| Facilities: Lower Soldier Camp Trail has livestock facilities provided at its trailhead. Gas, food, and lodging can be found in Mesa. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Lower Soldier Camp Trail. Best Time To Visit: Lower Soldier Camp Trail is open year round, as permitted by the weather. Fees: No fee is charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Neither motorized or mechanized transport are permitted on this trail. The maximum group size is 15; the maximum amount of saddle or pack animals of any kind is 15 per group. Horseback riding is not recommended for this trail. Directions: To reach Lower Soldier Camp Trail from Mesa, travel north on State Highway 87. 11.5 miles north of the Verde River Bridge (and just past the Desert Vista Rest Stop), turn right (east) onto Four Peaks Road 143. Drive 2.5 miles to Forest Road 401. Turn right and drive 4.4 miles to Cottonwood Camp. The trail begins east across Cottonwood Wash. | |
