Arizona · Hiking

Henderson

9.5 mi
round trip
99 ft
climb
4,871 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Henderson open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Henderson, 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.

Henderson is an easy out-and-back hike of about 9.5 miles in Arizona's Prescott National Forest, within the Chino Valley Ranger District. The trail rises about 99 feet from a low point of roughly 4,640 feet to a high of about 4,870 feet, a short climb over natural ground that makes the route suitable for a leisurely day on foot or on horseback. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The hike is open year-round, and the closest town is Chino Valley, which sits about 10 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from the nearby Jerome weather station run from highs around 68°F with lows near 46°F in April to highs around 71°F with lows near 53°F in October. July is the hottest month, with highs averaging about 91°F. Nearby hikes include Yew Thicket, about 2 miles away, and Government Canyon and Secret, each about 3 miles away. Whitetail Canyon, a climbing area, is about 8 miles off.

Local outfitters

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