Dans
- 9.6 mi
- round trip
- 803 ft
- climb
- 7,154 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Dans open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Tonto National Forest.
Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest
Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 12-16-5 · USFS · Tonto National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Dans is a hard hike in Arizona's Tonto National Forest, within the Pleasant Valley Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 19 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 803 feet, starting at roughly 6,683 feet and reaching a high point of about 7,154 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a flexible option for a longer trip on foot or on horseback. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Heber run to highs around 71°F in May and 67°F in October, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. Parallel Canyon Trail lies about a mile away, and Lost Tank Canyon Trail is about 2.3 miles off. Valentine Ridge campground is about 2.8 miles away, and Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site is about 8.5 miles away.
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