Mount Peeley and Mount Catherine
Tonto National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 14.2 mi
- Net Gain
- 3,100 ft
- Time
- 5-7 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
Best hikes in Central Arizona
Find the best hikes in Central Arizona, located in AZ, sorted by date completed. Higher-rated hikes are generally harder, longer days with beautiful scenery and lots of solitude and follows a fun, interesting route.
By the numbers
- State(s)
- AZ
- Hikes in Region
- 22
- Last Visited
- Apr 11, 2025
10 recent hikes in Central Arizona
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West Spruce Mountain
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 8.1 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,800 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
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Pine Mountain
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 9.8 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,900 ft
- Time
- 3-5 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Loop
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Upper Salome Creek (The Grotto)
Tonto National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 12.4 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,300 ft
- Time
- 9-12 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 4
- ACA Rating
- 3C
- Route
- Shuttle
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Shake Tree Canyon
Tonto National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 6.4 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,200 ft
- Time
- 7-10 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 3
- ACA Rating
- 3B/C
- Route
- Out/Back
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Mount Union
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 4.1 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,200 ft
- Time
- 1-2 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
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Thumb Butte
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Net Gain
- 900 ft
- Time
- <1 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 3
- Route
- Loop
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Spruce Mountain
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,400 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
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Granite Mountain
Prescott National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 9.2 mi
- Net Gain
- 2,400 ft
- Time
- 3-5 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 3
- Route
- Out/Back
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McFadden Horse Mountain
Tonto National Forest, AZ
- Distance
- 5.2 mi
- Net Gain
- 1,900 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Out/Back
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