Arizona · Hiking · Cedar Bench Wilderness

Hell Hole

1.9 mi
round trip
413 ft
climb
4,706 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Hell Hole open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Hell Hole is an easy out-and-back hike in Arizona's Cedar Bench Wilderness, part of the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail is about 1.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 413 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 4,293 feet to a high of about 4,706 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in April to about 74°F in October, while July highs average about 91°F. Goat Springs is about 0.7 miles away, and Squaw Peak is about 1.7 miles away. Chasm Creek and Dripping Spring are both within about 3 miles.

Local outfitters

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