Roosevelt Cemetery and Arizona Trail Short Loop
The Roosevelt Cemetery sits on the shores of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, where 75 people were buried after the long, arduous process of building the dam on the lake. This short loop hike takes you to the cemetery and around a short portion of the Arizona Trail. This hike is easy enough for all skill levels and experiences light traffic.
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Route Description for Roosevelt Cemetery and Arizona Trail Short Loop
The Roosevelt Cemetery and Arizona Trail Short Loop combines a historic cemetery with a small stretch of the Arizona Trail for a quick, easy hike that’s good for all skill levels. The cemetery, which overlooks Theodore Roosevelt Lake, is the final resting place of about 75 former residents of the town of Roosevelt. Some were killed in the construction of the dam on the lake.
This route begins off Main Street, crossing the creek and keeping right where the Arizona Trail breaks off on the left. You’ll zig-zag over two creeks, keeping left where the trail splits to hike through the loop. Since you’ll be in a historic site, remember to take only photos and leave only footprints.
Getting to the Roosevelt Cemetery and Arizona Trail Short Loop Trailhead
The trailhead for the Roosevelt Cemetery Trail is off of Main Street.
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