Arizona · Hiking · Woodchute Wilderness · Near Prescott

Woodchute

13.0 mi
round trip
2,427 ft
climb
7,646 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Woodchute open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Woodchute, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

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

Woodchute is a 13-mile out-and-back hike in Arizona's Woodchute Wilderness, part of the Prescott National Forest's Verde Ranger District. The trail climbs from about 5,470 feet to 7,646 feet, a gain of 2,427 feet, and is rated expert. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The hike is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for a full day on foot. The trail's length and climb mean planning for time and supplies is essential. Nearby, the Rick Tank Cutoff and Mescal hikes both lie within about 2 miles. Potato Patch Campground is about 2.3 miles away, and Roadside Crag offers climbing roughly 2.9 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Potato Patch Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Grapes

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
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    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 22 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

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