LAGOON LOOP
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Short in length but jam-packed with fun this wide dirt trail swings around a lagoon built by channeling Verde River water into a cove surrounded by colorful cliffs and views of the ore-rich hillsides of Mingus Mountain and Jerome. Level enough to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs, the trail stays close to the banks of the lagoon for up-close encounters with ducks, chattering warblers and swarms of red-winged blackbirds. Higher elevations, cool breezes and easy access to restrooms, drinking water and shaded picnic areas make this a popular destination for fishing, camping, and biking.
HIGHLIGHTS: Kid-friendly, watch able wildlife, close to civilization
LENGTH: Quarter-mile loop
RATING: easy
ELEVATION: 3,300’
GETTING THERE:
From the park entrance, the trail is accessed from any of the lagoon parking areas.
Information:
Visit pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/deadhorse.html or call (928) 634-5283
Fee: There’s a $6 day use fee per vehicle.
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