| when? | April 4, 2026 Saturday | |
| Trip Report : May 24, 2025 | ||
| Trip Report : September 24, 2011 | ||
| Trip Report : September 12, 2009 | where? | Coconino National Forest |
| the hike |
Join me on this hike that is present in the lower portion of the Mogollon Rim that will end
in an overlook on the upper portion of West Clear Creek National Wilderness. The hike
starts on Forest Road 142G, one of several rough dirt roads that wander among
junipers and a stand of tall Ponderosa Pines 23 miles east of Camp Verde. At
approximately 1.5 miles we will encounter The V. Lazy Cabin that was built in the late
50s but is now a dilapidated homestead. The cabin is the focal point of a rickety ranch
spread with a barn, a well, corrals and an outhouse that remains somewhat intact due to
decades of patch work jobs. A corrugated metal roof sags over boarded up windows
and asphalt shingles. Beyond the corrals, we will open a gate eventually leading to
Macks Tank No. 1. Forest
Road 142G intersects Forest Road 13 on the left; hikers will continue on Forest Road
142G on the right. Forest Road 142G will then intersect 9376C where the hikers will
take a left turn. The group will continue past a sign marked Rim Tank Basin. Cliffs of
the basal-laden walls of West Clear Creek will come into view where the hikers will stop
for lunch.
The hikers will then head back to the cars. Pace: Moderate, easy pace. This hike is rocky in sections where hiking boots and sticks are recommended. Layered clothing is also recommended because the trail can be very windy. If you require a fast paced, highly aerobic workout, this is not the hike for you! Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera |
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| distance | 8 - 10 miles | |
| time | 5-6 hours | |
| EC | +-1000' elevation change | |
| elevations | 5900' at the trailhead | |
| type | In & Out | |
| starting at |
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| on trail | 90% | |
| rating | "B" Rate yourself as a hiker. | |
| dogs allowed | no | |
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Pine | |
| leader |
You must email the leader to confirm. Please provide your cell phone number when you sign up in case we need to contact you on the day of the hike. |
|
| meet | TBD AM in the parking lot of McDonald’s parking lot on the NE corner of I-17 & Carefree Highway, Tramonto Marketplace. Park away from the entrance to McDonald’s. | |
| drive | From Interstate 17 in Camp Verde, take the State Route 260 exit and continue east towards Pine/Strawberry to Forest Road 142G on the left past milepost 242. Forest Road 142G is not signed but there is a stop sign and cattle guard a few yards up the road. Park in the dirt past the cattle guard. |
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