A fruit orchard of pear, apricot, peach, and plum trees is maintained by the National Park Service, creating a semblance of the historic scene. A long rock building, constructed in 1916 by the Bar Z Ranch, functioned as a hub for cattle ranching activities. Leo and Hazel Weaver, two of many ranch owners, added a wood-frame wing on the east end of the rock house in 1936. Buried here are four of Warren Johnson's children, who contracted diphtheria from a passing traveler and died within a period of four weeks. This is rugged country.
Flash floods are possible during stormy weather and can occur even when the sky is clear overhead.
Ask at the ranger station for further information and current hiking conditions. One Mile River Trail - This trail starts at the Lees Ferry Historic Fort and follows the old wagon road to the upper ferry crossing site. This trail, an historic route, is extremely difficult to follow. Attempt this hike in cool weather and allow at least three hours to complete it. Cathedral Wash - Parking for this hike is at the second pullout from Hwy.