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Marc Lassaux visited Gruver's Mesa 1 year ago in a ICP Savannah S with 21 tires

Gruvers in good shape.

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Josh Kelson visited Gold Creek / Shootering 1 year ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

See previous reports and description. This is a rough strip and not for everyone, large rocks and washout after the road remains. Will likely remain a rough strip. Very limited, if not 0, go around options. Amazing views and the surrounding landscapes are incredible!

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Josh Kelson visited Fry Canyon 1 year ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

Nice and long, wide. Firm right through the middle and edges are a bit softer. Seems that someone has leased land right next to the strip, there is a blue container which seems to be a pump for water for perhaps cattle? They access this though through the runway, probably what the 4x4 tracks were. Will Lipscome and Karen Larsen replaced the windsock. Overall in good shape, some clumpy grass growing throughout. A few hundred feet beyond (NW) of the road that splits the strip there are some ruts and water erosion to be mindful of.

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Brad Rowser visited Cedar Mountain 1 year ago in a C182B with 8.00 tires

Strip is in great condition. First time camping there and did not disappoint. Views to the south are spectacular, especially as the sun sets.

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Josh Kelson visited Eagle City (Eagle Benches South) 1 year ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

Strip is in good condition but is rougher than it looks. Some ruts and rocks hidden by the grasses. Cow poo on the runway, some possible grazing cattle but did not see any. The windsock frame is missing, and appears as if the pole was broken off...as no upper pole or frame is lying on the ground. Could possibly repair by taking in the hinged part of the windsock pole to replace.

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Robert Lees visited Mineral Canyon 1 year ago in a Taylorcraft BC12-C with 6.50-6 tires

Overflew early doors on 9th May 2025. Looks like some folks were having fun!

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Karen Larson visited Fry Canyon 1 year ago in a Carbon Cub FX2 with 31” tires

Added a windsock. Previous was missing.

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Josh Kelson visited Slate Creek 1 year ago in a PA-18 SuperCub with 31” tires

There are some 6-8" bushes scattered throughout the strip, but plenty for room to land between them. The ground is surprisingly compact and firm. There is some GREAT landscape and geological features nearby. I'd like to return to camp and explore more of the surrounding area. Uphill landing, be conscious of go around. I landed and the ground was surprisingly firm yet smooth.

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Robert Lees visited Mexican Mountain 1 year ago in a Taylorcraft BC12-D with 6.50-6 tires

Landed at Mexican Mountain 8th May 2025 for a brief stop. Beautiful location!

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