Arizona · Hiking

Dripping Spring

4.8 mi
round trip
341 ft
climb
3,485 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Dripping Spring open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Dripping Spring, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

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

Dripping Spring is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 4.8 miles on natural trail in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route gains about 340 feet in elevation, from a low point around 3,068 feet to a high point near 3,485 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Montezuma Castle show April highs around 79°F with lows near 40°F, and October highs around 82°F with lows near 43°F. That station sits a few hundred feet lower than the hike's high point, so temperatures on the trail run a bit cooler. The trail is open year-round and allows horses and bikes. Chasm Creek is less than a mile away, and Goat Springs, Gap Creek and Hell Hole lie within about three miles.

Local outfitters

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