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Arizona · Hiking · Near Blue Ridge
Willow Crossing
- 4.3 mi
- round trip
- 265 ft
- climb
- 6,795 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Willow Crossing open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Coconino National Forest.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
Agency alert covering Coconino National Forest · Order 03-04-00-26-09 · USFS · Coconino National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Willow Crossing is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 4.3 miles on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 265 feet from a low point of 6,477 feet to a high of 6,795 feet, and its natural surface makes it a straightforward outing for a day on the forest's higher ground. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 67°F, while July peaks near 83°F and January highs sit at about 45°F. Nearby options include Coyote Trail and Maxwell, both about 3 miles away, and the John Doe Wall climbing area at roughly 3.3 miles. Long Valley campground is about 6.7 miles away.
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- Coyote TrailHiking2.8 mi
MaxwellHikingPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)2.9 mi
TramwayHikingPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)3 mi
Middle SectionRock climbingPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.3 mi
John Doe WallRock climbingPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.3 mi- Log Jam areaRock climbingPhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.3 mi
- Mogollon Rim Ranger DistrictLake fishing6 mi
- Long ValleyCamping6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- MaxwellHiking · ~5 min drivePhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Fred HaughtHiking · ~21 min drivePhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
MohawkHiking · ~26 min drivePhoto: cogdogblog, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)- Highline Trail #31Hiking · ~27 min drive
- TramwayHiking · ~5 min drivePhoto: Coconino NF Photography, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
Turkey SpringsHiking · ~23 min drivePhoto: Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
FlumeHiking · ~26 min drivePhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
Rock CrossingHiking · ~20 min drivePhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
Bob BearHiking · ~27 min drivePhoto: USDAgov, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
Pine ViewHiking · ~26 min drivePhoto: cogdogblog, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
Best time to visit Willow Crossing
Best months: May–October. 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.
Jan
45° / 17°
Feb
49° / 20°
Mar
55° / 25°
Apr
61° / 30°
May
70° / 38°
Jun
80° / 47°
Jul
83° / 55°
Aug
81° / 53°
Sep
76° / 46°
Oct
67° / 34°
Nov
55° / 24°
Dec
45° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Ridge Rs, AZ, 12 mi away at 6,880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
