Arizona · Hiking · Sycamore Canyon Wilderness · Near Kachina Village

Deadman Pocket

10.4 mi
round trip
1,839 ft
climb
6,480 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Deadman Pocket open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Deadman Pocket, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Deadman Pocket is a hard out-and-back hike in Arizona's Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, part of the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail runs about 10.4 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,839 feet, from a low point of 4,537 feet to a high of 6,480 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 69°F and October highs around 66°F, with July and August bringing the most wet days. The trail is open year-round. Several other hikes sit within a couple of miles, including Yew Thicket, Sycamore Basin #63 and Dogie #116. Whitetail Canyon, a climbing area, is about 6.4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Taylor Cabin Line Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 3.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Grapes

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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