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We came in from Strawberry. I guess there is a way in from Camp Verde but the cache description doesn't give any details about how to approach the area. We made it to the campground where it was a 1-mile hike to the cache. Just ran out of daylight, patience, and sanity after that white knuckle drive down into the canyon.

Just woundering what side you came in from.... I don't remenber the hot springs being that hard to get to... I do know there are sever ways to get there... I know they are long drives but short walks

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From: Cody Brown

Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 9:27 AM

Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Verde Hot Springs Cache - Yikes!!

This cache is extremely under rated. It's rated as a 1.5 for both difficulty and terrain. To anyone that has traveled the Old Apache Trail, this is at least 5 times worse. This is a 40 round trip even though the GPS says the cache in only 12 miles away. The road is extremely narrow and rough. To top that off the cache is a mile hike once and if you make it down to the river. You are also required to wade knee-deep through the river to the other side. Do not attempt this cache with a low clearance vehicle. 4WD is not required but I'd highly recommend it. Allow yourself at least 3-4 hours to get this one. I doubt we'll be trying this one again anytime soon.