Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Slim Shady #173

Slim Shady #173Photo: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
5.0 mi
round trip
273 ft
climb
4,479 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Slim Shady #173 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Slim Shady #173, 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.

Slim Shady #173 is an easy hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The out-and-back route is about 5 miles long, rising roughly 270 feet from a low point of about 4,180 feet to a high of about 4,479 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 and lows near 51°F, while July highs average about 97°F. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail. The Slim Shady Trail and the Agave #173 hike both start about 0.1 mile away. Climbers can reach South Castle Tower within half a mile, and Crescent Moon Ramada campground is about 3.5 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

    Campground

    The next 7 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Red Chopstick

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 5 mi

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