Gaddes Canyon Trail - Cottonwood, AZ
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Gaddes Canyon Trail
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The Gaddes Canyon Trail is moderately difficult hike, as it climbs 800 feet in elevation, to reach 6,900 feet. This trail is popular with campers on Mingus Mountain, because it provides an easy day hike from the campground to the points overlooking Gaddes Canyon. The trail stays primarily in the ponderosa pine there's a view point from the edge of the rim before the trail drops down to Forest Road 413.


Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Gaddes Canyon Trail.

Best Time To Visit: The Gaddes Canyon Trail is open from spring through fall.

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

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: The road is dirt and not suitable for all vehicles.

Directions: To reach the Gaddes Canyon Trail north trailhead, travel east from Prescott or west from Jerome on Highway 89A, at the summit north of Mingus Mountain take Forest Road 104 south for approximately 2.25 miles to the Mingus Mountain recreation area and the junction with Forest Road 104B. Take Forest Road 104B (lookout road) to a point about 0.1 miles below the lookout; the trailhead will be on the left of the road.

Map: Click here for a map to Gaddes Canyon Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use the Gaddes Canyon Trail.

 
Address
Prescott National Forest-Verde Ranger District
300 E Hwy 260
P.O. Box 670
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322
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