AN OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE CLUB
IN CENTRAL ARIZONA
The Verde Valley 4 Wheelers is a group of enthusiastic four-wheelers who are interested in back country adventure. We meet once a month to plan our trail runs which are mostly day-trips, but can also be extended overnight events. Club members annually assist the U.S. Forest Service in offroad trail clean-up.
The Club supports responsible four-wheeling on established off-highway trails, rated from easy to difficult and generally from 2.5 to 4.0 on a scale of 5.0.
Trail runs are throughout Arizona, Utah and Colorado and may include visits to ancient pictographs, breathtaking views and spectacular wildflowers.
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New Members are always Welcome: Prospective new members should attend our monthly meetings to learn more about us.
Meeting Day and Time: First Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7 pm (6 pm for dinner and conversation)
Location: Calavera Latin Grill and Sports Bar, 747 S. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ
Note: There are requirements to join the Club. Come to a meeting to find out what they are. Following this website or our Facebook page does not make you a member.
Vehicle Requirements: (See the CLUB INFO page)
Club Contacts: (See the CONTACT page)
UPCOMING TRAIL RUNS
- July 2026 Trail Details -
Note: This is a two-trail month. Trail 1 is Smiley Rock; trail 2 is the Rim Road. Details below.
Trail 1: Smiley Rock
Difficulty Rating: 4.0 (See Trail Ratings for explanation)
Trail Leader: Woody
Day and Date: Saturday, July 11
Meet-up Spot: Large public parking lot behind the Fire Station in Jerome.
Meet-up Time: 0830
Departure time: 0900
GMRS/FRS Channel: Channel 18 (462.625 MHz), or as designated.
Add'l Comments: This was not an easy trail last time, so bring your usual recovery gear along with lunch, chairs and drinking water.
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Trail 2: Rim Road and maybe the Blue Ridge Reservoir
Difficulty Rating: 3.0 (See Trail Ratings for explanation)
Trail Leader: Tami
Day and Date: Saturday, July 18
Meet-up Spot: Camp Verde McDonalds, on the 260 just east of I-17, in the parking lot behind the restaurant.
Meet-up Time: 0830
Departure time: 0900
GMRS/FRS Channel: Channel 18 (462.625 MHz), or as designated.
Add'l Comments: If it's not too muddy, we'll do a trail south of Rim Road to a viewpoint, and that's the 3.0 part. Otherwise it's a 2.5 with great scenery. We may get to go up a fire lookout. We'll go to the Blue Ridge Reservoir if time permits.
Additional trail information on the TRAILS page, including CLUB TRAIL HISTORY.
- 2026 Trail Schedule -
This schedule plan is flexible and could change based on weather, availability of members, or a better opportunity. Trail day is usually the first Saturday after the monthly meeting but could vary. Watch for the Trail Details announcement above shortly after each monthly meeting.