Arizona · Hiking

Ghost of Coyote Trail

25.7 mi
round trip
310 ft
climb
6,587 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Ghost of Coyote Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Ghost of Coyote Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Ghost of Coyote Trail is a hard hike in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 25.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 310 feet, starting at roughly 6,242 feet and reaching about 6,587 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Show Low show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 12 to 14 a month. Several other trails lie within a few miles, including the Ghost of the Coyote Shortcut at 1.8 miles and the Lookout Connector Trail at 2.8 miles. For an overnight stay, Lewis Canyon campground is about 4.8 miles away, and Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is about 5.9 miles away.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Ghost of Coyote Trail

    Best months: March–July and September–November. 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

      46° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      51° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      58° / 31°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      65° / 37°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      74° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 58°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 52°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 41°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 31°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      46° / 23°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Show Low Ap, AZ, 9 mi away at 6,411 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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