Arizona · Hiking · Juniper Mesa Wilderness

Oaks and Willows

10.5 mi
round trip
1,062 ft
climb
7,052 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Oaks and Willows open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Oaks and Willows is a hard hike in Arizona's Juniper Mesa Wilderness, part of the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back of about 10.5 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,062 feet from a low point of 5,919 feet to a high of 7,052 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is on natural surface, with horses allowed. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 67°F in April to 73°F in October, while July highs average 92°F and winter lows drop to about 22°F. That station sits roughly 1,500 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The trailhead is at TR 3 & 100, and the route is open year-round. Bull Spring, Happy Camp and Pine Creek are all within about 2 miles, and Juniper Mesa is about 3 miles away.