Fat Jack Mine Fieldtrip September 21, 2002
The Foundation's long delayed trip to The Fat Jack mine is finally  here.  Foundation members will pay $5 per person for this trip and non-members will pay $15 per person.  The usual fee for collecting is $20 per person
As Always, Hard Hats, Eye Protection, Long Pants, Shirts and Boots will be worn by responsible collectors for safety.
We will meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 21 at the parking area where forest route 100 leaves the Horsethief Basin Road. It is about a 2 to 3 hour drive from the Phoenix area to this meeting place. From this point on you will need four wheel drive and we will carpool those people without four wheel drive.
You may also camp overnight near the mine but please notify the Spraggins if you are planning to stay overnight.

dirt/mountain road heading west toward the mountain to Crown King. Stay on the main road and go past Crown King for another 4 miles. There will be a big pullout on the right, you'll see signs of camping back off the road and a small road/trail that leads into the forest with a small metal post with a "100" on it. This is where the road gets ROUGH, climbing over boulders and the like. If you don't have 4-wheel drive or high ground clearance, this is a good place to park and carpool with those with 4-wheel drive. If there aren't enough seats for everyone, give us a call and we can come take up to 4 people in our truck. If you do proceed, go about 1.75 miles (approx.). Stay on the "main" road, left at the first Y then right at the next Y. You can make sure you are on the right road for the last leg if after you make the right at the Y you see a pine tree on the right side of the road that has a branch that bends in an upside down "L" shape. Again, stay on the "main" road not taking any turn offs. You'll come to a nice open flat spot before the road bends sharply and runs into the gate. This is a good place to park as there is no room for parking at the mine itself, especially with the backhoe running. It is only about 1/4 mile walk from there. If anyone can't make the uphill hike, again, I can take them up in our truck.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, food and warm clothes in layers that can be peeled off as it warms up. We're at 7000 feet elevation. There are no facilities so "pack it in - pack it out".

Our cell phone number is 480-215-2912. If you get lost, give us a buzz. See you then.

Directions to the Fat Jack Mine
By Nancy Spraggins

Take I-17 North out of Phoenix about 60 miles to the Bumblebee, Horsethief Basin, Crown King Exit. The road is paved for the first mile then it is 26 miles of

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