Flume Road Trail #154 - Cottonwood, AZ

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Flume Road Trail #154


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Flume Road Trail #154 follows the old road used during construction of the dam and flume that divert and deliver water to nearby Irving Power Plant. The flume and power plant were built in 1916 and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The trail starts across the creek from the parking area and parallels the creek for a short distance before climbing to a gate, which it passes through. The trail then ascends a hillside and junctions with Flume Rd. after 0.25 miles.

The trail heads east, passing under the flume several times. Upper Sonoran Desert vegetation (juniper, cottonwood, and white-barked sycamore) line the creek banks. The trail ends at the dam, just downstream from the Fossil Springs Wilderness. At 3.5 miles long, with a total elevation change of 440 feet, the trail may be considered of moderate difficulty.

Facilities: Flume Road Trail #154 has no facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Flume Road Trail #154.

Best Time To Visit: Flume Road Trail #154 is open year-round.

Fees: No fees are charged for the use of this trail.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: Leashed pets are allowed.

Directions: To reach Flume Road Trail #154 from Cottonwood, go east on Highway 260 just past Camp Verde, turn south onto Forest Road 708 and continue about 20 miles to trailhead. To reach the trail from Highway 87 west of Strawberry, turn west onto Forest Road 708 and continue about 14 miles to the trailhead. The well-marked parking area is just east of the Irving Power Plant, about 100 yards off the road.

Address

Red Rock Ranger District

P.O. Box 300

Sedona, Arizona 86339

Phone
General: (928) 282-4119

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