Black Canyon Trail - Cottonwood, AZ

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Black Canyon Trail

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Black Canyon Trail is a 6.6-mile moderately difficult trail climbing 2,300 feet in elevation, before reaching 6,400 feet. This is an excellent hiking and riding trail that provides panoramic views of the Verde Valley, the red rock country above Sedona, and as far as the San Francisco Peaks.

Hiking Black Canyon Trail from the bottom to where it meets the Allen Spring Road can be tough, due to the grade of the elevation. This trail is a good choice for horseback riders. There are many connecting trails and roads that provide a variety of ways to explore this country either on foot or horseback. The trail begins at an elevation of about 4,100 feet at Quail Springs. It climbs steadily along the slopes overlooking Black Canyon and then up Gaddes Canyon, to where it ends on Forest Road 413.

Facilities: There are no facilities available on the Black Canyon Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Spring, fall and winter are the best times to hike Black Canyon Trail.

Fees: No fees are associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Motorized equipment is prohibited on this trail.

Directions: To reach Black Canyon Trail from downtown Cottonwood, go south on Highway 260 for 4 miles to Forest Road 359. Turn west onto FR 359 and travel for 4.5 miles to the trailhead at Quail Springs.

Map: Click here for a map to Black Canyon Trail

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

Attractions Near
Black Canyon Trail

Pine Mountain Wilderness
Prescott National Forest

Address

Prescott National Forest-Verde Ranger District

300 E Hwy 260

P.O. Box 670

Camp Verde, Arizona 86322

Phone
General: (928) 567-4121
TTY: (928) 567-1108