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'''Dead Horse Ranch State Park''' is a state park located in [[Cottonwood, Arizona]] on the [[Verde River]] in an area known as the Verde River Greenway.<ref>[http:// |
'''Dead Horse Ranch State Park''' is a state park located in [[Cottonwood, Arizona]] on the [[Verde River]] in an area known as the Verde River Greenway.<ref>[http://azstateparks.com/Parks/DEHO/index.html Dead Horse Ranch State Park<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Located at approximately {{convert|3300|ft|m}} elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers {{convert|423|acre|km2}} of land with 10 miles of hiking trails, 150 campground sites and several picnic areas, along with 23 group camping sites. It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest land. The ranch was originally named by the Ireys family, who sold the land to the state of Arizona to become a state park. |
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Revision as of 17:24, 18 January 2011
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a state park located in Cottonwood, Arizona on the Verde River in an area known as the Verde River Greenway.[1] Located at approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 m) elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres (1.71 km2) of land with 10 miles of hiking trails, 150 campground sites and several picnic areas, along with 23 group camping sites. It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest land. The ranch was originally named by the Ireys family, who sold the land to the state of Arizona to become a state park.
Special events
The annual Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, the "Birdy Verde", with emphasis on bird-watching, is held each April. In 2010, about 70 field trips were offered for the four day event, many led by nationally recognized experts. Headquarters for the festival is at Dead Horse Ranch, but events are held throughout the Verde Valley. [2]
Another popular yearly event at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is Verde River Day, which is held annually in September to celebrate the protection of the river's riparian habitat. [3]
Park hours
The park is open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
References
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