Witch Ridge
- 26.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,200 ft
- climb
- 7,440 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Witch Ridge open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Coronado National Forest.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · Order 03-05-00-26-011 · USFS · Coronado National Forest
No Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
Agency alert covering Coronado National Forest · USFS · Coronado National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Coronado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Witch Ridge is a long, steep out-and-back hike in Arizona's Coronado National Forest, on the Douglas Ranger District. The trail rises from about 5,200 feet to about 7,400 feet, a climb of roughly 2,200 feet over 26 miles. It is a hard route, and it is not an accessible trail. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surface. Bicycles are allowed. The ridge makes a natural anchor for a day of hiking in the area. North Witch Trail #258 lies about a mile away, Middle Witch about 1.5 miles, and Fife Canyon about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Sycamore campground is roughly 9 miles off.
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