Arizona · Hiking

West Fork (Br)

4.7 mi
round trip
388 ft
climb
8,951 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is West Fork (Br) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name West Fork (Br), 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.

West Fork is a 4.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at about 8,500 feet and climbs to about 8,950 feet, a moderate 388-foot gain over the course of the round trip. The route is a natural surface trail, and it is open to both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for a walk on foot or on horseback. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Sunrise Mtn weather station, about 10 miles away, put July and August highs near 71°F with lows in the mid-40s, while winter highs hover around 42°F. West Fork Loop, a mountain biking route, is just 0.3 miles away, and the Thompson Trail is 1.1 miles off. For an overnight stay, Apache Trout Campground sits about 2.3 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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