Bill, sorry to say but you are pretty much SOL for water north of Flagstaff until you hit the Colorado river. South is another story. I'd recommend getting a Grand Canyon backpacking permit and try that.
corwin
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I was up north of Flagstaff last week. It's beautiful green country,
> about 8000 feet up, open forest with lots of forest service roads to
> access the backcountry. I'd like to organize a trek next year of about
> 7 days.
>
> I looked in the Phoenix REI for some guidance, but every trail I checked
> in the books said "no water available".
>
> Is it possible to set off in a loop or lollipop, with 7 days food and
> obtain water on the way? What are the water sources? Where is the font
> of information on this part of the country?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
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