Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Scorpion #673

Scorpion #673Photo: Sharon Mollerus, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.9 mi
round trip
1,328 ft
climb
4,474 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Scorpion #673 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Scorpion #673, 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.

Scorpion #673 is a 3.9-mile out-and-back hike in Arizona's Coconino National Forest, within the Red Rock Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is rated hard, with a total gain of 1,328 feet and a high point of 4,474 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.65 miles in, with a 16% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona put October highs around 79°F with lows near 51°F, and April highs around 75°F with lows near 44°F. June and July highs typically reach the mid-90s. The trail starts at the HERKENHAM/SCHUERMAN MTN parking area. Overeasy #670 and the Overeasy mountain biking route sit about 0.2 miles away, and the Schuerman Peak Social Trail is about 0.3 miles off. For camping, Crescent Moon Ramada is about 1.7 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ramada

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 13 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Local Juicery

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 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 Scorpion #673

    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, 5.1 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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