Skyliner Hikes for February 2018:

February 3: Dead Horse Loop

Distance: 7.7 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: This hike is entirely within the boundaries of Dead Horse State Park and there may be a small shared fee for entry to the park. Hike from Lime Kiln trailhead to Thumper trail to Lower Raptor Hill trail and back to parking lot.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

February 10: Twin Peaks/Turkey Creek

Distance: 4.9 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Drive to VOC and take Verde Valley School road for 4 miles, turn left on dirt road and drive 0.6 miles to trailhead 92 (Turkey Creek).

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from OfficeMax.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

February 17: Hike Doe Mountain and Cockscomb Trails

Distance: 6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate (short sections of steep trail)

Description: Hike to the top of Doe Mountain and around the periphery of the mesa; hike up to the Cockscomb.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466

February 24: House Mountain via Turkey Creek

Distance: 9 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Drive to VOC and take Verde Valley School road for 4 miles, turn left on dirt road and drive 0.6 miles to trailhead 92 (Turkey Creek). Hike Turkey Creek trail to saddle and then across to House Mtn.

Meet: 0800 in Cottonwood Safeway Parking Lot, outer perimeter, across from Office Max.

Information: Call Dave Beach at 928-593-9466