Cedar Bench Wilderness

Cedar Bench Wilderness is a 16,009-acre federally protected wilderness area in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The landscape offers primitive backcountry terrain suited for hiking and backpacking in a non-motorized setting where solitude and self-reliance are defining features of the experience.

As a designated wilderness, the area operates under strict regulations: no roads, motorized vehicles, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must practice Leave No Trace principles and come prepared for true backcountry conditions. Access requires foot travel, and you'll need proper planning, navigation skills, and supplies for independent wilderness travel.