Bug Hollow Trail

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.