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Chasm Creek Trail


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Chasm Creek Trail provides access to the upper third of the Cedar Bench Wilderness. The trail has a fairly significant elevation gradient of about 2000 feet from the grasslands at the eastern extremities of the trail to about 5600 feet where the trail exits the wilderness on the west. At the higher elevations, one can see the Verde Valley and north toward the Flagstaff area and the San Francisco Peaks.

Beginning on Forest Road 574, the trail climbs steeply to the wilderness boundary reaching 4800 feet around the west side of Table Mountain. The trail continues its steady ascent to mile 3.4 where it exits the wilderness. It then gradually descends Horner Gulch, passing Horner Mountain Tank to where it ends at mile 6.1 on Forest Road 528.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Chasm Creek Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Chasm Creek Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Chasm Creek Trail is open fall through spring.

Fees: There are no use fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail is located within the Prescott National Forest; forest regulations apply.

Directions: To reach Chasm Creek Trail from Cottonwood, travel to Camp Verde on State Highway 260. From Camp Verde, take Forest Road 163 south until you reach Forest Road 574. Follow Forest Road 574 for about three miles until you reach the trailhead.

Attractions Near
Chasm Creek Trail

Cedar Bench Wilderness
Prescott National Forest

Address

Prescott National Forest-Verde Ranger District

300 East Highway 260

P.O. Box 670

Camp Verde, Arizona 86322

Phone
General: (520) 567-4121

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