Blodgett Basin Trail No. 31 - Backpack, Hike, and Swim near Camp Verde, Arizona
Bull Pen Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, USA,Camp Verde,Arizona
34.53978590613655, -111.70428943660227
8.7 miles E of Camp Verde, Arizona
Address: Bull Pen Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, USA
GPS: 34°32'23.2"N 111°42'15.4"W
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State: Arizona
Hike Difficulty: Advanced
Trails/Routes: 3.0 mi

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Backpack, Hike, and Swim

Blodgett Basin Trail is one of a select few trails that shows off the riparian desert beauty unique to West Clear Creek Wilderness. The trail stretches from Bull Pen Trailhead through the canyon and then up to Cedar Flats Road--though you can approach the trail from either end, and still get fantastic views of the canyon. The trail along the canyon walls is moderately steep, with an elevation change of 1700 feet over 3 miles. Along the river, you can fish, camp, and swim; expect for your feet to get wet in this oasis!

Be sure to bring plenty of your own water, as there is no water available until you hit the river, and the creek water does need to be filtered before drinking.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Camp Verde, Arizona

  1. Head south on S Main St toward S 1st St (0.5 mi)
  2. Turn left onto AZ-260 E (5.4 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Forest Service Rd 618 (2.2 mi)
  4. Continue straight onto Bull Pen Rd
    Destination will be on the right
    (3.1 mi)
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Panorama Of Blodgett Basin West Clear Creek Wilderness Area 5988201412 courtesy of Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest Panorama Of Blodgett Basin West Clear Creek Wilderness Area 5988201412 courtesy of Brady Smith; Coconino National Forest↗
West Clear Creek & Blodgett Canyon Loop by Bruce Coan
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Trails

Distance ?

3.0 miles

Elevation Gain ?

1,673 feet

Real Ascent ?

1,789 feet

Real Descent ?

116 feet

Avg Grade (6°)

11%

Grade (-14° to 22°)

-25% to 41%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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