Fig Trail and a Kayak
14.5 mi943 ft
2,201 ft
1,749 ft
A difficult trail to do by itself, Fig Trail starts on the east side of Verde River, wanders eastward to a cabin, and then ends. One can follow Sheep Creek back down to Verde River and float for awhile, if you bring a packraft.
Photos
Tara being far too excited about the trip
Mazatzal Ridgeline in the early morning light
Short, well-marked connecting trail between roads
High above the Verde River
Getting ready for a lazy crossing
Low-key start of the trail
An easy tread to follow
Great water source along the trail
More obvious trail to follow
One of the few cairns along the trail
Interesting section across the rocky moonscape
Looking over at SB Mountain
Thick vegetation and big trees near Sheep Creek
Trickling water at Fig Spring
Old cabin at Fig Spring
Winter hiking in AZ
End of Sheep Creek slowly being swallowed up
Hiking in the sandy creek bed
Time for some floating
Lazy going down the river
Tara easily beating me down the river
Along the way
Spring 1
- Fig Spring
Shoreline 1
- Verde River Gaging Station
Ruin 1
- Fig Spring Cabin
Trailhead 1
- Fig Trail