Trails in Jerome

Ash Canyon Trail runs 2.89 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0539. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent. That is steep, and on a canyon route it usually means the climbing comes in long pushes rather than spread out evenly. The tread is native material; the class is 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the listed uses, though a grade this steep is hard work on a bike in at least one direction. Trailhead directions and water information are not posted for this trail, so plan from the district office before you go.

Bug Hollow Trail is 2.9 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0548. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band are listed, so plan on slow going in at least one direction. Native material underfoot, class 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are listed as allowed uses. The ground near Jerome is steep to begin with, and a trail in this grade band will feel like it. Trailhead directions and seasonal closures are not posted, so check with the district office before the drive.

Butterfly Trail runs 1.59 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0536. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, steep for a trail this short, so the climbing is concentrated rather than gradual. It is class 3, on native material. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the listed uses. Short and steep is a useful shape to know about: it fits in a morning, but it is not an easy stroll. Trailhead parking details are not posted, so check with the district office before you drive up.

Coleman Trail runs about 2.12 miles on native dirt in the hills above Jerome, Arizona. The grade sits between 10 and 12 percent, so the climb is steady and the footing can be loose. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all allowed, which means you may share the tread with a rider or a bike. The route is rated trail class 2, a basic path with light upkeep rather than a smooth graded surface. It carries trail number 0108, and the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest takes care of it. Ask the district office about closures, fire restrictions and current conditions before you drive out to it.

Hikers, riders on horseback and cyclists all share Gaddes 2 Trail, which runs 2.39 miles over native dirt near Jerome, Arizona. The grade stays gentle, between 5 and 8 percent, so the climbing is moderate next to the steeper routes on the mountain. It is rated trail class 3, meaning the tread is wider and better defined than a rough backcountry path. The route carries number 9037 and falls under the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. Check with the district for seasonal closures, fire restrictions and current conditions before you set out, and pack water for the whole trip.

Gaddes Trail is 2.58 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0110. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, which is steep for the distance and means slow going in the uphill direction. It is class 3, on native material. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the allowed uses. A separate and gentler Gaddes trail runs nearby, so check the number on the sign at the junction. Trailhead directions are not posted for this one, so ask the district office.

Mescal Trail is 1.36 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0547. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band listed here, so this short trail climbs hard. Native material underfoot, class 3. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all listed as allowed uses. Short and steep is a useful thing to know in advance: it fits inside a morning, but nobody should expect a stroll. Trailhead directions are not posted or parking details, so check with that office before you set off.

Middle Trail is 0.54 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0537. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band listed here, which over half a mile means a short, hard climb rather than a walk. It is class 2, on native material. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the listed uses. A trail with this name and shape is generally a connector in the middle of a larger network. Look at it on a map with its neighbors before deciding it is your route.

Short and nearly flat, Mingus View Trail covers 0.49 miles of native dirt near Jerome, Arizona. The grade runs from 0 to 5 percent, which makes it one of the easier walks in the area. Bicycles, horses and people on foot are all allowed. The tread is rated trail class 3, so it is reasonably clear and simple to follow. It carries trail number 0502 and is managed by the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. Because it is brief, it works well joined to a longer loop, and the district office can say what connects to it and whether anything is closed.

Steep is the word for North Mingus Trail, where the grade runs from 12 to 20 percent across 1.91 miles of native dirt near Jerome, Arizona. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all allowed, though the pitch makes riding hard work. The tread is rated trail class 2, so expect a rough path rather than a groomed surface. The route is trail number 0105, in the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. Boots with grip help, and so does an early start in the warm months. Ask the district office about closures, fire restrictions and conditions before you head out.

One O Five a Trail is 0.46 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0105A, and the name is simply that number spelled out, which usually means it is a branch of the longer trail numbered 0105. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band are listed, so this is a short, hard piece of ground. It is class 2, on native material. Hiking, horses and bicycles are listed. Look at it on a map with the route it branches from.

Powerline Trail climbs 1.97 miles of native dirt near Jerome, Arizona, at a grade of 12 to 20 percent. That pitch means steady work going up and careful footing coming down. Hiking, horseback riding and cycling are all allowed. The path is rated trail class 2, which describes a basic route with limited upkeep, so expect loose rock and narrow tread in places. It is trail number 0549, managed by the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. Carry more water than you think you need in warm weather, and call the district office to confirm the trail is open before driving to it.

Upper Mescal Trail is 1.01 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0550. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band are listed, so a mile here is slow going in the uphill direction. Native material underfoot, class 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all listed as allowed uses. The word upper in the name usually signals the higher half of a longer route, so check how it links before you plan it as a walk on its own.

View Point Trail is 3.06 miles near Jerome, in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0106. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, the steepest band listed here, so three miles here is a hard day rather than an easy one. It is class 2, on native material. Hiking, horses and bicycles are all listed as allowed uses. Nothing is posted about what the view is, or from where, so treat the name as a name. Ask the district office about conditions before you drive up.

West Rim Trail runs 1.04 miles on native dirt near Jerome, Arizona, with a grade between 12 and 20 percent. It is short but steep, so the effort per mile is high. Bicycles, horses and people on foot are all permitted. Trail class 2 describes the tread: a basic path, kept passable rather than smooth. The route number is 0538, and the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest looks after it. Since it is brief, many people join it to a longer loop. Ask the district office about conditions, closures and fire restrictions before you drive out to the trailhead.