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Native American Heritage Pathway, AZ

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HAZ reminds you to respect the ruins. Please read the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 & Ruins Etiquette
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Difficulty 0.5 of 5
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Distance Loop 0.48 miles
Trailhead Elevation 3,128 feet
Elevation Gain 10 feet
Accumulated Gain 10 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 00:20
Kokopelli Seeds 0.53
 Interest Ruins & Historic
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Arcosanti - Native American Heritage Pathway
The_Eagle
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Routes 1,626
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Trips 2,760 map ( 18,597 miles )
Age 69 Male Gender
Location Far NE Phoenix, Az
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Preferred Feb, Nov, Mar, Jan → 7 AM
Sun  6:03am - 6:50pm
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Short Walk, Long Story
by The_Eagle

This short, easy hike loops through an open desert area, a short drive from the Verde Valley Archaeology Center in Camp Verde. At just about 0.5 miles round trip, the Native American Heritage Pathway offers more than just a walk—it’s a journey through ancient history.


The trail follows a flat, well-marked path with a series of signs and exhibits that highlight the lives of the early people who lived here over 1,500 years ago. Along the way, if you keep an eye out, you’ll see the outline of an excavated pit house, possible future replicas of native dwellings, and a thriving heritage garden growing traditional crops like corn, squash, and agave.
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The pathway is part of the Verde River String of Pearls, a collection of cultural and natural sites along the Verde River. Others include:
○ Tuzigoot National Monument (Clarkdale)
○ Lower TAPCO River Access Point (Clarkdale)
○ White Bridge River Access (Camp Verde)
○ Beasley Flat River Access (Near Camp Verde

Nothing truly exciting here. No climbing, no shade, more of a walk than a hike.

2025-04-24 The_Eagle


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    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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    Prescott Forest
    Prescott National Forest Pass

    Only trailheads with six "amenities" have fees. Amenities are picnic tables, trash, toilet, parking, interpretive signing and security.


     Directions
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     Road
    Paved - Car Okay

    To hike
    - Take Exit 287 for AZ-260 E toward Camp Verde.
    - Head east on AZ-260 for approximately 0.3 miles.
    - Turn left onto Homestead Parkway (this is the first traffic light east of I-17) .
    - Continue on Homestead Parkway for about 0.25 miles. Dirt parking lot is on the left
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