Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

General Crook

19.9 mi
round trip
254 ft
climb
4,718 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 min ago

Is General Crook open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name General Crook, 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.

General Crook is a Forest Service trail in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona. The route is an out-and-back of about 19.9 miles, climbing from a low point of 4,330 feet to a high of 4,718 feet. It is a hard hike, with a one-way elevation gain of 254 feet. The trail is a natural-surface route open year-round and carries horses and bikes. It is a long, low-lying climb rather than a sharp ascent, and the most comfortable months for it tend to be spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jerome, AZ, show October highs around 71°F with lows near 53°F, and May highs around 78°F. Summer highs there reach the low 90s. General Crook Trail #64 lies about 0.6 miles away, and Medlar Springs and Sheep are both within about 4.3 miles. Climbers can find Cherry Creek Boulder roughly 5.3 miles from the trail.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Powell Springs Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blue Hills Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 20 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

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