“It’s not the destination..It’s the journey” The Verde Canyon Railroad boasts a truly spectacular experience carving through the red rock hills.

You can catch Bald Eagle and other wildlife during the 20 mile adventure. This is an ideal event for the whole family.

The trail begins in the old rock jail parking area in Old Town, across the street from Pizzeria Bocce. It’s an easy walk along the Verde River to Dead Horse Ranch State Park, or loop back into Old Town Cottonwood.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers visitors access to camp, fish, and hike the beautiful banks of the Verde River.

The Monument protects a set of well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. The cliff dwellings of the Sinagua people date back to the 12th century.