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Sep 21, 2023
This trail is one of my favorite and most memorable trails I have hiked in Arizona. Beautiful, large granite plaques mark the trail all the way along to a large, beautiful monument at the end, where … Full review by brockelju
Nov 19, 2020
Great hike it was cold when we went the second week of November. We did the entire hike and the journey trail, it was a good workout for the wife and I. We stayed on the trail probably about 70% of … Full review by TanksAndFire
Sep 17, 2020
What an awesome tribute! Hubby and I stopped here on our way home from a short vacay and I'm so glad we did. The roadside memorial is nicely situated off the highway with plenty of parking. There wer… Full review by carrie0320
Has any tried to come up from Yarnell along the dry river beds? Not physically capable to do the hike, but the shorter distance through town, I would be able to pay respects.
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You may be able to go through the safe area of the ranch to the burn out spot its less than a mile
Was there a week ago and they must pick up what people leave behind every so often the burnout site was clean and well kept with lots of items left by people to pay their respect.
I am visiting from Canada this month and I will be driving in the area. I won't have time to make the hike until next year. is there someplace near the road that commemorates the hotshots so that I can pay my respects there until next year when I return?
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Yes. There is a parking lot at the trail head with signage on the Wickenburg bound lane (downhill) highway is split on the hillside so make sure you're headed in the right direction. A …
Yes. There is a parking lot at the trail head with signage on the Wickenburg bound lane (downhill) highway is split on the hillside so make sure you're headed in the right direction. A history of the crew and their tragic fate is on the Arizona state parks page. You may also be interested in looking up the Storm King site near Glenwood Springs, Colorado- the deadliest day for fire crews until the hotshots.
Is there a campsite nearby to stay overnight then do the hike?
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I don't know of any campsites in Yarnell, where the memorial is located. There are a number of campgrounds in the Prescott National Forest, about 45 a 45 minute drive. Also, …
I don't know of any campsites in Yarnell, where the memorial is located. There are a number of campgrounds in the Prescott National Forest, about 45 a 45 minute drive. Also, hotels/motels, restaurants, etc
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