Palatki Heritage Site

Signed as trail 80A, Palatki Ruins Loop Spur stretches 0.2 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The tread is packed material brought in and rolled flat, and grades of 5-8% mean the miles climb gently. It is held to class 3 standards. Loose rock turns up after storms, so watch your step on the downhill side. Take water for everyone in your group, and turn back if the weather changes. Check with the Red Rock Ranger District for closures, fire limits, and parking rules before you drive out.

Palatki Ruins Loop is public land walking in the Coconino National Forest, 0.6 miles of it, managed by the Red Rock Ranger District close to Sedona, Arizona. Dirt and rock underfoot, with a 5-8% grade that climbs steadily rather than sharply. It carries the number 80 and is held to class 3 standards. Rain and snowmelt can leave the footing slick, and washes may hold water for a day or two. Pack water and a hat. Shade comes and goes, and afternoons heat up fast. The Red Rock Ranger District can tell you about closures and any pass you need to leave a car at the start.

Red Cliff Trail is public land walking in the Coconino National Forest, 0.32 miles of it, managed by the Red Rock Ranger District close to Sedona, Arizona. Grades run 5-8%, so the climbing is gradual, and the footing is plain dirt and rock. It carries the number 62 and is held to class 2 standards. Rain and snowmelt can leave the footing slick, and washes may hold water for a day or two. Pack water and a hat. Shade comes and goes, and afternoons heat up fast. The Red Rock Ranger District can tell you about closures and any pass you need to leave a car at the start.

Walkers heading out from Sedona, Arizona will find Palatki Ruins Face Trail at 0.2 miles long, in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. The tread is dirt and rock left in place, and grades of 5-8% mean the miles climb gently. It carries the number 80B and is held to class 3 standards. Storm runoff moves dirt around, so the tread may look different from one season to the next. Carry water, wear shoes with grip, and give yourself more time than the distance suggests. For closures, dog rules, or parking questions, the Red Rock Ranger District is the place to ask.

Merry Maids of Cottonwood is a home cleaning service at 3545 E State Route 89A. It cleans homes in Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, and Camp Verde. It offers free estimates. Choices include regular cleaning, one-time jobs, deep cleaning, move in and move out cleaning, and cleaning after building work. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To set up a visit, call (928) 504-5556. The national line, (888) 894-6174, can also point you to this office. Ask how often the crew can come, what is covered in each visit, and what the price will be.

Fort Verde State Historic Park sits at 125 East Hollamon Street in Camp Verde. Arizona State Parks runs it, and there is an entry fee. The park is open every day from 9 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon, with shorter hours on December 24, and closed on December 25. The site is wheelchair accessible. Each fall the park hosts Fort Verde Days, set for October 10 and 11, 2026. Old fort buildings and a museum tell the story of the place. The phone number is (928) 567-3275. Call to check hours before holidays, since they change.

Gold King Mine & Ghost Town

Out on Perkinsville Road above Jerome, Arizona, this is an open air site of old mining buildings, vintage vehicles and a working sawmill, with gold panning for visitors. It opens Wednesday through Monday and is closed Tuesdays. From March through November the gates are open from 9 to 5, and from December through February from 10 to 5. Admission is $12 for ages 13 to 79, $7 for ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under and for anyone 80 or older. Call (928) 634-0053 to check the hours before a long drive.

The park sits at 100 Douglas Road in Jerome, Arizona, on ground about 1501 meters above sea level. Its centerpiece is the Douglas Mansion, and the displays inside cover the mining that built the town. Doors are open every day from 9 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. There is a fee to enter, so bring a way to pay. The building is wheelchair accessible. Arizona State Parks manages the site. Call (928) 634-5381 to ask about current fees, tours or a group visit before you drive up the hill, since times can change around holidays.