AZ-Verde+River--Sheep+Bridge


 * =Birding in Arizona=

Yavapai County
=Verde River= =Sheep Bridge= Tonto National Forest Carefree, AZ 85377 Sheep Bridge webpage Sheep Bridge map

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Verde River--Sheep Bridge (Sycamore and Horse Creek confluence)
Coordinates: 34.0779873, -111.7082213 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Sheep Bridge (Sycamore and Horse Creek confluence)
On the banks high above the river stands a replica of the Verde River Sheep Bridge. The Flagstaff Sheep Company and the Howard Sheep Company constructed the original bridge to minimize the loss of sheep when crossing the river. The bridge was started in 1943 and finished in 1944 at a cost of $7,277. The material used came from an Arizona mine and from a railroad line. On November 21, 1978, Sheep Bridge was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. Sheep Bridge is the gateway to the west side of the Mazatzal Wilderness.

This site is 45 miles north of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Forest Road (FR) 24 for approximately 33 miles to the Bloody Basin-Tangle Creek area. At this junction of FR 24 and FR 269, turn right. Follow FR 269 for approximately 12 miles to the Sheep Bridge at the Verde River. Both FR 24 and FR 269 are narrow, unpaved roads with blind curves. A portion of FR 24 is maintained, but FR 269 is rarely maintained. A high-clearance vehicle is required. When muddy or rainy, four-wheel drive is often required, as well. From Sheep Bridge webpage



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