Upper Verde River Field Tour Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jun 7, 2025; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM  (Mountain)

Organized By: Yavapai Group

Location: 1090 AZ-89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, USA

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Event Organizers:
Gary Beverly
   gbverde99@gmail.com
   (928) 308-1003

March 8, April 26, May 17, June 7 (all Saturdays)

Upper Verde River Wildlife Area. "C" (3 mi, 300' EC OW) 9 AM-3 PM

After eagle spotting at Del Rio Springs, we'll visit the headwaters of the Verde at Sullivan Dam and learn about the new Verde Headwaters State Park. Then, we’ll hike down a trail to the Verde River and have lunch in the shady riparian forest and tell stories about the river. After lunch, we’ll explore down river to find beaver dams, wildlife and really pretty scenery.  Bring your camera. We’ll learn about the natural history of and the conservation issues surrounding the Verde River, which is particularly threatened by groundwater pumping that will eventually transform the upper Verde into a dry wash, destroying the riparian habitat of 16 threatened and endangered species. You may ask for photos of the area.  Pre-reservation required, 12-hiker limit. Contact Gary Beverly at gbverde99@gmail.com (email preferred) or call 928-308-1003. Prescott.

Level: Easy

Cost: No charge. Donations welcome

Signup Instructions: We will email detailed instructions on the Wednesday before the hike.

Bring: You should bring a light jacket, camera, hat, two liters of water, lunch, and a sense of humor. Walking stick is your option.

Signup Restrictions: Must be able to hike 3 miles on uneven trails. The elevation change is 300' down, then up. Hiking along the river is on flat ground,

Carpool: We will carpool starting from the meeting location in Chino Valley

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.