Fossil Springs Trail Head

Stupid

It can't be improved because it is CLOSED no signs no warning waste of gas and your car will be so covered with dust you won't be able to see out of the window.

hard hike, worth the effort!

If you get a permit for the 8mi hike (turns out to be closer to 10), make sure to be prepared! It's amazing hike that passes through beautiful terrain, but the elevation change is brutal. If you take ...

Fossil Creek Hike

Do yourself a favor and do this hike in the winter. We only saw one other hiker the entire day. We were wearing light jackets and were comfortable during late January. We entered from the Verde Val...

Fossil spring is a beautiful oasis

Main entrance is about 10-15 miles east of Camp Verde on highway 260. The spring itself is incredible with a waterfall & lush greenery. However, parking is extremely limited (you need to sign up wee...

Gorgeous views on the way down and back up, and amazing scenery at the bottom

At the time of year we went (March), there was no permit required to park. It was close to 30 degrees Fahrenheit at the trailhead, but warmed up to the 70s at the bottom of the canyon. This is not...