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| | Every Arizona backpacking trail is well worth a backcountry walk. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Arizona. A long drive parts Prescott from Gaddes Canyon Trail, but it is one of many perfect trails in this area. Summertime at Gaddes Canyon Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's with temperatures at Gaddes Canyon Trail dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Finally, hiking time is here again, and Gaddes Canyon Trail in Yavapai |
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County, Arizona is just the place. Good backpacking trails in Arizona are in abundance, and one of these is Gaddes Canyon Trail in Yavapai County. Not much rain falls here at Gaddes Canyon Trail; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is June. Of course,
| | this is an overnight trek, 2 days normally, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Gaddes Canyon Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 2,766 feet which is a higher than average number. This trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Being | |
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13.2 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking trails. This is a two-ended hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. This is a trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are
not too many great outdoors hiking trails in this neighborhood. Gaddes Canyon Trail is a backpacking trail of nice length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful great outdoors hiking trail for experienced walkers in splendid shape. Going for a backcountry
walk here in Arizona is a tremendous way to spend some time.
Briefly about the general area:
Gaddes Canyon Trail is a spot with many visitors from Prescott. Nearby Burnt Canyon is a great spot to go if you're at Gaddes Canyon Trail, and if you don’t have a problem getting
soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Verde River.
You'll need more than a day to discover everything Gaddes Canyon Trail has to offer, you can camp at Mingus Mountain Campground; a visit to Gaddes Canyon Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Black
Canyon Spring. There's so much to do here at Gaddes Canyon Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Powell Springs Campground is a pleasant place for that; a short visit to Gaddes Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.6719, Longitude -112.0474
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.6678, Longitude -112.1096
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2766 feet
Jerome Grand Hotel, Jerome
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4 miles away
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8 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Prescott, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Prescott, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Gaddes Canyon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Gaddes Canyon Trail, Yavapai County, Arizona
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| | Whitewater Near Gaddes Canyon Trail:
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Verde River, Yavapai/ Pima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Perkinsville to Clarkdale) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Clarkdale to Camp Verde) |
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Oak Creek, Coconino/ Yavapai County
County
, 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River) |
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Beaver Creek, Yavapai County
County
, 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 23 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat) |
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| | National Parks Near Gaddes Canyon Trail:
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 21 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 21 miles away |
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Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Gaddes Canyon Trail:
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Jerome Grand Hotel, Jerome
, 4 miles away |
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Quality Inn Cottonwood, Cottonwood
, 8 miles away |
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Super 8 Cottonwood, Cottonwood
, 9 miles away |
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Best Western Cottonwood Inn, Cottonwood
, 9 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn/Prescott Valley, Prescott Valley
, 14 miles away |
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