Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Agave #173B

Agave #173BPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.3 mi
round trip
11 ft
climb
4,203 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Agave #173B open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Agave #173B, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Red Rock Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Agave #173B is a short, easy hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, about 0.26 miles long with an elevation gain of 11 feet. It is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at the same point, with the high point at 4,203 feet and the low at 4,193 feet. The trail is managed by the United States Forest Service, and the parking area is at Bell Rock Vista. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 79°F, while July averages reach 97°F. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and equestrians. The Agave Trail and Slim Shady Trail, both mountain biking routes, and the Slim Shady #173 hike all lie about 0.1 mile away. Climbers can find Castle Towers about half a mile off.

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  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

    Campground

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  • Eat after

    Red Chopstick

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

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    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Agave #173B

    Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 7.3 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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