Tutt Creek

Tutt Creek is a 6.9-mile out-and-back hike in the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 5,900 feet to roughly 6,700 feet, with a total gain of about 770 feet. It is a hard route, and its natural surface makes it unsuitable for accessibility, though horses are allowed and bikes are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F. July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 and 15 a month. Blue Crossing Campground sits less than a mile away, and the Hinkle and Lanphier hikes are within 3 miles. For more time on the water, the Blue River offers canoeing about 9 miles off.