Flume Road Trail #154

Flume Road Trail #154


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Flume Road Trail #154 follows the old road used during the 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 Road after .25 miles. The trail heads east, passing under the flume several times.

Upper Sonoran Desert vegetation (juniper, pinon, and agave) covers the arid hillsides, while riparian species (Fremont cottonwood and white-barked sycamore) line the creek banks. The trail ends at the dam, just downstream from Fossil Springs Wilderness Area.

At 3.5 miles and an elevation change of 440 feet, this trail should be considered easy. This trail is open to hikers and equestrians.

Facilities: A parking area is available at Flume Road Trail #154.

Reservations: Reservations are not required or accepted to use Flume Road Trail #154.

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

Fees: No fees are charged to use this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicapped-accessible.

Rules: Pets must be on a leash.

Directions: To reach Flume Road Trail #154 from Payson: Take Highway 260 west to Highway 87 and head north. Turn west on FR 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.

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Coconino National Forest

P.O. Box 20429

Sedona, Arizona 86341-0429

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