Forest Road 414, Tonto National Forest

Nighthiker · Post by **Nighthiker** » Feb 01 2002 5:00 am

I spent the day (2/24) exploring the area the 414 road northwest of Rye (AZ 87, Beeline Highway) and spent most of the day exploring the Cypress Thicket. Anyone hiked from the unnamed trailhead for trail 24 ?

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Feb 01 2002 5:00 am

It's been about six years or so but I've mountain biked the area behind Oxbow over to Cypress Thicket. Mines are scattered in the hills.

I haven't hiked the trails over there but I believe Sid Hayes has ran over by North Peak.

joebartels · Post by **joebartels** » Feb 01 2002 5:00 am

Yes... look up North Peak Trail in the TrailDEX, Sid has a comment on the #24

Gorp list....
24 - North Peak Trail
3.5 miles in length. Middle section is very steep. East end is hard to find. West-to-east travel is recommended because of grade. Not recommended for horses.
Elevation: 4,240 feet to 6,220 feet.
Termini: Road #414A and Trail #23 ear L.F. Ranch at East Verde River.

Nighthiker · Post by **Nighthiker** » Feb 01 2002 5:00 am

Thanks for the info, since the trail does not have a name I was not sure if it would be in the index and under what name.