Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Kaibab #172A

0.3 mi
round trip
2 ft
climb
4,418 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Kaibab #172A open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Kaibab #172A, 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.

Kaibab #172A is a short, easy hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona, about 0.29 miles long with a total elevation gain of just 2 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is an out-and-back that starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with the high point at about 4,418 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show October highs around 79°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F with lows near 44°F. Summer highs there typically reach the mid-90s. The trail is a convenient stop for riders and hikers heading to the Kaibab Trail and Slim Shady Trail, both about 0.1 miles away. Climbers can find Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte about 0.6 miles off, and Crescent Moon Ramada offers camping about 2.5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 27 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Red Chopstick

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 4 mi

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