Hackberry Creek and Powerline Trail - pics and video

Jerry S (H3), ces1946 (h2), Sean (TJ Unlimited), Jason (TJ) and I went out and ran a blend of Hackberry Creek and Powerline Trails yesterday. Parts of Hackberry have been bladed for mining operations and there's one part of Powerline Trail I don't want to do again - going uphilll on a particular rocky stretch. Here's what we did two years ago.

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We did go down that stretch of trail this time as we ran the trail in reverse. Sean did a great job outlining and leading this trail.

Lots of scenery on the trail, several bumpy rocky sections, a few obstacles and some good opportunities for pinstriping.


ces1946


Jerry S



Jason






First obstacle - ces1946 uses the Rubberduck UCP to its full extent




Jason taking a different line


yours truly


Playing in the muddy water


Great canyon views


Reminded me of Moab


(Moab pic)




Jerry took a hike to take this pic


A carefully balanced rock. Note the little trestle that was built to keep the rock from tipping over :wink:

Great pics! The video looked instense. I'm tempted to try that trail when I head down the AZ again.

Great way to spend a day. Great pictures also.

nice pics. Looks like a fun trail!

Great pics! Now I'm *REALLY* jonesing for a wheeling trip

Looks like a fun trip. Your blacked out grill looks nice!

Ahh... I need to get my mods done and get me some UCP.... I am feining for a adventure.....

I didn't get much good video. I forgot that the iPhone really doesn't like being hooked up to the front of the truck and seems to be affected by the engine or electrics - it came out all wavy.

Here's ces1946 and Jason going up the Waterfall on the Powerline trail.
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I had a great day, Thank you everyone. We need to plan another one soon.

I'm with Mikkel, I seriously need to get on the trails again. The vid and pics were awesome! Nice mix of different type of terrain not to mention some spectacular views.

Thanks for sharing!

Looks like fun.

Looks like a great trip, although rocks still scare me

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cgalpha08 said:

Looks like a great trip, although rocks still scare me

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Rocks are fun!

cbetts said:

Rocks are fun!

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If you only knew how much cbetts likes rocks :whaa:


Great pictures and videos. Looks like a fun time

Zach said:

If you only knew how much cbetts likes rocks :whaa:

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ROFLMFAO!

There are not many people that know what what Zach if referencing here. You almost have to hear Zach talk about it

20120218 Photo Journal of HackBerry/Power Line - Part 1

Just finished airing down - we're off.


A nice lovely day for a drive.


We're all in our places.


Alright already where's the hard stuff?


We're climbing - nice scenery.


A glimpse of a Jeep and an H3 in the wild.


Alex lagging behind (Jason needs a little room to run - no lockers) - still climbing.


Jerry - wait for me - it looks a little slippery (not).


We're in the middle of vast expanse (nowhere) - lovely.


Still climbing.


More scenery.


As I recall, Sean indicated Indian lore suggests a young boy shot an arrow through this rock to prove his love for a young girl?


Speciality shot - three framed scenery shots in one.


Must have been a really big arrow.


We made it to the top.


Heading towards Hackberry.


Water really flow through these mountains.


Jason and his narrow wheel base draws an audience.


Run - here comes Alex.


Great towers.


Difference of opinion.


Don't tumble down there.


Awe - Spring flowers.


Having some fun with the new Spohn rear end components.


A tilting experience.


Continue to Part 2.

20120218 Photo Journal of HackBerry/Power Line - Part 2

See everyone doing their own thing during break time.


Our gaggle.


There goes Jerry - he needed a little alone time to stretch his leg after last weekend's Mud run.


Finally - lunch time.


Leaving Devils Canyon rest area.


Finally a good shot of a windmill with lots of green grass for the cows.


A small herd of cows.


Climbing toward the waterfall.


Flat land.


A native mesquite tree with lost of green grass.


Still climbing towards waterfall.


A rocky decline - it's getting steep.


Jerry - STOP!


Your wheels are turned into the incline - backup and turn driver's side


Darn - that was close. I'm sure you feel much better - for now.


Another small herd of cows with babies.


We're on Power-line heading toward the Waterfall.


We've arrived at Waterfall.


Sean helping Jerry - unfortunately along the way Jerry lost his rear locker so he and Alex took the Arizona pin stripping bypass.


A rocky trail.


Power-line transmission tower.


Jason with lots of power.


Sean needed a little help coming up the hill.


Panoramic view.


Break time.


Continue to Part 3.

20120218 Photo Journal of HackBerry/Power Line - Part 3

Sean and Jerry - Go West young man go West (actually pointing North East).


Rock dancers.


Perspective.


Time to go.


It's a long way down hill.


Rocks and trucks.


Looks easy enough.


But wait - caution steep grades ahead.


Slow down folks.


Success - no roll overs.


Two more unsuspecting victims.


Saguaros and trucks.


One of many mine shafts in the area.


Almost time to air-up (Note: Missed my expected service appointment because I haven't met the mileage requirement).


Here's hoping your journey was as enjoyable as ours. Thanks to Sean, Jerry, Tim, Jason, and Alex. You're all great off-roaders.

Thanks for sharing, I am sooooo jonesing to get out in the dirt and try my new tires and skid guards

Great pics and captions Tim, thank you

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Awesome pics y'all!

Great pics! Thanks all - sorry to have missed this one.