Arizona · Hiking

Apache Creek

13.2 mi
round trip
615 ft
climb
5,950 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Apache Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Apache Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Apache Creek is a 13.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona. It runs from a low of about 5,225 feet to a high of about 5,950 feet, with a total elevation gain of 615 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is rated hard and has a natural surface. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Walnut Creek put May highs around 80°F and October highs around 75°F, with July highs near 92°F and winter lows in the low 20s. The trip is open year-round. Upper Graver Wash is about 1.3 miles away, Juniper Springs about 2.6 miles, and Military Trail about 2.8 miles. Juniper Mesa is about 4 miles off.