Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Ramshead #202A

Ramshead #202APhoto: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.5 mi
round trip
72 ft
climb
4,105 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Ramshead #202A open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Ramshead #202A, 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.

Ramshead #202A is an easy out-and-back hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, about 2.5 miles long with a total elevation gain of 72 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open to both horses and bikes. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 79°F, while July averages climb to about 97°F. The trail sits close to several other spots. Secret Slickrock, a mountain biking area, is about 0.1 mile away, and Crescent Moon Ramada campground is about 0.2 mile away. The Cathedral Rock Area climbing area is about 0.8 mile off, and Chavez Crossing campground is about 1.8 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ramada

    Campground

    Campground · 0.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mesa Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Gallery Of Modern Masters

    Gallery

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Ramshead #202A

    Best months: October–May. 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

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 5 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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