Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,566 ft
Elevation

Trailhead accesses trail that was an old wagon route built in 1864. It’s steep and treacherous with beautiful vistas. Builder and rancher King Woolsey charged soldiers and civilians two cents per mile for its use in the old days.

Provides access to:

Facilities

  • No drinking water
  • No garbage service- Please pack it out

Getting there

From Camp Verde, AZ: Northwest on Hwy 260 to Cherry Rd. (County Rd 75 which is 2.7 miles north of I-17). Left on Cherry Rd. for 2.2 miles. Trailhead is on the left. (Note: Cherry Rd. is only paved for part of the way to the trailhead, but is accessible to passenger vehicles during dry weather.)

34.59772, -111.94625 · 34°35'51.8"N 111°56'46.5"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in1.41.51.30.60.50.31.82.51.51.10.81.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead?
No. Grief Hill Day Use Area / Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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