Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Purtyman #65

Purtyman #65Photo: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
1.1 mi
round trip
781 ft
climb
6,042 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Purtyman #65 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Purtyman #65, 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.

Purtyman #65 is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.1 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona. The trail rises from a low point of 5,248 feet to a high of 6,042 feet, a climb of about 780 feet one way. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Oak Creek Canyon show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average about 90°F. The trail sits close to a cluster of mountain biking routes, including the Purtyman trailhead and the Oak Creek Spur C and Thomas Point routes, all within about half a mile. The Snort Wall climbing area is about 0.6 miles away, and Cave Springs campground is about 1.3 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Cave Springs

    Campground

    Campground · 1.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chipotle

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Purtyman #65

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      54° / 30°

    2. Feb

      57° / 31°

    3. Mar

      64° / 35°

    4. Apr

      70° / 39°

    5. May

      78° / 46°

    6. Jun

      88° / 54°

    7. Jul

      90° / 61°

    8. Aug

      88° / 60°

    9. Sep

      84° / 54°

    10. Oct

      74° / 44°

    11. Nov

      63° / 36°

    12. Dec

      53° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oak Creek Canyon, AZ, 1.3 mi away at 5,118 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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