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A Day in the Verde Valley, AZ
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| Hiking | 3.18 Miles |
308 AEG |
| | Hiking | 3.18 Miles | | | |
| 308 ft AEG | | | | |
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| partners | | Deb and I took the day to visit some areas in AZ that we had not been to before.
Crane Petroglyph Site / V - Bar - V Trail #94
1 mile, 68'AEG
This ones only open Friday - Sunday. After checking in at the visitors center, we made three short hike to the panel. reportedly there are 1032 unique glyphs visible, with more buried. The docent at the wall was providing some interesting info and insights into the glyphs. The most interesting part was the calendar that would show the equinox of the four seasons that would determine planting and harvesting schedules.
Montezuma Well
.8 miles, 130' AEG
This was much cooler than I expected. A couple of ruins built into the sides of the well above and one down at water level. Water is from springs and 10% of the water is turned over daily. Water escapes through the travertine to Wet Beaver Creek. It was channeled for irrigating crops.
We hit the Pit House on the way out. Not much to see here if you have seen other pit houses.
Montezuma Castle
.62 miles, 100' AEG
I'd done this one 25 years ago. Worth a stop if you are in the area. This was the busiest of all our stops on the day.
Fort Verde State Park
I'd been here once briefly when Denny and I were hiking the General Crook Trail. Spent some time going through the museum and then the buildings across the street. Had the place to ourselves. |
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