SASCO Foot Bridge

[PhaedrusZen]

Just wondering if anyone knows what the land rights are along the washes we cross going to Sasco from Red Rock. I've got a couple ideas for foot bridges to cross the water for those of us without 4x4 vehicles, that aren't too labor or materials intensive.

Do we need permission from anyone, or do you think we'd be ok putting the bridge up, either up or down stream, out of site of the road? (Or next to the road if there's no problem with that.)

I've tried searching for Pinal Co. maps that are similar to the Pima Co. maps, which show land ownership, but have had no luck. I'm guessing there's some kind of right-of-way along the banks, but I'm not sure.

In theory I can make a bridge that is something we can break down and store, if we don't want to leave it in place.
Let me know if there's any interest or if anyone has any info on the area. I still need to see exactly what kind of span we're looking at, but it should be doable, and it might be nice to have something in place for the big op on May 30th.

(I haven't been down there for a LONG time...are there two water crossings or just the one?)

[ultimentra]

We need one of those old soviet bridging tanks they used to get across rivers in the cold war. I read about them using them in a Tom Clancy novel. That was so cool. And it would be perfect! Now the only thing is getting from Russia to the US...Hey Icon..

[Riptoor]

its still a pretty far walk past the water i would say just hitch a ride.

[KileyHAZ]

I have no idea who owns that area, but my bet is they would not appreciate us setting up a bridge...

[Farslayer]

You can easily walk accross with your gear and hook up with someone on the other side.

[PhaedrusZen]

My job keeps me from showing up early to catch rides to most games. I'm not above hoofing it to the site, but wet boots all day just doesn't appeal to me. ( I have someone coming in early to relieve me at work so I can make the HHE without this problem, but it's not an option most days.)

I looked @ the crossing today and if you follow the dirt trail to the right at the crossing, there's a bunch of deadfall that pretty much makes a natural bridge right there... next time I'll look before I post. Guess I just wanted to build something.

[Friendly Fire]

In Rotc we use a special Rope bridge to shuttle men and supplies across rivers. With a well trained Raiders platoon, we could cross within 9 minutes (my unit set that record) It is attached to two trees on opposite sides of the river. One can also rig the rope to a vehicle on one side if need be...

If someone brings a high-quality nylon rope, some carabeeners, and a few harnesses, i can shuffle people across 1-by-1
That is, if you have enough strength to pull themselves across, its a dry safe, crossing!

Its called a One-Rope-Bridge if anyones interested...

[PhaedrusZen]

I've got plenty of webbing that would do the trick. The only rope I have is dynamic; not so good for a crossing. I think there are trees that would be suitable for rigging. It might be fun to set that up anyway, just for kicks. Easily set up and easy to take down. We'll see...

[IconarmsDealer]

Unless that water is really whipping across there most autos will make it. I have seen mini vans make it (L33t) and even a n old chevy Nova......Now if you are driving a smart car I wouldnt try it.. Theres always the back way in..

Drive slow, and follow the track of others

[ultimentra]

If your driving a car, just show up early and ask someone for a ride across. Always worked for me .