Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Schuerman Mountain #56

Schuerman Mountain #56Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
4.4 mi
round trip
737 ft
climb
4,773 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Schuerman Mountain #56 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Schuerman Mountain #56, 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.

Schuerman Mountain #56 is an easy out-and-back hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, about 4.4 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 737 feet. The trail starts and ends at the Herkenham/Schuerman Mt parking area, and the route rises from a low point of about 4,271 feet to a high of about 4,773 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show October highs around 79°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F with lows near 44°F. That station sits about 550 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the mountain run a little cooler. The trail is open to both horses and bikes. Schuerman Mountain Vista #56A and the Schuerman Peak Social Trail both start within about a tenth of a mile. For an overnight stay, Crescent Moon Ramada is about 1.7 miles away, and the Cathedral Rock Area climbing area is about 2.4 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Avalon

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Local Juicery

    Fast food

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Gallery Of Modern Masters

    Gallery

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Schuerman Mountain #56

    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, 5.4 mi away at 4,220 ft. The station sits about 600 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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