| Rank: #18 | Canyon Depth: 1,080 ft. |
| Rim Elevation: 4,680 ft. | Stream Elevation: 3,600 ft. |
| Vegetation: Pinyon-juniper on canyon sides. Cottonwoods, mesquite, colombine, and watercress in riparian zone. | Frequently Seen Animals: deer, mountain lion (rare), bandit-masked ringtail cat, many birds including cactus wren and hermit thrush, fishing (permit required). |
| Hiking Season: All year. |
| Name: ParsonsTrail #144 | Difficulty: Easy |
| Length of Hike (r/t): 8.0 miles | Trail Elevation Change: 200 ft. |
| Trail Low Point: 3,560 ft. | Trail High Point: 3,760 ft. |
| Water: Perennial (nonpotable) | |
| Tips: Trail drops steeply for first 200 feet, then continues upstream at an easy grade. First Primitive Wilderness area designated in Arizona. | |
| Hiking Permit Needed: None | Maximum Group Size: |
| Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed | Horses Permitted: Yes. |
| Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes | Mountain Bikes Permitted: No |
| Swimming: Yes. | |
| Safety Tips: Bring wading shoes for multiple stream crossings. Do not dive or jump into pools. | |
| General Location: Verde Valley north of Clarkdale. | Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes. |
| Nearest Town: Camp Verde | |
| Directions: Follow signs to Tuzigoot Nat'l Monument from Clarkdale, turn left on Sycamore Canyon Rd. (FR 131) just after crossing Verde River. Follow road 11 miles to trailhead. | |
| U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Clarkdale S. E., Sycamore Basin | Office of Tourism Region: Central Territory |
| County: Yavapai | Managing Agency: Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 300, Sedona AZ 86336, (928) 282-4119 |
| Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/parsons-tr.shtml |
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