Arizona · Hiking

Thompson Trail

4.8 mi
round trip
18 ft
climb
8,830 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Thompson Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Thompson Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Thompson Trail is a moderate hike of about 4.8 miles on natural surface in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a low point of about 8,551 feet and a high of about 8,830 feet, so it is a short walk with only about 18 feet of elevation gain on the way out, and roughly double that on the return. The trail is open year-round, and the trailhead is named Thompson Trailhead, with parking at THOMPSON TRAILHEAD. Bikes are allowed, but the route is not accessible. For the most comfortable weather, late spring through early fall is the sweet spot, with typical July highs around 71°F and lows near 44°F at the Sunrise Mtn weather station about 8 miles away. Winter is cold there, with typical January highs around 42°F and lows near 11°F. Nearby options include the Sunrise Snowmobile 249 mountain bike route about 1.8 miles away and the West Fork (Br) hike at about 2.2 miles. Cutthroat campground and Apache Trout Campground sit about 3 miles off.

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