Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Wilson Mountain #10

Wilson Mountain #10Photo: InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
10.8 mi
round trip
2,198 ft
climb
6,981 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Wilson Mountain #10 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Wilson Mountain #10, 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.

Wilson Mountain #10 is an out-and-back hike in Arizona's Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, part of the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. The route climbs from about 4,500 feet to 6,981 feet, a gain of 2,198 feet over roughly 10.8 miles, and is rated expert. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is within wilderness boundaries. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mund's Park run from highs around 69°F to 76°F. That station sits about 500 feet below the summit, so temperatures on top run cooler. Summer brings more wet days, peaking at 13 in August. The trailhead is at Allen's Bend. Wilson Mountain Spur B #10B and Wilson Canyon #49 both start within a tenth of a mile. The Beach climbing area is about 0.4 miles away, and Manzanita campground is about 3.3 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Rancho Sedona RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 2.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chipotle

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Wilson Mountain #10

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      46° / 17°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      69° / 34°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mund'S Park, AZ, 6.4 mi away at 6,470 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
10.8 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,198 ft
Starts at
ALLENS BEND (about 4,767 ft)
Summit
7,126 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Time
About 4.5 hours

Getting there

Park at ALLENS BEND.

Questions about this route

How long is the Wilson Mountain #10 on Wilson Mountain?

About 10.8 mi round trip from ALLENS BEND (about 4,767 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Wilson Mountain #10?

About 2,198 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Wilson Mountain #10?

It is rated expert.

Where does the Wilson Mountain #10 start?

ALLENS BEND (about 4,767 ft).

How long does the Wilson Mountain #10 take?

About 4.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Wilson Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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