FR 593 Aqua Fria

Aqua Fria National Monument has numerous well-preserved ruin sites however, some of the most accessible sites for 4x4's are in the nearby Tonto National Forest. FR593 is one of the easiest trails offering two naturally preserved Native American ruin sites right along the side of the trail. The stone... Read More
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Highlights of FR 593 Aqua Fria

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Rock Category Icon Rock
Highest Elevation
4138 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
593
Nearest Town
Black Canyon City
Nearest Services
Black Canyon City
Management Agency
Tonto National Forest
District
Cave Creek Ranger District

Overview

Aqua Fria National Monument has numerous well-preserved ruin sites however, some of the most accessible sites for 4x4's are in the nearby Tonto National Forest. FR593 is one of the easiest trails offering two naturally preserved Native American ruin sites right along the side of the trail. The stone structure network, is all that is left of what was once a substantial agrarian community. This semi-desert region just an hour north of Phoenix, offers one of the most significant systems of prehistoric sites in the American Southwest. The area is large, give yourself the entire day to explore this unique part of the southwest. The numerous trails in the region offer countless points to walk among the ruins and search the nearby rocks for petroglyphs. There are hundreds of examples of this ancient art work spread throughout the monument region. Look along cliffs or even on stray rocks in the meadows. Please do not disturb or alter these precious artifacts to ensure they remain for generations to come.

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