Arizona · Hiking · Sycamore Canyon Wilderness · Near Kachina Village

Yew Thicket

15.3 mi
round trip
1,755 ft
climb
6,387 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
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 hard hike in Arizona's Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, part of the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 15 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,755 feet from a low point of 4,596 feet to a high of 6,387 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes the route a fit for riders on foot or horseback, and the climb is a significant one, so plan for a full day on the trail. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 69°F and October highs around 66°F, with July and August bringing the most wet days. Several other hikes sit close by, including Deadman Pocket about a mile away and Sycamore Basin #63 and Dogie #116 at about 2 miles. Whitetail Canyon, a climbing area, is roughly 7 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Taylor Cabin Line Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 4.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Grapes

    Restaurant

    Open after 6

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