Arizona · Hiking · Mazatzal Wilderness

Dutchman Grave

21.3 mi
round trip
1,340 ft
climb
4,964 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct
best months

Is Dutchman Grave open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Dutchman Grave, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Emergency Closure of Needle Rock and Box Bar Recreation Sites for Public Safety

    Agency alert covering Cave Creek Ranger District · Order 03-12-01-26-32 · USFS · Cave Creek Ranger District

  • Horseshoe Dam Road (NFSR 205) Emergency Closure for Public Safety

    Agency alert covering Cave Creek Ranger District · Order 03-12-01-26-31 · USFS · Cave Creek Ranger District

  • Riverside Post Fire Recovery and Safety Closure – Extension

    Agency alert covering Cave Creek Ranger District · Order 03-12-01-26-24 · USFS · Cave Creek Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

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

Dutchman Grave is a hard hike in Arizona's Mazatzal Wilderness, on the Cave Creek Ranger District of Tonto National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back of about 21 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,340 feet, starting at roughly 2,150 feet and climbing to about 4,964 feet at the high point. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Payson show October highs around 76°F with lows near 41°F, and April highs around 72°F with lows near 36°F. Summer is hot, with July highs averaging about 93°F. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced, so plan for a rougher walk than a developed trail. Nearby hikes include the Verde River, about 1.4 miles away, and Red Hills, about 2.3 miles away. Willow Basin and Wet Bottom are both within about 5 miles. For an overnight base, Horseshoe Campground is about 8.6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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