Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Jordan #186

Jordan #186Photo: kevingenekelley, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.0 mi
round trip
97 ft
climb
4,576 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Jordan #186 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Jordan #186, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Jordan #186 is a short, easy hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route is 3 miles long in total, with a one-way gain of about 97 feet from a low point of roughly 4,482 feet to a high of about 4,576 feet. It's an out-and-back. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show April highs around 75°F and October highs near 79°F, while July averages about 97°F. The trail is a practical, low-commitment outing. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it works for a variety of outings. Powerline Plunge #668 is just 0.1 mile away, and Jordan Spur A is 0.2 mile off. Jordan Spur B, a mountain biking route, is 0.3 mile away, and the climbing area Sphinx aka Cibola Mitten is 0.8 mile away.

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  • Sleep close

    Rancho Sedona RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 1.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Elote Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Jordan #186

    Best months: October–May. 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

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 1 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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