Ash Canyon Trail

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.

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.

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.

Trail 9705 runs 2.4 miles over native dirt, with no paving and no surfaced tread. Grades sit in the 8 to 10 percent band, so the climbing is steady rather than gentle. Hikers, riders on horseback, and people on bicycles may all use it. Motorized vehicles are not among the listed uses. It is rated trail class 2, which means a basic route with light construction and few built features. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Check with the ranger district for current conditions, since washes and storms change dirt tread quickly. Carry water and wear shoes with grip.

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.

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.