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[K7AZS]

Harquahala (Hark-wa-hala) peak trail is a BLM National Byway which climbs to the top of 5,681 ft. Harquahala Peak, the highest mountain in southwestern Arizona. At the top, find an observatory built by the Smithsonian Institution in use from 1920 to 1925 to measure solar temperatures. Also find modern solar collectors used by the Central Arizona Project. There are also microwave relay towers. I only have a Tech license but I am sure many HF contacts could be made from here if the solar and microwave equipment don’t interfere.
Easy at the bottom, but the upper parts of the road are narrow, steep and rocky. Suitable for all SUVs with four-wheel drive and low-range gears. Their views as far as the eye can see with no obstructions.

I would like to see if there is any interest before posting. This is a very long trip, especially from my house 160 miles one way. I would like to have at least 6 confirmed yes RSVP's before posting sometime in December or January.





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[KY7K]

I would love to go to Harquahala and activate it for SOTA. However I work two weekends a month so hopefully I won't have to work the weekend of the trip.

[K7AZS]

I have not chosen a date yet. I need to look at my calendar as well as the groups. It could even be into next year. I just wanted to throw the details out there for feedback.

Happy Trails,
Steve
K7AZS

[KF7RTR]

Depending on the date I'd be interested in doing Harquahala.

[K7AZS]

I have plans to do a run to Harquahala peak in the near future but I can't do that long of a trip on a Sunday, but I could lead a run to Mt Lemmon on 3/17. I live a little over an hour from there. There are communication towers and an observatory up there in a couple of different spots. It is an easy road up there with a short optional 4x4 trail through Peppersauce Canyon. Sounds like fun. PM me if you want to do this. Steve

[K7AZS]

It would probably be the first part of December. I'll see if there is any more interest before I post.

It will now have to be in January. Saturday date suggestions anyone?

[N7IYT]

I have plans to do a run to Harquahala peak in the near future but I can't do that long of a trip on a Sunday, but I could lead a run to Mt Lemmon on 3/17. I live a little over an hour from there. There are communication towers and an observatory up there in a couple of different spots. It is an easy road up there with a short optional 4x4 trail through Peppersauce Canyon. Sounds like fun. PM me if you want to do this. Steve

If you do Mt Lemmon on 3/17, we might be able to do some mountain topping. We have the Shamrock run in the Bradshaw mountains that same day.

[K7AZS]

That is the reason I was going to lead a run up Mt. Lemmon on 3/17 to coincide with your trip in the Bradshaws. I am only mobile on vhf/uhf. Probally will need some heavier duty equipment up here to mountaintop. I will post this weekend. Maybe some of the eastsiders will come along.

[KF7IZQ]

I have done Harquahala a couple of times. Awesome views but windy as hell! I will put 3/17 on my calendar and see if some mt topping can be done with you in the Bradshaws and Lemmon that day from Harquahala.