Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Woods Canyon #93

Woods Canyon #93Photo: cafuego, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
10.4 mi
round trip
434 ft
climb
4,367 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Woods Canyon #93 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Red Rock Ranger District. It doesn't name Woods Canyon #93, 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.

Woods Canyon #93 is a 10.4-mile out-and-back hike in Arizona's Coconino National Forest, within the Red Rock Ranger District. The trail rises about 434 feet from its low point of 3,859 feet to a high of 4,367 feet, and it is rated moderate. The hike is managed by the Forest Service, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sedona show April highs around 75°F and October highs near 79°F, while July averages about 97°F. The trailhead is at Woods Canyon, and the closest neighbors are Kathie's Trail and Kel Fox Trail, both about 0.9 miles away. Climbers can reach South Castle Tower and Castle Towers within about 2.6 miles.

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  • Sleep close

    Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

    Campground

    The next 8 weekends are full on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Dellepiane

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Stan Rose Images

    Gallery

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · Oct–May

    Best time to visit Woods Canyon #93

    Best months: October–May. 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

      58° / 34°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      61° / 36°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 40°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 44°

      3 wet

    5. May

      84° / 53°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      94° / 61°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 68°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 67°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 61°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 51°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 41°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 33°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sedona, AZ, 9.6 mi away at 4,220 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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