Verde River access off FR131

[fotogirl53]

Does anyone know of a trail down the canyon to the Verde River from FR 131, just outside of Clarkdale. The river is not accessible for about 6 miles (signs) and then the canyon walls start. I do not have rappelling experience. Can it be accessed through the bottom of the Packard property where Sycamore Canyon meets the Verde? I would love to explore this area.

[fotogirl53]

Thanks to a local from Clarkdale, I found an access to the Verde Canyon.

[TwoWeims]

I just found this spot while out exploring today. I have been looking for the same thing for a while. I have attached a map showing the location. If you park at the "P" it is an easy scramble down the wash to the river.

UPDATE: This location is not within the Bald Eagle Closure Area.

VR Access.pdf

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[TwoWeims]

I found an even better spot to access the river today.

Attached is another map showing roughly the same area as the previous one. I have updated it with the correct road numbers and the new access location.
Just park at the end of Road 9515 and take a leisurely walk down to the river.

VR Access 2.pdf

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