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Bushwhacked the hill north of Roosevelt Dam and took this photo or Roosevelt Dam and Roosevelt Bridge. Those who know the area, I hope you recognize what went into this shot. This was a very hazy day with lots of wind - worst of all conditions for photos. I originally wanted to hike Browns Peak but I figured why waste the effort. So I headed south and this seemed like the best photo op today.
Roosevelt Lake is at the Eastern end of the Apache Trail - a 28 mile drive along the northern edge of the Superstition Wilderness. The Apache Trail was constructed to build this dam.
I added to Arizona Roads - old SR88 went across the top of the bridge and was two Model T's wide. The new bridge was added in 1990 so that bass boats could get to the good launching areas north of the bridge. A Bud Light Truck crossed the bridge but I couldn't get my 1600mm lens in time to get the shot. Arizona Passages
Here is a view from down the mountain on the other side of this ridge
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"Prior to completion of the bridge in October 1990, traffic drove over the top of the dam. The bridge itself earned rare distinction when the bridge was named one of the top 12 bridges in the nation in November 1995. The American Consulting Engineers Council cited the bridge for overall design, size, eye-appeal and design challenge. Other bridges cited were the Golden Gate Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge.
The $21.3 million bridge was built to take traffic off the top of Roosevelt Dam. Roosevelt Lake Bridge is the longest two-lane, single-span, steel-arch bridge in North America. The bridge, spans 1,080 feet across Roosevelt Lake providing two-way traffic. The original dam-top roadway was designed to allow two Model-T Fords to pass abreast, but today's recreational vehicles and full-size automobiles are too wide to permit two-way traffic."
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
This is the view from the Thompson Trail #121 south of the Roosevelt Dam by Roosevelt Lake in the Tonto National Forest.
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From State Highway 188, the trail quickly climbs along an arroyo and then follows the contour of the ridges above the highway and Roosevelt Lake. After 1½ mile, at the junction with the Cemetery Trail 255, the trail turns south and gradually ascends a broad ridge to the junction with FR 341. This trail is named after Jerome Thompson who served as the district ranger, 1956-1965, for the then-named Roosevelt Ranger District.
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Storm clouds brewing over Roosevelt Lake, as seen during climb out from about 20,000 feet.
- Southwest Flt. 140, airborne over Arizona
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Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
The ragged edge of Parker Creek Canyon is illuminated by the setting sun. Roosevelt Lake is in the distance. - Sierra Ancha Mountains, Tonto National Forest, Arizona
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This is a photograph from our "Desert to Pines Scenic Byway" drive this summer.
If you look closely, you can see the Roosevelt Bridge in the haze to the left.
We left the Browns Peak summit quickly and were in the scree chute (couloir) when the snow hit. When we got to the saddle this was the view to the south at Flatiron in the Superstition Wilderness. Saguaro Lake is on the right. The wind was blowing about 40+knots. Rare to have snow in Maricopa County in May.
Adapted from Wikipedia
Four Peaks (Yavapai: Wikopa[1]), at 7657 feet (2335 m) in altitude, is a prominent landmark on the eastern skyline of Phoenix, part of the Mazatzal Mountains. It is located in the Tonto National Forest 40 miles (64 km) east-northeast of Phoenix, in the 60,740-acre (245.8 km2) Four Peaks Wilderness. On rare occasions, Four Peaks offers much of the Phoenix metro area a view of snow covered peaks, and is the highest point in Maricopa County.
The name Four Peaks is a reference to the four distinct peaks of a north-south ridge forming the mountain's summit. The northernmost peak is named Brown's Peak and is the tallest of the four at 7,657 feet (2,334 m).[2] The remaining summits from north to south are Brothers Peak at 7,642 feet (2,329 m), Sisters Peak 7,575 feet (2,309 m) and Amethyst Peak at 7,524 feet (2,293 m) in altitude.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
A sunrise view of Roosevelt Lake; looking south toward Windy Hill with the Superstition Wilderness in the distance.
- Tonto Basin, Gila County, Arizona
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The beauty of the Apache Trail was noted by President Theodore Roosevelt, who toured it on his way to the dam named after him. He said, "the Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon, and then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have. To me, it is the most awe-inspiring and most sublimely beautiful, one of the most spectacular best-worth-seeing sights of the world".
We left the summit quickly and were in the scree chute (couloir) when the snow hit. When we got to the saddle I looked back and got this photo. The wind was blowing about 40+knots. Rare to have snow in Maricopa County in May.
A week after we climbed this, a photographer/hiker died in the chute
Hiker dies after fall on Four Peaks, east of Valley
Reported by: Deborah Stocks Email: dstocks@abc15.com
Last Update: 6:20 pm
Slideshow Glenn Sprock at Miner's Peak (Courtesy: Sprock family)
PHOENIX -- Authorities say a man has died after he fell while climbing in the Four Peaks area, about 60 miles from downtown Phoenix.
Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy Lindsey Smith said crews began searching for 53-year-old Glenn Sprock after he was reported overdue from a hike Saturday morning.
Lake Patrol deputies and search and rescue crews worked to bring Sprock down from the mountain, according to Smith.
Smith said Sprock died while on the way to the hospital. Sprock's wife, Carol, said that her husband died "doing what he loved best -- hiking and taking pictures";
Family statement
Glenn died today doing what he loved best--hiking and taking pictures.
Each week he plotted a new hike, researching the trails online and in books, waiting impatiently for Saturday when he'd leave before 5 in the morning to drive an hour or more and then hike several miles.
All the while trying to use his camera to capture a glimmer of His Creator's artwork majesty .
His wife called him a desert rat because he couldn't get enough of Arizona's desert and mountain ranges, their landscape a siren song to his heart. For him they were God's canvas and each camera click was an act of worshipping His Lord.
Carol Sprock
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Four Peaks (Yavapai: Wikopa[1]), at 7657 feet (2335 m) in altitude, is a prominent landmark on the eastern skyline of Phoenix, part of the Mazatzal Mountains. It is located in the Tonto National Forest 40 miles (64 km) east-northeast of Phoenix, in the 60,740-acre (245.8 km2) Four Peaks Wilderness. On rare occasions, Four Peaks offers much of the Phoenix metro area a view of snow covered peaks, and is the highest point in Maricopa County.
The name Four Peaks is a reference to the four distinct peaks of a north-south ridge forming the mountain's summit. The northernmost peak is named Brown's Peak and is the tallest of the four at 7,657 feet (2,334 m).[2] The remaining summits from north to south are Brothers Peak at 7,642 feet (2,329 m), Sisters Peak 7,575 feet (2,309 m) and Amethyst Peak at 7,524 feet (2,293 m) in altitude.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.
Lone car driving into the night breaks the desert silence and darkness, light painting the bridge deck for me.
There is literally not a soul out here.
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On the upper end of Roosevelt Lake in Arizona. Lake levels are very low. The mountains in the background are barely visible from the rainy weather which turned to snow as we continued North.
Roger Williams Park Bandstand, Providence, Rhode Island. Roosevelt Lake surrounds the bandstand. Taken October 13th, 2010.
We went on a day trip in April from Tempe to Globe and then the Tonto National Monument (forest preserve) where we found gorgeous views of Roosevelt Lake, pictures here. It was a marvelous trip with perfect weather and stunning landscapes.
INFORMATION ON ROOSEVELT LAKE:
Theodore Roosevelt Lake was formed by the construction of a masonry dam on the Salt River in 1911, making it the oldest artificial reservoir in Arizona. About 10 miles of the original river are now beneath the waters, and in the other direction one of its major tributaries, Tonto Creek, is flooded for about 8 miles although the lake level and hence the overall length is quite variable. It is a major center for fishing, boating, camping and general vacationing, and despite being quite close to Phoenix, the shortest route is via the unpaved Apache Trail, so the number of visitors is rather less than for some other water-based recreational sites in the Tonto National Forest with easier access such as Lake Pleasant and Saguaro Lake.
Access: The lake is the largest in the state except for those on the Colorado River, and the southwest shoreline is easily reached from AZ 188, which runs close to the lake for most of its 18 mile length, passing various marinas and campsites. Some of these sites used to be free, but a recent change in policy has meant that fees are now charged. There is little access to the northeast side as the terrain here is more mountainous. One track (FR 60, or A Cross Road) winds through the hills from AZ 288 in the south to AZ 188 north of the lake but this runs several miles from the shore and only a few long and very bumpy 4WD trails lead towards the water. One point of interest along the track is Salome Creek, best approached from the north end - this is famous because of a short section of granite narrows ('The Jug') with smooth, sheer, pinkish-white walls, deep pools and waterfalls.
The Water: In common with other lakes in the Phoenix area, summer water temperatures of Theodore Roosevelt Lake can exceed 90 °F, but cooling afternoon thunderstorms are common. The last few years had seen a dramatic reduction in the water level, largely due to the need to maintain supply to the other lakes on the Salt River downstream - in some places the shoreline was half a mile distant from the previous high point. Still, in such conditions many good beaches are exposed which provide excellent camping opportunities, close to the water, although in some places soft mud makes vehicular travel difficult. One good location is Bachelor Cove, along AZ 188 a little north of Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Since 1999, the waters have risen again and for the moment, most of the campsites are flooded. Hotels: The nearest main town with hotels close to Theodore Roosevelt Lake is Payson.
Great day exploring sites east of Phoenix on my free day. I spent a good time in the Tonto National Forest and was able to stop at the observation areas to view the Roosevelt Lake Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. The dam is on the Salt River northeast of Phoenix and forms Theodore Roosevelt Lake. The dam was originally built between 1905 and 1911. Definitely the largest dam I have ever seen. Taken on Friday July 13th, 2018.