Coconino National Forest

Come enjoy trout fishing, hiking trail in wilderness areas, scenic drives, hunting, and more at Coconino National Forest!

Photo credit: USDA Forest Service

The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous red rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa pine forests, from southwestern desert to alpine tundra. Explore mountains and canyons, fish in small lakes, and wade in lazy creeks and streams.

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Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers

Fossil Springs Wilderness - This 11,550 acre Wilderness boasts one of the most diverse riparian areas in Arizona.

Kachina Peaks Wilderness - The area is named for the Hopi dieties, or Kachinas, whom that culture's mythology tells us live here for part of every year.

Kendrick Mountain Wilderness - Kendrick Mountain Wilderness encompasses Kendrick Peak, one of the many peaks of the vast San Francisco mountain volcanic field located on the Coconino Plateau in north-central Arizona.

Mazatzal Wilderness - Established in 1940 and expanded to its present size in 1984, its name is from an old Indian culture in Mexico, and is correctly pronounced "Mah-zaht-zahl," meaning "land of the deer."

Munds Mountain Wilderness - A number of trails offer access to the wilderness. Two you may want to try are Jacks Canyon Trail and the Hot Loop Trail. Both lead from canyon bottom to high overlook.

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness - This collection of cliffs, buttes, and canyons has to rank as one of nature's most magnificent masterpieces.

Strawberry Crater Wilderness - A volcanic cinder cone and lava flow form the centerpiece of this 10,141 acre wilderness.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness - A lesser known, but equally scenic, cousin of Oak Creek Canyon, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness contains more than 50,000 acres of colorful cliffs, soaring pinnacles, and one of the world's rarest habitats, a desert riparian area.

West Clear Creek Wilderness - Due to the stark variance in elevation and sunlight across canyon walls, the West Clear Creek Wilderness offers a wide range of vegetation, geology, recreational opportunities, and supports a variety of wildlife.

Wet Beaver Wilderness - A perennially flowing stream in a desert environment, Wet Beaver Creek offers a unique and precious habitat for wildlife and plants. 

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