Dogie Trail

Sycamore Basin Trail runs 18.19 miles near Clarkdale, in the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0063. That distance puts it among the longest routes we list, and the typical grade of 5 to 8 percent is what makes it walkable at all. Native material underfoot, class 2. Hiking, horses and bicycles are the allowed uses. At eighteen miles, water, heat and daylight decide the day, not fitness. This is a trip to plan with the district office and a map, not one to start on the strength of a listing page.

Look for trail 8 on forest signs and maps. That is Casner Mountain Trail, a route of roughly 6.88 miles inside the Coconino National Forest. The Red Rock Ranger District manages it. Underfoot it is native material: dirt and rock, not pavement. Slopes fall in the 8 to 10 percent band, and the route is rated trail class 3. Shade can be thin, so an early start makes the walk easier in hot months. Pack out everything you carry in, food scraps included. Temperatures swing a lot between morning and afternoon, so dress in layers.

Trail class 2, grade 5 to 8 percent, and a length near 7.05 miles: that is the shape of Mooney Trail. It lies on the Coconino National Forest, in the Red Rock Ranger District, and shows up on maps as trail 12. Nothing is paved. The surface is native material, dirt and rock as found. Wear shoes with grip and take care on loose rock. Phone service is patchy out here, so save a map to your phone first. Step to the side and let horses pass when you meet riders. Sun is strong most of the year, so a hat and sunscreen help.

Deadman Pocket Trail runs 5.2 miles through the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, near Clarkdale. It is trail number 0117. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, which is the steep end of what we list anywhere in the area, so treat the distance as slower than it looks on paper. Native material underfoot, class 2. Hiking and horses are the allowed uses. Bicycles are not listed. Carry more water than you think you need for a climb this sustained, and check the forest for closures before heading out, because district conditions change with weather and fire.

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Bones Trail is 6.05 miles long on native material, so the tread is dirt and rock rather than gravel or pavement. Grades run 5 to 8 percent, which is a steady pull rather than a sharp climb, but the length adds up. It is rated trail class 2, meaning a built path that stays rough in places. The route is numbered 180 and falls under the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. Carry more water than you think you need, since there is no posted water along the way, and check with the ranger district for closures and current conditions before heading out.

Deadman Pocket Trail runs 5.2 miles through the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, near Clarkdale. It is trail number 0117. The typical grade is 12 to 20 percent, which is the steep end of what we list anywhere in the area, so treat the distance as slower than it looks on paper. Native material underfoot, class 2. Hiking and horses are the allowed uses. Bicycles are not listed. Carry more water than you think you need for a climb this sustained, and check the forest for closures before heading out, because district conditions change with weather and fire.

Deadman Trail is short and steep. It covers 1.59 miles on native material, with grades in the 12 to 20 percent range, so the climbing is sustained for its length. The route is rated trail class 1, the roughest built class, meaning a faint and narrow tread in places where route finding matters. It is open to hiking, horseback riding and bicycles, and is numbered 29 under Kaibab National Forest. Sturdy footwear helps, and a trail map is worth carrying because a class 1 path can be easy to lose. Check with the forest for closures and conditions before you drive out.