May 4, 2026: I wasn't sure if driving on seven miles of unpaved road would be a good idea, but as usual I kept chanting, "It's an adventure!"
Most of the road was severly washboarded, a couple spots the sand was so deep I worried I'd get stuck, then right at the end the road became rutted and steeply inclined. I arrived late around 6pm and the main crater was spectacular. I parked right next to it.
I thought I should explore a bit and see if there were other, better campsites. I could see another van in the distance along the rim, but the road became scary. I thought I'd cut my losses and select safety! I'm not that adventurous!
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| See the van on the left side of the rim? This gives a good size comparison. |
It was cold at night but I woke to sunshine peering over the mountains! Next day I hiked around the rim.
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| View from the other side with Big Blue on the distant rim. |
So quiet here with very few tourists. I'm guessing most look at that washboard road and have second thoughts.
Mornings here are cold at 38-40 degrees and although the sun shines all day, I cannot keep my feet warm! I now remember why I love Arizona so much. I do not do well in cold weather!! If my choice is 40 degrees or 100 degrees, I'll take 100 degrees!!
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