Copper Falls

Copper Falls is a 6.2-mile out-and-back hike in Arizona's Prescott National Forest, within the Verde Ranger District. The trail starts at the Copper Canyon Trailhead and climbs from about 3,250 feet to about 3,550 feet, and the total elevation gain is 259 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, open to both horses and bikes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Montezuma Castle run to highs around 79°F in April and 82°F in October, while July highs average about 101°F. That station sits roughly 370 feet lower than the high point on this route, so temperatures on the higher ground run a little cooler. The trailhead is called Copper Canyon Trailhead, and parking is at the Copper Canyon Trailhead. The hike is open year-round. Ryal Canyon is about 1.5 miles away, and the General Crook Trail #130 is about 2.4 miles away. Montezuma Castle Trail is about 5.1 miles away, and Squaw Peak is about 5.5 miles away.