Arizona · Hiking

Hog Canyon

3.4 mi
round trip
42 ft
climb
5,310 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Hog Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Hog Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hog Canyon is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 4,916 feet to about 5,310 feet, a climb of 42 feet one way, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surface and open to both horses and bikes, and it is not an accessible trail. It works well as a short outing for riders or pack animals, and the climb is gentle enough to fit into a longer day on the district's network of trails. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Glenwood, New Mexico, show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August bring highs near 91°F and the most wet days of the year. Several other hikes sit close by. Spring is about a mile away, White Tank Trail is about 1.1 miles off, and Bohom and Pasture Trail are both within 3 miles.

Local outfitters

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

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

    Best time to visit Hog Canyon

    Best months: April–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

      57° / 23°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 26°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 30°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      74° / 34°

      2 wet

    5. May

      82° / 41°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 50°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 58°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 57°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 50°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      76° / 39°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      65° / 29°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 23°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenwood, NM, 16.7 mi away at 4,725 ft. The station sits about 600 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.