About Cedar Bench Wilderness
Trails in the Cedar Bench Wilderness include: - [Goat Springs Trail 542](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=67433&actid=50) - [Lower Cedar Bench Trail 540](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=67429&actid=50) - [Chasm Creek Trail 164](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=67381&actid=50) The [USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd637854.pdf) explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi south of Camp Verde, AZ · 34.44768, -111.84265
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Springs | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Mc Craken | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Chasm Creek | Horse | 0.6 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Brown Springs | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 10.1 mi |
| Hell Hole | Horse | 1.1 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Dripping Spring | Horse | 1.9 mi | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Camp Verde (Dark Sky Community), 8 mi.
Dump station: 23.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.