Waterfall Trail--Accessible from Strawberry?

[ddgrunning]

The hike description suggests yes, but from all I can tell, the road in from Strawberry is closed off near the TH to the Fossil Springs Trail #18(?) Seems like the only access is from the Camp Verde side (and a looong, somewhat rough, dirt road).

I would rather come in from the Strawberry side, if possible, but definitely don't want to risk hitting a closed road ....

[ddgrunning]

I should clarify: Is the parking area accessible by car from Strawberry?

[trekkin_gecko]

you can park at the top of fossil springs trail #18, accessible from strawberry
it's a four mile hike down to the creek
you're not near the waterfall trail, either, but near the decommissioned dam area https://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=507004
you cannot drive to the waterfall parking area from the strawberry side
here's some forest service information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconin ... 6&actid=50

[Dschur]

And need a parking permit ahead of time to access any of the parking areas in the Fossil Creek/springs area during the month April-Oct..