Arizona · Hiking

White Hills Loop

17.6 mi
loop
198 ft
climb
3,792 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

Is White Hills Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name White Hills Loop, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

White Hills Loop is a 17.6-mile hike in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. It is rated hard. The trail runs between a low of about 3,490 feet and a high of about 3,792 feet, with a total elevation gain of 198 feet. It is not an accessible trail, according to the Forest Service's accessibility status. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F and October highs around 82°F, while July averages about 101°F and January highs sit near 61°F. Middle Verde Loop is about 1.4 miles away, and Loy Link is about 3.6 miles off. Dry Beaver Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 4.2 miles away, and the Village of Oak Creek climbing area is about 8.1 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit White Hills Loop

    Best months: March–April and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      61° / 26°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 29°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 35°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 40°

      3 wet

    5. May

      88° / 47°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      98° / 54°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      101° / 64°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      99° / 63°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      93° / 55°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 43°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      69° / 31°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      59° / 25°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montezuma Castle Nm, AZ, 5.6 mi away at 3,180 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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