Fossil Creek to Child's Campground

Total Miles
6.4

Elevation

1,223.37 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Fossil Creek to Child's Campground
5

Trail Overview

This 6.5-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Fossil Creek to the Childs dispersed camping area along the Verde River. The last drop down to the campground is rated 2 Easy, do not attempt with a 2WD vehicle. There is a decommissioned Hydropower plant built in 1950 next to the campground. The trail up to the campground sign is passable by any 2WD vehicle.

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Fossil Creek to Child's Campground
Fossil Creek to Child's Campground

Difficulty

This is a maintained dirt road.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Max Smith
Jun 20, 2023
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate

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