on a cot, with a great view of the stars. Light pollution is minimal here.
A view to the north of our camp towards Red Hill and Black Mesa.
The view west from a small climb we made during the trek. This valley splits the Livingston Hills to the north and the Kofa Mountains to the south.
The view south.
The start of the slot canyon on day three.
Half way up the canyon, requiring a few bouldering moves.
A small tinijas at the top of the slot canyon. We also navigated to High Tank Nine.
