CHAVEZ TRAIL & BEAVERHEAD TANK Old feed trough at Beaverhead Tank. When confronted with a befuddling trail junction, many hikers opt to bypass the unknown and follow their researched route. In most cases, that�s a smart move. Sticking to plans and designated trails reduces the risk of getting lost and injured. But while even long- established paths can be fraught with challenges, some forks in the road can be low risk diversions that are too sweet to ignore. You�ll experience both elements on this two-part trek near Sedona. View of Mingus and Woodchute Mountains The recently re-located and documented Chavez Road has a captivating history as a prehistoric trade route, mule and oxen trail and freight transit system for Verde Valley pioneers. The steep, rough-cut road was an important travel route until 20 th century railroads and the General Crook Trail provided safer, more efficient means of transportation. Beaverhead Tank By the 1920...