Arizona · Hiking

Squaw Peak

8.6 mi
round trip
1,944 ft
climb
6,036 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago

Is Squaw Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Squaw Peak, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Verde Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Squaw Peak is a hard hike of about 8.6 miles on a natural-surfaced trail in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona. It is an out-and-back route that climbs from about 3,965 feet to the summit at 6,036 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,944 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Jerome, Arizona, show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 71°F, while July highs reach about 91°F. That station sits roughly 1,100 feet lower than the peak, so temperatures on top run cooler. The trail is open year-round, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. Hell Hole and Goat Springs are both within about 2 miles, and Arnold is about 2.9 miles away. For an overnight stay, Sycamore Cabin is about 10 miles off.

Local outfitters

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