Turkey Creek Trail runs from Black Canyon City to Cleator, Arizona, winding through rocky canyons, water crossings, and historic mining country along the Bradshaw Mountains. Close to Phoenix, but demanding in terrain, it rewards patience and careful driving.

A fall drive from Lake Pleasant into the Bradshaw Mountains follows old homesteads, mining roads, and the historic Backway to Crown King. The route stays steady until the upper elevations, where granite shelves and the Waterfall obstacle turn a calm day into a serious recovery effort. This trip report reflects on the terrain, the history, and how quickly a routine trail can change.

Follow Hardline HQ’s Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon hike — 24 miles, 6,000 ft descent, 4,800 ft climb. Tips, history, logistics, and survival lessons.

I took the Jeep out for a run to Sheep Bridge, just north of Cave Creek, Arizona. It’s a spot tucked away along the Verde River that’s been on my list for a while.