West Clear Creek Trail

At about 2.36 miles, Blodgett Basin Trail is a steeper walk than most paths around Rimrock, Arizona. Grades run 8-10%, so you gain height quickly and should expect to slow down on the way up. The trail is signed as number 31, and the tread is native material, which means dirt and rock rather than a smoothed surface. Its trail class of 1 marks it as rough and lightly built, with faint stretches and uneven footing. The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest manages the route. Wear shoes with grip, pack water, and check the weather before you set out.

Walker Basin Trail covers about 6.91 miles on public land near Rimrock, Arizona, signed as trail number 81. Grades in the 5-8% range make the climbing steady rather than sudden. The tread is native material, so you walk on dirt and rock that can shift underfoot. With a trail class of 2, the path is simply built: easy enough to follow, but without paving or many signs. The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest manages the route. Treat it as a half day or longer, carry water for the whole distance, and leave word of your plan before you go.

Sycamore Spring Trail is 2.27 miles near Camp Verde, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 175. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, moderate throughout, and the surface is native material. The trail class is 1, the least developed class, which means rough tread and light marking rather than a graded path. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. The spring in the name is not something this page can speak to: nothing is posted about water there. Carry a map, and ask the district office before you drive out.

Mail Trail runs about 5.4 miles in the Coconino National Forest and is managed by the Red Rock Ranger District, which makes it one of the few routes near Camp Verde under that district rather than the Verde Ranger District. It is numbered 84. The surface is native material, dirt and rock without paving, and grades run from 5 to 8 percent, a steady climb. It is rated trail class 2, a plain path with little construction. Ask the Red Rock Ranger District about current conditions, access roads and any seasonal closures before driving out to the trailhead.

Buckskin Trail is 1.88 miles near Camp Verde, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, as trail number 179. The typical grade is 5 to 8 percent, moderate throughout, and the surface is native material. The trail class is 1, the least developed class, so expect rough tread and light marking rather than a graded path. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. On a class 1 trail the navigation matters as much as the distance: carry a map and do not rely on signs at junctions.

Apache Maid Spur Trail is a short path on public land near Rimrock, Arizona. It runs about 0.55 miles and is signed as trail number 15A. The tread is native material, meaning packed dirt and loose rock rather than gravel or pavement. Grades sit in the 5-8% range, so there is steady climbing in spots without long steep pitches. It carries a trail class of 1, the roughest build, so the path can be faint and footing uneven. Upkeep falls to the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. Carry your own water, watch the weather, and check for fire restrictions before you drive out.

Hikers looking for a long day near Rimrock, Arizona can follow Apache Maid Trail, which covers about 8.67 miles. It is signed as trail number 15. Grades fall in the 5-8% range, a steady pull rather than a scramble, and the walking surface is native material, so expect dirt and rock underfoot. A trail class of 2 means the route is built simply: a clear path, but few signs and no paving. The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest looks after it. Plan for sun and heat, carry more water than you think you need, and tell someone when you expect to be back.

Bell Trail runs roughly 7.72 miles on public land near Rimrock, Arizona, and is signed as trail number 13. The walking surface is native material, so the tread is dirt and rock that can be loose after rain. Grades stay in the 5-8% range, which makes for a gradual climb spread over a long distance. A trail class of 2 puts it in the simply built group: the path is easy to follow, but the route is not paved or heavily marked. The Coconino National Forest holds this ground, through its Red Rock Ranger District. Start early in warm months and bring plenty of water.