Arizona · Hiking

Robinson Mesa

22.1 mi
round trip
592 ft
climb
8,150 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Robinson Mesa open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Robinson Mesa, 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.

Robinson Mesa is a hard hike of about 22 miles in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The trail is an out-and-back that rises from a low point of about 5,650 feet to a high of 8,150 feet, giving it a total elevation gain of about 590 feet one way. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is listed as Robinson Trailhead #27, which is open year round. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the natural-surface trail, and the route is not accessible. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby Alpine weather station at about 8,050 feet run from highs around 69°F in May to about 72°F in September, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 13 to 15 a month. Several other routes start close by. Strayhorse and Red Mountain are both under a mile away, and Bear Canyon is about a mile off. For overnight stays, Honeymoon Campground lies about 6.6 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 Robinson Mesa

    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 mi away at 8,050 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
22.1 mi round trip
Climbing
About 592 ft
Starts at
ROBINSON TRAILHEAD (#27) (about 8,007 ft)
Summit
6,303 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 7.5 hours

Getting there

Park at ROBINSON TRAILHEAD (#27).

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Robinson Mesa on Robinson Mesa?

About 22.1 mi round trip from ROBINSON TRAILHEAD (#27) (about 8,007 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Robinson Mesa?

About 592 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Robinson Mesa?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Robinson Mesa start?

ROBINSON TRAILHEAD (#27) (about 8,007 ft).

How long does the Robinson Mesa take?

About 7.5 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Robinson Mesa?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Robinson Mesa

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.