Welcome to The Verde River Paddle Trail The Verde River Paddle Trail stretches 6.5 miles from the Tuzigoot Bridge to the Highway 89A Bridgeport Bridge. River access points are main- tained by the Verde River Greenway-State Natural Area and Dead Horse Ranch State Park. This guide is intended to help inform canoers, kayakers and other river paddlers about what to expect along this portion of the 200 mile Verde River. The guide is composed of four map segments along with a descrip- tive narrative. The river maps are oriented downstream from a paddler’s point-of-view. A vicinity map shows how the segment maps provide cover- age of each river reach. The Verde River is a dynamic natural resource. Water levels, channel ob- structions and many other factors can change on a daily basis. River recreationists are advised to practice Safe Paddling. x Never paddle alone x Inform friends and/or family of your paddling plans x Check conditions before you go x Dress appropriately for the expected weather x Wear a life jacket x Know your watercraft’s limitations x Paddle within your skill level x Avoid high, swift water x Scout any hazard about which you have doubts. x Respect private property along the river. x Dispose of all trash properly For more information contact: Dead Horse Ranch State Park: 928-634-5283 Verde River Greenway: 928-639-0312 The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to be a statement of conditions at any one time. Conditions can vary greatly in relation to temperature, weather, water level, and other factors. All persons intending to run this river are responsible for personally assessing these conditions, as well as their own ability to cope with them. You should be aware that all recreational use of this type in- volves a degree of risk, and persons engaging in this activity assume the risk associated therewith. The infor- mation in this guide is used entirely at the reader's discretion, and is made available on the expressed condi- tion that no liability, expressed or implied, is accepted by Arizona State Parks or any of its associates, employ- ees, branches or subsidiaries for the accuracy, content or use thereof. 3360 Verde River Greenway 3400 0 8 Paddle Trail 32 3400 For more information contact: Highway 89A Verde River Greenway State Natural Area 928-639-0312 3440 www.azstateparks.com 3 4 4 0 3440 80 34 State Trust 0 4 34 3 440 40 Land 34 3 4 00 0 2 35 Downstream Mingus Ave Segment 4 0 2 Cottonwo 3 3 40 34 od St 3480 Coconino National Forest Main St 3440 Private Land e River Please Respect 356 0 3 Property Owners 560 3560 Highway 8 Verd Segment 3 9A 3280 32 80 33 60 3480 20 0 35 6 3520 35 35 2 0 340 0 3400 3440 344 0 3600 20 5 3 Dead Horse Ranch 40 34 State Park / 680 480 3 3 0 356 Verde River Greenway State Natural 640 Area 3 0 0 3640 40 4 36 40 3 34 3360 3520 3 4 40 Segment 2 348 0 0 340 00 36 34 00 332 0 3480 34 348 40 0 0 3 0 560 34 Tavasci 3 5 Marsh 20 Tuzigoot Tuzigoot Rd 0 00 640 National 36 3 356 0 Monument 356 33 6 0 600 3 0 4 3600 36 3 60 0 3400 Trails Roads Segment 1 Miles 0 60 00.1 0.2 0.4 0.63 0.8 1 3640 3600 40 36 348 0 0 This map is intended for reference use only. 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Arizona State Parks assumes no 00.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 responsibility for errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in this map. Verde River Paddle Trail Segment #1 River Description Mile 0.0 The Tuzigoot Bridge was constructed in the 1960’s. It has a unique geometry rarely used in normal bridge building. Mile 0.05 Turn right about a quarter mile east of Tuzigoot Bridge. Follow the gravel road to river access points near bridge. Mile 0.1 Several areas along the stream bank provide places to launch watercraft. The land on river left here is part of the Verde River Greenway. Mile 0.1 The large pool below the Tuzigoot Bridge provide a place for novice boaters to hone their paddling skills. Mile 0.25 The Hickey Ditch Diversion Dam diverts irrigation water to Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Scout on river left. Mile 0.25 A narrow gravel riffle runs on river left below the diversion. Mile 0.3 Some large boulders lie just beneath the low flow surface in this area. Watch the water carefully to find a route. Mile 0.65 River flow splits at the top of a large island. Both channels are normally navigable at low flows. However, the left channel provides better position for the upcoming scout. Mile 0.8 The Cottonwood Ditch Diversion Dam is one of the largest irrigation diversion structures along the urban stretch of the Verde River. Scout on river left. Mile 0.9 Trees bracket the channel not far below the diversion dam. Scout from river right. Mile 1.1 The Verde River turns sharply right here, creating a large braided and heavily vegetated gravel bar. Scout by from the landing in the middle of the stream channel. The water flow entering the river here is from Tavasi Marsh. Excellent views of Tuzigoot National Monument are noted here. Mile 1.25 Steps on river left mark the Flycatcher Rd RAP. 34°45'0"N 112°1'0"W 112°1'30"W City of Cottonwood Verde River Greenway Paddle Trail Riverfront Park Segment 2 3.0 Mile For more information contact: Verde River Greenway State Natural Area 928-639-0312 www.azstateparks.com d Roa asant asant oad R l Phe Ow 112°1'0"W 2.5 Mile 34°45'0"N 34°45'30"N Dead Horse Ranch State Park / Verde River Greenway State Natural Area Private Land Please Respect Property Owners Downstream 112°2'0"W 0 32 3360 3 2.0 Mile 1.5 Mile Flycatcher Road Flycatcher DH Private Land R Flume Please Respect Property Owners 34°45'30"N Scout Riffle Trees 0 Dead Horse Ranch0 Ranger Station Parking 34 Flume 3440 Trails Geologic Feature River Access Point Roads 3480 33 20 Hazard Verde River Greenway Offices 80 34 112°1'30"W 112°2'0"W This map is intended for reference use only. Accuracy of map Miles information is not guaranteed. Arizona State Parks assumes no 00.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 responsibility for errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in this map. Verde River Paddle Trail Segment #2 River Description Mile 1.25 A short trail leads to the river from the Flycatcher Road parking area. Steps help boaters access the streambank. Mile 1.25 The pool located here is one of the longest on this portion of Verde River, generally stretching over a third of a mile. Mile1.35 The pipe suspended over the river is a flume delivering irrigation water to Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Mile 1.65 The large pool ends with a small, shallow riffle. Mile 1.75 This riffle is often very shallow at low flows. Higher flows may send current into nearby trees. Mile 1.75 Old car bodies on river left are remnants of an erosion control technique that once enjoyed wide acceptance.