• Goat Camp Ruins - An active dig in Payson - Archaeologist J. Scott Wood and volunteers from the Rim Country Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society have been excavating a portion of this six acre site for the past several years.  Scott will talk about his finds in this fascinating place. 

• 13 Turtles Pictograph at Flowing Springs - There are six white pictograph panels on the vertical walls and ceiling of the grotto, in a shallow rock shelter overlooking the East Verde River. The 13 turtles painting is the most striking of the pictographs.

• Buckhead Mesa Petroglyphs Above the Tonto Bridge State Park - On a high ridge with a view of the western sky, there are numerous petroglyphs on scattered boulders within this protected site. One location has a curious placement of concentric circles, likely to be a solar calendar.

Limit: 12 participants 
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Supplies:  Bring poles, water, hat etc. for your safety and comfort.
Directions: Meet at the Payson Home Depot parking lot at 9:00 am

It is important that you follow the steps below to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 during the hike: 1) Try to stay at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with; 2) Wear a mask; and 3) Wash your hands often and don’t share items with people you don’t live with.