Arizona · Hiking

Blowout Trail

1.2 mi
round trip
78 ft
climb
4,411 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–Apr
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Blowout Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Blowout Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blowout Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike of about 1.2 miles on natural ground in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona. It rises from a low of about 4,122 feet to a high of about 4,411 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 78 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Clifton show April highs around 81°F and October highs around 83°F, while June and July average about 100°F. That station sits roughly 890 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The trail is rated easy and works well for horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. Pat Mesa lies about 0.6 miles away, and Falls and Pat Mountain are both within about 2.4 miles. For an overnight base, Lower Juan Miller Campground is about 7.4 miles away.