Carter Nuttall
Photo: em_burk, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,626 ft
- climb
- 8,645 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago
Is Carter Nuttall open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Coronado National Forest.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Coronado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Carter Nuttall is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Safford Ranger District of Coronado National Forest, in southeastern Arizona. The route is 1.4 miles long, with a one-way climb of 762 feet from a starting point at 8,542 feet to a high point of 8,645 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles, where the grade reaches 56 percent. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round, with an estimated time of about 1.5 hours. Bikes are allowed, but the trail is not accessible. The route's shape and climb make it a compact, straightforward outing that pairs well with other hikes in the district. Nuttall Trail #303 lies about half a mile away, and Hell's Hole Trail #319 is roughly 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Riggs Flat Campground is about 1.9 miles away, and Soldier Creek is 4.4 miles out. The Jesus Babcock hike is also about 1.9 miles from the trail.
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