Emery Henderson Trailhead
Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Hassayampa Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access
- 1,879 ft
- Elevation
Emery Henderson Trailhead accesses the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail.
The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers with a long-range backcountry trail opportunity. This historic National Recreation Trail is of national significance, following a route used since the times of prehistoric Native American travelers and traders.
This trail provides a challenging experience characterized by rough, unstable soils and rocks, with various trail grades and numerous elevation changes within a harsh desert climate. The trail meanders through the Sonoran Desert landscape, including saguaro forests and rugged canyons.
The trail is recommended for use from November through April. At other times of the year, the trail is seldom used. The difficulty level is intermediate.
Getting there
From Interstate 17, take exit 233 at New River Road. Head west and continue approximately three miles. The trailhead is on the north (right) side of the road.
From State Route 74 (Carefree Highway), take New River Road for about seven miles. The trailhead is on the north (left) side of the road.
33.87916, -112.17944 · 33°52'45.0"N 112°10'46.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Free
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Emery Henderson Trailhead
- Can you reserve a site at Emery Henderson Trailhead?
- No. Emery Henderson Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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- Black Canyon City Trailhead 12.1 mi · Facility
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- Civilian Conservation Corps Campground 19 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 602-867-5400
- Email blm_az_pdoweb@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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