Elmore Wash

Elmore Wash is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail runs from a low point of about 3,750 feet to a high of about 3,884 feet, with a total elevation gain of 125 feet. It is a moderate route, and the climb is gentle, making it an easy way to spend a few hours in the district. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Montezuma Castle run from highs around 72°F in March to 79°F in April, and from 82°F in October to 69°F in November. That station sits about 700 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run a little cooler. Two other trails lie within a mile of Elmore Wash: Well Overlook Trail #1006A and Sunset Loop. Mallard is about a mile away, and Dry Beaver Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 5 miles off.