Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Ash Canyon

5.8 mi
round trip
173 ft
climb
6,756 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Ash Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Ash Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

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

Ash Canyon is a 5.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 6,055 feet to about 6,756 feet, a climb of 173 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. It stays open year-round, and the nearest town is Prescott, about 18 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Prescott show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average about 90°F with more wet days. Yeager Cabin is about 1.3 miles away, and the Gaddes Canyon Trail #9037 mountain biking route is about 1.5 miles off. Mingus Mountain Campground is about 2.6 miles away, and the Mingus Mountain lake fishing area is about 2.3 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Mingus Mountain Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 21 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

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Local outfitters

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