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Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead
Trailhead accesses trail that was an old wagon route built in 1864. It’s steep and treacherous with beautiful vistas. Builder and rancher King Woolsey charged soldiers and civilians two cents per mile for its use in the old days.
Provides access to:
Facilities
- No drinking water
- No garbage service- Please pack it out
At a Glance
| Fees: | No |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Camp Verde, AZ |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Parking:- This site has ample parking, with turn-around for trailers and a hitching rack for horses.
Directions:
From Camp Verde, AZ: Northwest on Hwy 260 to Cherry Rd. (County Rd 75 which is 2.7 miles north of I-17). Left on Cherry Rd. for 2.2 miles. Trailhead is on the left. (Note: Cherry Rd. is only paved for part of the way to the trailhead, but is accessible to passenger vehicles during dry weather.)
Activities
Mountain Biking
- Mountain bikes are allowed to use this trail.
Day Hiking
- A favorite exercise route for locals. For more information please visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/r3/prescott/recreation/trails/verde/index.shtml.
Horse Riding
- This trail is popular with equestrians. For more information please visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/r3/prescott/recreation/trails/verde/index.shtml
Alerts & Warnings
- Big Bug Mesa and Senator Hwy-Horsethief Road Closures
- New hours begin 3/17/25 at Verde Ranger Station
- Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water
- Toilets temporarily CLOSED at Lynx Lake North Shore
- Intermittent Road Closures on MIngus Mountain
- #03-09-05-24-09 Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions
- Lynx Lake & Verde River Annual Bald Eagle Closures 12/1 - 6/30
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
Location