Arizona · Hiking

Pine Creek

1.4 mi
round trip
188 ft
climb
6,418 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Pine Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Pine Creek, 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.

Pine Creek is an easy, short hike of about 1.4 miles in the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona. The trail is an out-and-back that gains about 190 feet, with the low point at 6,223 feet and the high at 6,418 feet. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows horses but not bikes. The trail is open year-round, and the nearest town is Chino Valley, so it works well as a quick outing from the district's roads. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Walnut Creek show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 75°F, while July highs reach about 92°F and winter lows dip to about 21°F. Several other hikes sit close by. Military Trail is about 1.2 miles away, and Juniper Mesa and Oaks and Willows are both within 2 miles. Bull Spring is about 3 miles off.