Arizona · Hiking

East Eagle

22.0 mi
round trip
3,773 ft
climb
7,149 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is East Eagle open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name East Eagle, 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.

East Eagle is a hard, out-and-back hike of about 22 miles in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The trail climbs from about 5,570 feet to 7,149 feet, a total gain of 3,773 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 4.2 miles, where the grade reaches 11%. The trailhead is at Upper East Eagle Trailhead (#33), and the route is open year round. The trail is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. It is not accessible. May and September are the most comfortable months for a visit, with typical highs around 75°F and 79°F and lows in the 30s, according to averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation. July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 and 15 a month. Lengthy Canyon is just 0.3 miles away, and the Hagan Corral hike is about 2 miles off. The Strayhorse Campground and the Raspberry hike sit about 2 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit East Eagle

    Best months: May–June and September. 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° / 13°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      55° / 16°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 19°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 25°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      75° / 30°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 37°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 48°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 47°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 39°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 27°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 18°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      52° / 13°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Luna Rs, NM, 29.7 mi away at 7,050 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.