Backway to Sheeps Bridge

Trail Overview

This trail provides a shorter alternative to Bloody Basin Road for viewing Sheeps Bridge and the Hot Springs. This trail is simple enough, but there are a few water crossings. The second crossing across the Verde River is the most challenging part of this trail. The key to this crossing is staying downriver and hugging the rapids or it gets deep fast. After crossing the river, the rest of the trail is relatively tame. One section has deep ruts and silty sand, but it's easily managed in an aggressive stock 4x4. Due to the river crossing, you should not attempt this right after a hard rain or with rain in the forecast.

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Difficulty

Besides the river crossing, this trail is easy.

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