Black Canyon Trail

Under a mile at 0.92 miles, this is a short route, but the grades reach the 10 to 12 percent band, so it gains height fast for its length. The tread is native dirt. Bicycles, horses, and hiking are the listed uses, and no motorized travel is included. Trail 0516 carries a class 2 rating, meaning a simple tread with light construction. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Short and steep suits a quick workout or a link in a longer loop. Footing on a steep dirt pitch turns slick when wet, so check conditions with the ranger district first.

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.

Running 2.05 miles on native dirt, this route keeps grades in the 5 to 8 percent range, an even pull rather than a hard climb. ATV riders, bicycles, horses, and people on foot are all allowed, so expect mixed traffic and give way where the tread is narrow. Trail 0512 is rated class 2, which points to simple construction and few built features. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Distance and grade together make it a reasonable half day outing for most people. Ask the ranger district about current conditions, since dirt tread shifts with weather and with heavy use.

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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.

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.

Riders on an ATV share this one with people on foot, on a bicycle, and on horseback, so expect to meet motorized traffic. It runs 3.07 miles on native dirt, with grades in the 5 to 8 percent range, which makes for a moderate and fairly even pull. Trail 0546 is rated class 3, a step more developed than a rough footpath, with a wider and better defined tread. The Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest manages it. Dirt tread can wash out after a storm, so ask the ranger district about conditions before a long ride. Yield rules matter here, since users travel at very different speeds.

Grades of 0 to 5 percent make this one of the flatter routes in the area, and it runs 4.29 miles on native dirt. Trail 1000 is rated class 3, so the tread is wider and better defined than a rough footpath, which suits a steady pace over a longer distance. This is Red Rock Ranger District land, on the Coconino National Forest. Allowed uses are not listed here, so check with the ranger district before bringing a bicycle, a horse, or anything motorized. Gentle grade does not mean short, so carry water for the full distance and ask about conditions after any storm.