Horseshoe Canyon

3 Reviews

Location Jerome, AZ

Rating Moderate,

Length 17.6mi

Time 2hrs

Guide Trail #15

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Overview

Difficult steep section is near the end.

The first part of the trail is scenic but uneventful. Conditions get more interesting when you reach Horseshoe Canyon, especially one steep hill. We stopped when the trail grew faint and thought this was a good place to camp. This trail doesn’t see much traffic and makes for a quiet getaway.

Rating

Moderate

Trail Ratings Defined

Toughest spot is a small steep hill after Upper Mormon Poker Tank. Most of the trail is easy. Suitable for stock 4-wheel drive SUVs with high ground clearance. Skid plates are recommended.

Stats

Length

17.6mi

Time

2hrs

High Point

5,612

Best Time To Go

Spring/Fall

Current Conditions

(928) 777-2200Prescott N.F., Chino Valley R.D.

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09/04/2025

Submitted by Josh

21 stock rubicon. Did this trail in Aug 2025. Fun easy trail, amazing views, only needed 4 wheel drive for one small section. Take your time and enjoy the views along the way – amazing. Had breakfast at the amazing Clinkscale in Jerome before the drive. Only ones on the trail which was perfect.

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Josh N says

21 stock rubicon. Did this trail in Aug 2025. Had breakfast at the amazing Clinkscale in Jerome before the drive....See More
Chad @Dirt Road Reset says

Completed 11/1/2025. Spent the day with the lady in Jerome and then hit this trail after touring the mine. Trail...See More
Greg says

Very much out of the way trail. You'll likely be the only one out there. Kinda bumpy, no big technical...See More

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Josh N says

21 stock rubicon. Did this trail in Aug 2025. Had breakfast at the amazing Clinkscale in Jerome before the drive. Super easy, only used 4 wheel for one small section. Take your time and enjoy the views along the way - simply amazing. Lots of cattle so be sure to close gates along the way.

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Chad @Dirt Road Reset says

Completed 11/1/2025. Spent the day with the lady in Jerome and then hit this trail after touring the mine. Trail is in good shape. Ran a stock F150 with 33" BFG AT's and it did fine. Probably didint even need 4x4, but kept it in high. Only couple spots where mediocre clearance was needed. Otherwise an uneventful ride. Didnt see anyone until heading out. You WILL get some pretty heavy pinstripes. Did not go up the hill at the very end, instead turned around at the final pin. Tons of camping spots along the way.

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Greg says

Very much out of the way trail. You'll likely be the only one out there. Kinda bumpy, no big technical challenges. Boring trail, not much to see. The road from Jerome to the trailhead has much better scenery and views.

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