Arizona · Hiking

White Mesa

White MesaPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
2.4 mi
round trip
928 ft
climb
4,936 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is White Mesa open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name White Mesa, 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 Mesa is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.4 miles in Arizona's Coconino National Forest, within the Red Rock Ranger District. The trail gains about 928 feet of elevation, rising from a low of about 4,000 feet to a high of roughly 4,936 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Oak Creek Canyon run from highs around 70°F in April to about 74°F in October, while July highs average about 90°F. The hike sits close to a cluster of other outdoor spots. Weir is about 0.6 miles away, and the Apache Maid and Long Canyon mountain biking routes are within a mile. Climbers can head to Wet Beaver Crack, about 1.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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