RR Draw Trail

Packard Trail covers 5.34 miles near Clarkdale, in the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 0066. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, so there is real climbing spread across the distance. The tread is native material; the class is 2. Hiking and horses are listed as allowed uses, and bicycles are not, which usually makes for a quieter trail. At this length, plan for water and for the time of day you will be out in the open. Trailhead directions are not posted or parking details for it, so check with the district office first.

Parsons Trail runs 3.3 miles on native material, with grades of 8 to 10 percent, so there is real climbing packed into a fairly short distance. It is rated trail class 2, a built path that still holds loose rock and uneven footing. The route is numbered 144 and is managed by the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. Footwear with grip helps on the steeper pitches. Carry water, because none is posted along the route, and plan turnaround time so you are not finishing in the dark. Check with the ranger district for closures and conditions first.

Sycamore Trail runs 3.1 miles on native material, with no paving and no boardwalk. Grades sit in the 8 to 10 percent range, so expect steady climbing in places. The route is rated trail class 2, which means a built tread that is still rough in spots. It is open to hikers, riders on horseback, bicycles and atv use, so watch for others coming the other way. The trail is numbered 9033 and is managed by the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. Check with the ranger district for current conditions, closures and any use limits before you drive out, because weather and fire can change access quickly.

Henderson Trail covers 4.4 miles near Clarkdale, in the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest, as trail number 0053. The typical grade is 0 to 5 percent, the flattest band are listed, which is unusual for a trail of this length here and makes the distance more approachable than it sounds. It is class 2, on native material. Hiking and horses are listed as allowed uses; bicycles are not. That combination often means a quieter trail. Trailhead directions and water information are not posted, so check with the district office before driving out, especially after storms.

Sob Canyon Trail runs 6.5 miles near Clarkdale, in the Bradshaw Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. It is trail number 9001. The typical grade is 8 to 10 percent across that distance, so the climbing adds up. Native material underfoot, class 3. Hiking, horses, bicycles and ATVs are all listed as allowed uses, so this is a shared canyon route and you may meet motorized traffic in it. Canyon routes change with storms and there is no listing for conditions. Check the district office before you drive out, particularly after heavy rain.

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.