Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Upper Mescal

Upper MescalPhoto: vaxomatic, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.0 mi
round trip
290 ft
climb
6,949 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Mescal open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Upper Mescal, 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.

Upper Mescal is a short, easy hike in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2 miles long, with a one-way climb of 290 feet from a low point of 6,672 feet to a high of 6,949 feet, and it makes a natural out-and-back. The trail's natural surface accommodates both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can share the route. It stays open year-round, and the surrounding area makes it easy to extend a trip into a longer outing on foot, on wheels or on the water. Several mountain biking trails sit within a few tenths of a mile, including Trail #550 and Trail #530. For camping, Potato Patch Campground is about 0.6 miles away. Playground Campground (Mingus) and the Roadside Crag climbing area are each roughly a mile off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Potato Patch Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.6 mi from the trail
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 22 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

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