Arizona · Hiking

Chasm Creek

12.9 mi
round trip
2,254 ft
climb
5,714 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

Is Chasm Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Chasm 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.

Chasm Creek is a hard hike of about 13 miles in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that rises from about 3,446 feet to roughly 5,714 feet, with a total climb of about 2,254 feet one way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 70°F in April and 74°F in October, while July highs average about 91°F and winter lows drop near 30°F. Horses are allowed on this trail, and it's on natural surface. Bikes are not. The closest nearby hikes are Dripping Spring, about 0.7 miles away, and Goat Springs at 1.5 miles. Hell Hole and Squaw Peak are within about 3 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.