by Maggie Holmberg, Economic Development and Intergov Manager, Town of Chino Valley
Perkinsville Road is a local favorite. This well-maintained dirt road through Perkins-family land takes you to Jerome and Williams.
The first stretch wanders through junipers, oak, mesquite trees and grama grass, which Chino lends its name to. You’ll pass the Garchen Buddhist Institute and soon happen upon beautiful vistas.
About 20 miles in, you’ll reach a T — Jerome to the right, Perkinsville to the left. Go left and you will cross the Perkinsville Bridge. There is a picnicking area with a rope swing into the Verde River.
A sign directs you to Jerome along much the same route the Perkins used to transport beef to feed miners in the early 1900s.
To get to Jerome, head back over the bridge and go straight. Beware, there are no guard rails, and the drop seems steep, but the views are spectacular.
The valley spreads out below, with views of Sedona’s red rocks and Humphreys Peak. You’re in historic Jerome!
Buy a Plate, Clean Up the State
Chino Valley supports the Arizona — Keep It Beautiful license plate.
$17 of the $25 renewal fee support’s Local First Arizona community cleanups, recycling events and beautification projects.
See the plate:
www.localfirstaz.com/kazb.
