Sunday I loaded up the panniers, threw them on the Coconino and headed towards rim country. I decided to camp at a free campground in Clints Well, AZ near a little country store that sold some delicious large cans of beer. I had good weather the whole time I was gone albeit a bit hot on the way home yesterday. Monday I had a route planned out to ride to the Tramway Trailhead and hike down into W. Clear Creek. I locked my bike to a tree and hoped for the best. Hiking down into the canyon was was pretty spectacular with views of the lush canyon bottom coming in and out of view. It is an oasis of sorts in the middle of what seems like endless terrain without water. When I got back to my bike I headed for the Blue Ridge Ranger Station for some water and inquired about the Moqui lookout tower. I got the info I needed and headed up to the tower. I climbed up the stairs and had a brief conversation while looking out at all of the fires in the area. It appears that fire season is in full swing at the end of August. I guess it was going to come sometime. Next stop was Blue Ridge Reservoir to check it out real quick before heading to the store and back to camp. While I was out there I enjoyed some fine dinners. The first night I ate a Jamaican chicken freeze dried meal that I found in the pantry and washed it down with a Fosters oil can. The menu for the second night was Annie's mac and cheese with a big can of Coors. Yesterday I loaded up for the return ride home. It was a pretty good slog back especially my detour through Sandy's Canyon and on the AZT. I had to avoid the construction on Lake Mary Road somehow and that seemed like the best way. I refueled with a couple of beers at the Pay'n Take before dinner at Diablo Burger. That is good stuff to look forward to while turning the cranks on the way back home.
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