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. Cody -----Original Message----- From: wolfb8 [mailto:wolfb8@qwest.net] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 9:45 AM To: az-geocaching@listserv.snaptek.com Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Verde Hot Springs Cache - Yikes!! 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 libby ----- Original Message ----- From: Cody Brown To: az-geocaching@listserv.snaptek.com 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. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=9209 Cody w/Team CBX2