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Horse Ridge

Inside Apache National Forest
2,198 ft of climbing

4.0 mi one way · 2,198 ft climb · 8,459 ft high point · Very hard

In Apache National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Horse Ridge ascends 2,198 feet over 4 miles one way to 8,459 feet in Apache National Forest, Arizona.

Elevation

550 ft of gain and 2,198 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.6 mi from the trailhead
Caldwell Cabin
Campground · Arizona
10.8 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

22 mi from you
Overland Trail #615
- Ends at Crescent Lake
- Inside Apache National Forest
- 2,311 ft of climbing
18.6 mi one way · 2,311 ft climb
Apache National Forest · Camp 2 mi away
15 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 550 ft
Descent: 2,198 ft
High point: 8,459 ft
Low point: 6,455 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 33.6873° N · 109.2181° W

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Gobbler Point

Summits Gobbler Point
Inside Bear Wallow Wilderness
2,040 ft of climbing

2.9 mi one way · 2,040 ft climb · Very hard

Bear Wallow Wilderness · Camp 9 mi away

Escudilla National Recreation

Summits Escudilla Lookout
Inside Apache National Forest
1,358 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 1,358 ft climb · Very hard

Apache National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Overland

Ends at Crescent Lake
Inside Apache National Forest
2,366 ft of climbing

17.8 mi one way · 2,366 ft climb · Moderate

Apache National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Railroad Grade

Ends at Big Lake
Inside Apache National Forest

19.2 mi one way · 878 ft climb · Very hard

Apache National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Alder

Summits Alder Peak
Inside Apache National Forest
1,929 ft of climbing

2.8 mi one way · 1,929 ft climb · Easy

Apache National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat70°44°Sunny
Sun70°45°Sunny
Mon69°47°Mostly Sunny
Tue65°46°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed63°46°Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu62°46°Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri63°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sat: Sunny · wind 2 to 10 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain