Arizona · Hiking

Yew Thicket

3.7 mi
round trip
172 ft
climb
6,482 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Yew Thicket open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Yew Thicket, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Yew Thicket is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 170 feet from a low point of 6,330 feet to a high of 6,482 feet, and it is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and open to horses, and bikes are not allowed. It works well for a day on foot or on horseback, and the trail stays open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Williams show May highs around 71°F and October highs around 67°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Several other hikes sit within a couple of miles, including Secret and Government Canyon at about 1.9 miles and Henderson at 2.2 miles. Whitetail Canyon, a climbing area, is about 7 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.