Advice: (AZ/UT) Kaibab Natl Forest, North Rim/Jacob's Lake, Black River, Chiricahua, Juniper Mesa & other areas - 3 night trip?

[booksandhikes]

Hello all,

Our group is in early stages of planning a 3 night trip for late winter/early spring. We are an experienced group and between us have been around much of Arizona, especially central Arizona and much of the Mogollon Rim. We are looking at some locations in which most or all of us have not been. We are mostly interested in very northern AZ/Southern UT and very southern AZ and are open to any and all suggestions.

I'm currently doing research into which of these locations (or any others around them), would be suitable for a 3 night/4 day hike. Spending two nights in the same area is fine as long as it is an attractive location for day hikes. We are flexible.

Thanks in advance.

 

[booksandhikes]

Well, it looks like the North Rim area will actually be closed during the time we are attempting to go, so that's out!

 

[Ugly]

The North Rim National Park proper is closed, but unless it is a crazy snow year, you can still get to places like Bill Hall, Indian Hollow, Kanab Creek, Kwagunt Hollow, Jumpup, etc... There are several reports about those areas on this site.