Camp Verde Trail

Dalton's AC Heating & Refrigeration fixes and installs heating and cooling systems. The shop is at 3701 W Cherry Creek Rd in Camp Verde, and it serves Camp Verde and Cottonwood. Work includes furnace and AC repair, tune-ups, and full system replacement, plus refrigeration. It also offers a Royal Club Membership for regular upkeep. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is closed on weekends. Call (928) 567-7171 to set up a visit. Ask how soon a tech can come and what a visit costs.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

Out of Africa Wildlife Park is at 3505 West Camp Verde Bridgeport Highway. It is open every day from 9:30 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon, and the last admission is at 4:00 PM, so arriving late leaves little time. The park closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas. A safari tour takes visitors out among the animals, and there is a zip line and behind-the-scenes tours for people who want a closer look. Plan a few hours rather than a quick stop. Call (928) 567-2840 or send email to ask about ticket prices, tour times and group rates.

Arnold Trail is one of the shortest trails we list near Camp Verde, at 0.34 miles. It sits in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest and carries the number 0510. The typical grade runs 5 to 8 percent, so it climbs steadily without being steep. The surface is native material, and the trail class is 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all listed as allowed uses. A trail this short usually works as a link between longer routes rather than as a walk on its own. We do not yet hold parking or trailhead details for it, so check with that office before you set off.

Box T Trail is a long route in the Prescott National Forest, listed at 10.36 miles. It is managed by the Verde Ranger District and numbered 0511. The surface is native material, meaning dirt and rock rather than pavement. Grades run from 5 to 8 percent, so the climbing is steady rather than sharp. It is rated trail class 2, a basic path without much construction. Allowed uses are wide: hiking, horseback riding, bicycles and all terrain vehicles. Because motorized and quiet users share the same tread, expect company. Ask the Verde Ranger District about conditions and closures before you go.

Buckskin Trail is 1.88 miles near Camp Verde, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 179. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, moderate throughout, and the surface is native material. The trail class is 1, the least developed class, so expect rough tread and light marking rather than a graded path. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. On a class 1 trail the navigation matters as much as the distance: carry a map and do not rely on signs at junctions.