Looking for North Verde River Crossing info

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LandCruiserPhil

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Can you cross the Verde on FR638 East of Paulden. I have been to the North access FR638 a long time ago but dont remember a crossing. Maps show FR638 coming from the North and South. Normally a non approved water crossing has 2 differing FR numbers like Childs and Sheeps Crossing. Has anyone done it or have any Useful info.

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LandCruiserPhil said:
Can you cross the Verde on FR638 East of Paulden. I have been to the North access FR638 a long time ago but dont remember a crossing. Maps show FR638 coming from the North and South. Normally a non approved water crossing has 2 differing FR numbers like Childs and Sheeps Crossing. Has anyone done it or have any Useful info.

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Let me check with my brother. He lives up there and does Search n Rescue all over the place. John
 
been about 2 yrs, but i was able to cross easily. i was headed south on 638 and found a crossing just after the last turn in the rd when you start to drive parallel to the river, i had to wind my way around a bit to get back on 638 on the other side, but it was easy enough.
 
RHINO said:
been about 2 yrs, but i was able to cross easily. i was headed south on 638 and found a crossing just after the last turn in the rd when you start to drive parallel to the river, i had to wind my way around a bit to get back on 638 on the other side, but it was easy enough.
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Cool thanks - did you fish when you went?
 
My brother said that most of the river crossings east of 89 have been closed thanks to the Greenies. He's going to do a little more checking tomorrow. I didn't ask him about the fishing, but I will.
 
i had my pole, but not much fishing around that part of the verde unless you find a nice hole.
on that crossing, i dont know if its an official one or not, but there were several tracks and what looked like 3 different crossings used at various times. i chose the one that looked best.
 
zanyzonies said:
Planning on going snorkling? :bounce:

I parked in the middle of the Verde once, and fished out of the sunroof. it was a blast. :)
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I like that idea. Your beer cooler can't float away.
 
I did not make it to the Verde yet, but I did cross below Horseshoe Dam yesterday and caught me an OK large mouth Bass. The best part is the weather in that area, always a good show:popcorn: and last night was not disappointing.
 
I have been down there a couple of times. Once with my two wheel drive patrol car that almost got to stay there and once with the troopie. I don't believe there is a crossing there. There is a picnic area there and most or all the roads leading out of there have been closed. I think it is one way in and out now. I haven't spent alot of time out there, but Perkinsville is the only guaranteed crossing with the storms we have been having up here. Good luck.
 
igotyoubabe325 said:
I have been down there a couple of times. Once with my two wheel drive patrol car that almost got to stay there and once with the troopie. I don't believe there is a crossing there. There is a picnic area there and most or all the roads leading out of there have been closed. I think it is one way in and out now. I haven't spent alot of time out there, but Perkinsville is the only guaranteed crossing with the storms we have been having up here. Good luck.
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Good info..any fish there?

Thanks
 
Sorry I don't get to the computer often enough. I have never fished it, but I have talked to a few people who said they caught there limit in Rainbow trout in that stretch. Just small stuff 10-12 inchers. Fair eating size though.
 
igotyoubabe325 said:
Sorry I don't get to the computer often enough. I have never fished it, but I have talked to a few people who said they caught there limit in Rainbow trout in that stretch. Just small stuff 10-12 inchers. Fair eating size though.
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Thanks for posting up...maybe a trip this weekend:cool:
 
LandCruiserPhil said:
Thanks for posting up...maybe a trip this weekend:cool:
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I'd be game to cruise up there and just ride around to check it all out. Nice place, and cooler than the valley. Especially since nobody has come up with a wheeling trip yet. John
 
Looks like Crown King this weekend?
 
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Not for everyone;)
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Knowing you Phil, youll be near a nice water feature with a fishing pole in your hand.
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THere were a couple cool teaser days last week but Im afraid its back to the nasties (105-107*) here this weekend. I have a feeling that the first or second nice weekend we will see several trail run threads pop up.

Phil, I still havent done Montana Mountain - I am going to try to get up there before the end of the year.
 
murf said:
Knowing you Phil, youll be near a nice water feature with a fishing pole in your hand.
:cool:


THere were a couple cool teaser days last week but Im afraid its back to the nasties (105-107*) here this weekend. I have a feeling that the first or second nice weekend we will see several trail run threads pop up.

Phil, I still havent done Montana Mountain - I am going to try to get up there before the end of the year.
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we could do it Thanksgiving :idea:

maybe run it from the back side this time :hhmm:
 
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