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Barely more than a third of a mile long, at 0.38 miles, this is a short connector rather than a day outing. Grades still reach the 10 to 12 percent band, so the little distance it covers is climbed quickly. The tread is native dirt. Bicycles, horses, and hiking are the allowed uses, with no motorized travel listed. Trail 9706 is rated class 2, meaning light construction and a simple tread. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Its length makes it most useful as a link between longer routes, so look at a district map before you plan around it.

Trail 9705 runs 2.4 miles over native dirt, with no paving and no surfaced tread. Grades sit in the 8 to 10 percent band, so the climbing is steady rather than gentle. Hikers, riders on horseback, and people on bicycles may all use it. Motorized vehicles are not among the listed uses. It is rated trail class 2, which means a basic route with light construction and few built features. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Check with the ranger district for current conditions, since washes and storms change dirt tread quickly. Carry water and wear shoes with grip.

Ash Canyon Trail runs 2.89 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0539. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent. That is steep, and on a canyon route it usually means the climbing comes in long pushes rather than spread out evenly. The tread is native material; the class is 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the listed uses, though a grade this steep is hard work on a bike in at least one direction. Trailhead directions and water information are not posted for this trail, so plan from the district office before you go.

Hikers, riders on horseback and cyclists all share Gaddes 2 Trail, which runs 2.39 miles over native dirt near Jerome, Arizona. The grade stays gentle, between 5 and 8 percent, so the climbing is moderate next to the steeper routes on the mountain. It is rated trail class 3, meaning the tread is wider and better defined than a rough backcountry path. The route carries number 9037 and falls under the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. Check with the district for seasonal closures, fire restrictions and current conditions before you set out, and pack water for the whole trip.

At 7.67 miles, this is the longest of the routes in the Verde Ranger District listed here, and the grades are the steepest band on offer at 10 to 12 percent. The tread is native dirt throughout. Hiking, horseback riding, and bicycles are the allowed uses, and motors are not on that list. Trail 0114 is rated class 3, so the tread is better defined than a rough path, though length and grade still make it a full outing. The Prescott National Forest manages it. Start early in warm months, carry more water than you think you need, and ask the ranger district about conditions first.

Advanced Septic Service is a septic contractor in Cottonwood, Arizona. The company installs septic tanks, designs and repairs septic systems, repairs drain fields, pumps tanks and services lift stations. It also works on alternative septic systems for lots where a standard system does not fit. The business is listed as licensed and insured, gives free estimates, and offers emergency service. Hours are listed around the clock every day of the week. The service area covers Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Camp Verde, Rimrock and Sedona, on both sides of Mingus Mountain. You can call or email to set up a visit or ask for a quote.

Arizona Waste Water Services (AWWS) is at 3725 Old State Highway #279 in Camp Verde and works on septic systems. Its service area covers Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Camp Verde, Rimrock and Sedona, which is most of the valley. The office is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed at weekends, and the business is marked as offering emergency service. Estimates are free. State license ROC 207509, class CR-41 for septic tanks and systems, was active when we checked on 20 September 2026. The phone number is (928) 203-9320.

Septic work is the trade at Blackhills Pumping Inc, 1330 Paradise Dr in Cottonwood. The company's own site lists septic tank pumping, grease trap pumping, tank certification, electronic tank locating, and drain line cleaning. Televised pipeline troubleshooting is also listed as a way to find the cause of a clog. The site says the company has over 20 years of experience. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the office closed on Saturday and Sunday. Records show the service area covering Cottonwood and Sedona. Call (928) 634-3578 or email blkhlspumping@gmail.com.