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Railroad Draw Trail #68
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Railroad Draw Trail #68 is mainly a cattle trail and is used infrequently for recreational hiking or riding. It is, however, a part of the trail network providing access to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.
After a fairly steep climb from Sycamore Creek, the trail is fairly level for the last 2.7 miles, staying at elevations of about 4,200 feet. The trail ends at its junction with FR 639. Sycamore Trail #63 intersects just 0.3 miles north of this road junction. Travel east on Sycamore Trail #63 for 1.75 miles to connect with Packard Mesa Trail #66. No drinking water is available on this trail. With a total elevation change but little over 600 feet along its length of 3 miles, Railroad Draw Trail #68 may be considered moderate to easy.

Facilities: Railroad Draw Trail #68 has no facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Railroad Draw Trail #68.

Best Time To Visit: Spring, fall, and winter are the best times to use Railroad Draw Trail #68.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: The use of any mechanized or motorized equipment is prohibited on the central portions of this trail that lie within the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.

Directions: To reach Railroad Draw Trail #68 from Clarkdale, take the road to Tuzigoot Monument. After crossing the Verde River bridge, turn left immediately on the road that parallels the river. This becomes FR 131, which is dirt. Take this road for about 10 miles to the Sycamore Canyon overlook and the wilderness boundary just east of the Packard Ranch. Then take the road west past the Packard Ranch. At 1.5 miles from FR 131 there is a gate that may be locked. If so, hikers will have to walk to the trailhead from here. It is about 1.3 miles from this gate to where the trail begins just north of Sycamore Creek.

Address
Chino Valley Ranger District
735 N. Hwy. 89
Chino Valley, Arizona 86323
Phone
General: (928) 777-2200
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