Arizona · Hiking

Deerhead

2.7 mi
round trip
150 ft
climb
6,806 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Deerhead open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Deerhead, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Deerhead is an easy out-and-back hike in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, about 2.7 miles long with a total elevation gain of 150 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route starts at a low point of about 6,108 feet and climbs to a high of about 6,806 feet. It is rated easy, and the climb is gentle, so it works well as a short outing or a warm-up before heading to other trails in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 77°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August bring highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. The trail is accessible to horses and bikes, and it is not an accessible trail. Deerhead Ranch Trail lies about 0.8 miles away, and the Fry Trailhead's Pigeon Loop and Pigeon Connection Trail are within about 2 miles. Granville Campground is about 2.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Deerhead

    Best months: May and September–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

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 22°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 27°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 31°

      3 wet

    5. May

      77° / 39°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 49°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 55°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 49°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 36°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 27°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Black Rvr Pumps, AZ, 26.5 mi away at 6,065 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.