Verde Rim Trail - Cottonwood, AZ
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The Verde Rim Trail is a moderate, 7.6-mile hike, climbing to 5,900 feet. The views from this long trail are spectacular. Most impressive is the view of the extremely rugged country below this rim to the Verde River. From here you can also see the Mazatzal Mountains to the east, Four Peaks to the south, and the Bradshaw Mountains to the west. This is a fairly level trail, traversing along the edge of the Verde Rim for much of its length. The climb to Pine Mountain, however, is difficult. The trail does not actually go to the top of the mountain, though it is only a short but steep hike from the trail to the top.


Facilities: There are no facilities available at Verde Rim Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Verde Rim Trail's best times are Spring, fall and winter.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail lies within the Pine Mountain Wilderness and the use of any motorized or mechanized equipment, including bicycles, is prohibited.

Directions: To reach the Verde Rim Trail from Cottonwood, travel south on I-17, exit the I-17 Freeway at the Dugas Interchange. From there take the road to Dugas (Forest Road 68). East of Dugas there is a junction with Forest Road 68G. Take Forest Raod 68G (high clearance vehicle only) almost due east for about another 8 miles. On Tule Mesa the road heads southeast. At a point about 0.6 miles past where Forest Road 68G passes under the power lines this road turns east and descends the rim towards the Childs Power Plant. Another 4WD road (Forest Road 9626B) continues south towards the Pine Mountain Wilderness boundary for about 1.1 miles. The trailhead is located at the wilderness boundary.

Map: Click here for a map to Verde Rim Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Verde Rim Trail.

 
Address
Prescott National Forest/Verde Ranger District
300 E Hwy 260
P.O. Box 670
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322
Phone
General: (928) 567-4121
TTY: (928) 567-1108
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