Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Ash Creek

5.0 mi
round trip
502 ft
climb
5,878 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

Is Ash Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Ash Creek, 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 Creek is a 5-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 5,346 feet to about 5,878 feet, a climb of 502 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 Jerome, about 10 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jerome show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 71°F, while July averages about 91°F and January highs sit near 50°F. Medlar Springs is about 1.4 miles away, and Cherry Creek Boulder is about 2.8 miles off. Mingus Mountain Campground is about 6 miles away, and Black Canyon, a mountain biking area, is about 4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Powell Springs Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blue Hills Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 22 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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