Arizona · Hiking

Saddle

2.9 mi
round trip
34 ft
climb
1,795 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Saddle open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Saddle, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Temporary Public Health and Safety Closure Granite Reef Recreation Site Area Closure

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-33 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-24-65 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Saddle is a moderate hike of about 2.9 miles in the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a low point of about 1,575 feet and a high of about 1,795 feet, and it gains about 34 feet of elevation. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for both hikers and mountain bikers. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at E Mesa show March highs around 77°F and November highs around 77°F, while June and July average in the mid-100s. The Saddle Trail and Hawes Trail, both mountain biking routes, sit within a quarter mile. Red Mountain and Secret Trail are hiking options about 0.6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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