Arizona · Hiking

Red Mountain

14.5 mi
round trip
1,176 ft
climb
8,280 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Red Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Red Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Red Mountain is a hard hike of about 14.5 miles on natural trail in the Clifton Ranger District of Arizona's Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. The route is an out-and-back that gains about 1,176 feet, with the high point at 8,280 feet and the low at 6,760 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The Hot Air Trailhead (#15) is the parking spot. The trail is suited to hikers and riders alike. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the surface is natural. It is not an accessible trail. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alpine, at a similar elevation, run from highs of about 69°F in May to 72°F in September. July and August bring more frequent rain, with around 13 to 15 wet days a month. Rose Peak Trail and Strayhorse both start within about a tenth of a mile, and Bear Canyon and Robinson Mesa are close by. Honeymoon Campground is about 7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Red Mountain

    Best months: June and September. 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

      46° / 15°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 18°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 23°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 26°

      3 wet

    5. May

      69° / 31°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 39°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 47°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 39°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alpine, AZ, 30.6 mi away at 8,050 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.