Kayak Verde River Greenway (Segment #1), Arizona

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The Verde River is a fantastic place to canoe, see Paddle Maps for route information. A river access point is located at the Tuzigoot bridge. You can put in at the Tuzigoot bridge and take out at Dead Horse Ranch; or put in at Dead Horse Ranch and take out at 89A. Check the stream levels before planning your trip. There's lots of twists and turns so be aware of sleepers and strainers. When in doubt: Scout. Mile 0.0: The Tuzigoot Bridge was constructed in the 1960’s. It has a unique geometry rarely used in normal bridge building. Mile 0.05: Turn right about a quarter mile east of Tuzigoot Bridge. Follow the gravel road to river access points near bridge. Mile 0.1: Several areas along the stream bank provide places to launch watercraft. The land on river left here is part of the Verde River Greenway. Mile 0.1:The large pool below the Tuzigoot Bridge provide a place for novice boaters to hone their paddling skills. Mile 0.25: The Hickey Ditch Diversion Dam diverts irrigation water to Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Scout on river left. Mile 0.25: A narrow gravel riffle runs on river left below the diversion. Mile 0.3: Some large boulders lie just beneath the low flow surface in this area. Watch the water carefully to find a route. Mile 0.65: River flow splits at the top of a large island. Both channels are normally navigable at low flows. However, the left channel provides better position for the upcoming scout. Mile 0.8: The Cottonwood Ditch Diversion Dam is one of the largest irrigation diversion structures along the urban stretch of the Verde River. Scout on river left. Mile 0.9: Trees bracket the channel not far below the diversion dam. Scout from river right. Mile 1.1: The Verde River turns sharply right here, creating a large braided and heavily vegetated gravel bar. Scout by from the landing in the middle of the stream channel. The water flow entering the river here is from Tavasi Marsh. Excellent views of Tuzigoot National Monument are noted here. Mile 1.25: Steps on river left mark the Flycatcher Rd RAP.

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