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Buttes and Boulders loop-- new trail in Coconino forest

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Coconino forest has released what they call the Buttes and Boulders loop.  Some of you have done some of this trail as it goes by Apache Maid cabin.  I've done most of it before, but not as a loop.  What I like about it is Buckhorn cabin, a nicely preserved cabin that backs right to a pretty cool canyon.   The portion of the trail that runs from Lake Mary Road to Buckhorn cabin is perfect for an ATV because it is rough as a cob and constantly twists and turns.  In the Jeep it was brutal.  Luckily, the cabin can be accessed from Cedar Flat, and that portion of the trail isn't bad at all.  ( Cedar flats  is accessed off of FR 618 in the Verde Valley)  Buckhorn cabin would be a great place to overnight on this trail or a modified version of it.  I've also been to Hollingshead cave.  A pretty drive to a pretty small hole in the hillside.

 

Link to the Coconino Nat'l Forest description: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=84330&fbclid=IwAR0o_tquFNxwR4L-risa_zI7qRRb_2Nwic7vMf4nVBxwNqEFecS2HkM0o0E

 

Some Pics:

Buckhorn cabin:

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The road crosses a dry water fall that leads to a drop into the canyon.  I wouldn't advise crossing if the water is flowing.

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The drop off

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Hollingshead cave entrance

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A real pretty area

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So, who's going to lead a trip there?  :) 

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That's cool! Lots of neat things to see in that area. While planning the Stoneman Lake to Camp Verde trip we did years back, I could clearly see lots of ways to connect trails and make a loop, so glad somebody did it!! 

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Very cool and has my interest. I have run, and will be running, Cedar Flat to Apache Maid before. I love that area because there is a lot of stuff to see.

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Looking at Gaia and it seems there are a couple of ways to get there from  Cedar Flats. That is provided I found the spot correctly.

 

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thanks for sharing this Tim!

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