Arizona · Hiking

Davenport

21.8 mi
round trip
2,857 ft
climb
5,026 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct
best months

Is Davenport open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Cave Creek Ranger District.

As of · Source: USFS · Cave Creek Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Davenport is a hard hike in the Cave Creek Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 21.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,857 feet. The trail's natural surface and the climb's length make it a serious commitment. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Payson weather station show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 76°F, while July averages climb to about 93°F. The Sears hike starts about a mile away, and Fig Spring is about 2.2 miles off. Horseshoe Campground and Mesquite Campground, both within about 2.5 miles, offer places to camp.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Davenport

    Best months: March–May and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      56° / 26°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 28°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 32°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      72° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      80° / 43°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 51°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 60°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 59°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      76° / 41°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 31°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 26°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Payson, AZ, 25.9 mi away at 4,850 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.