Directions to Columbia

Take I-17 north to Carefree Highway. Go west on State Route 74.
Take a right after mile marker 19 onto Castle Hot Springs Road,
3 miles. Turn left. Set your trip meter to 0.00 when the
dirt road starts.

1.2 miles Stay to the right
2.8 miles Turn right. the other road will take you to Castle Hot
   Springs,well worth seeing.
5.4 miles Stay to the left on Cow Creek Rd.
8.6 miles Turn right, cross the creek. Take the road to the left up the hill.
9.5 miles When you reach the top there is a "plywood tepee" off to the right.
   There is also a road off to the right that will take you down to the
   creek where there is a homestead. Will need to walk part of the way.
10.9 miles Continue on through the gate
11.4 miles Crossroads, turn right. Left will take you to Humbug N 34* 02' 01" W 112* 19' 08"
11.7 miles Turn left. Right goes to Top of Columbia.
11.9 Tailings pile below mine. Look for road straight ahead.
12.3 Drop into Humbug Creek. Right goes to Columbia. About 1 tenth of a mile to intersection of road going west up over the mountain. Left goes up creek to an old mill foundation and boiler. You will need to walk after driving for about 1 tenth of a mile.