Arizona · Hiking

Parsons #122

Parsons #122Photo: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
7.3 mi
round trip
99 ft
climb
3,766 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Parsons #122 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Parsons #122, 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.

Parsons #122 is a moderate hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 7.3 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 99 feet, and it is an out-and-back. The trail starts at a low point of about 3,582 feet and reaches a high of about 3,766 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Tuzigoot weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 83°F, while July averages about 101°F. Bikes are not allowed on this route. The closest trail is Packard, about 0.4 miles away, and R.R. Draw is about 2.6 miles off. SOB Canyon and Lower Smasher are both within about 5 miles.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jan–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Parsons #122

    Best months: January–April and October–November. 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

      61° / 30°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 33°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      71° / 38°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 43°

      3 wet

    5. May

      88° / 51°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      99° / 59°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      101° / 67°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      98° / 66°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 58°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      83° / 47°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      71° / 36°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 29°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuzigoot, AZ, 6.9 mi away at 3,470 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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