Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Grapevine

GrapevinePhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
4.9 mi
round trip
331 ft
climb
6,445 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Grapevine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Grapevine, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

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

Grapevine is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 4.9 miles in the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 5,250 feet to about 6,445 feet, with a total elevation gain of 331 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The trail is a good fit for riders on horseback or for hikers looking for a short, steady climb. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Prescott show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average about 90°F with more wet days. Nearby, Little Wolf Creek and Pine Creek are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Fdr23-Enchanted Forest Trail-Designated Disp. and Hilltop Campground (AZ) are each about 6 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Fdr30-Bannie Mine Designated Disp

    Campground

    Campground · 4.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Five Guys

    Fast food

    On your way back · 9 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 11 mi

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

More in Prescott

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Grapevine

    Best months: March–May and September–October. 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

      53° / 24°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 26°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 32°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 37°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 45°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 40°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 24°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prescott, AZ, 11.1 mi away at 5,205 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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