Trails around Clarkdale

We list several trails around Clarkdale. They come from the U.S. Forest Service’s own trail records, and they sit in three national forests: the Prescott, the Coconino and the Kaibab.

Longer than most: on average these are the longest trails we list for any town. None is under a mile, the middle of the list is almost four miles, and several run past five. A couple are much longer than that. The Forest Service measures the Sycamore Basin Trail at about 18 miles and the Great Western Trail at about 17. Plan water, daylight and a way back before you start one.

Who can use them: the Forest Service records what is allowed on most of them. Nearly all allow hiking and horses, most allow bikes, and a couple are open to ATVs. Check the listing before you ride.

What is underfoot: nearly all are dirt and rock. The Forest Service doesn’t record a surface for one of them.

We don’t rate trails as easy or hard. The Forest Service doesn’t publish that for these trails.

Is a trail here closed, or listed wrong? Use the correct or remove link on its page.