Middle Lagoon – East Lagoon loop from Cottonwood

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Middle Lagoon – East Lagoon loop from Cottonwood

Moderate

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Middle Lagoon – East Lagoon loop from Cottonwood

02:43

10.5km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

Jail Trail River Walk Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Jail Trail River Walk (also referred to as just the Jail Trail) is considered one of the most accessible trails in the entire Verde Valley. It's a pretty sandy …

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2.14 km

West Lagoon

Lake

3.27 km

Middle Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Middle Lagoon at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a really accessible reservoir. There are a number of viewing areas that are close to the many parking lots, or you …

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3.77 km

East Lagoon is the largest reservoir within Dead Horse Ranch State Park and has a trail that follows around the banks of the water. There are great viewpoints and picnic areas along the side of the trail.

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.39 km

744 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.06 km

592 m

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

19°C

10°C

4 %

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Comments

December 13, 2024,Dead Horse Ranch State Park R53 Moderate 9 to 12 x Loop Hike

What a delightful, beautiful hike area. With so many loops it is easy to customize the tour to your preferred length. The loop at the top of the map accounted for the elevation gain and provided beautiful overviews of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome and the Mingus and Woodchute mountains. It's also great for mountain biking, fishing, horse riding, camping, etc. ⛰️🏞👍🏻🤠