Triple C

Total Miles
2.3

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Starts out as an easy two-track trail from the water tank. At 0.5 miles in, you'll pass the wildlife water catchment on your right. The trail crosses CCC Creek several times as it twists through the juniper trees. At 1.1 miles in, you leave the creek and start climbing as the trail narrows. The climb is rocky, and there is one ledge to negotiate. Trail levels out at 1.6 miles. The trail then continues another mile or so until you reach the peak. There is a small fire pit, and the views of Prescott Valley all the way to the San Francisco Peaks are amazing.

Photos of Triple C

Triple C
Triple C

Difficulty

The one ledge on the climb is a 5, but the rest of the trail is a 3.

History

CCC Canyon is named for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Created in 1932 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal, the CCC created jobs for millions and was integral to creating roads in the area.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Triple C can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Follow Road 72 from the Jerome Fire Station. At 7.7 miles, turn left onto FS 318A. At 14.5 miles, turn left (at APS substation). The alternative is to take Perkinsville Road from Chino Valley to 318A. Travel 0.8 miles to the CCC Tank.

Triple C Map

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