Fossil Creek to Child's Campground
Total Miles
6.4
Elevation
1,223.37 ft
Duration
0.75 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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.
Photos of Fossil Creek to Child's Campground
Difficulty
This is a maintained dirt road.
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