Little Horse Trail to Chicken Point and White Line
Coconino National Forest, Arizona

Little Horse Trail to Chicken Point and White Line

4.8
Moderate↕️ Out & back

Distance

4 mi

6.4 km

Elevation

+541 ft

165 m

Est. Time

~1h 42m

Route

Out & back

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Trail Guide

Best Season

Oct – Apr

Parking

Little Horse Trailhead off Broken Arrow Dr (AZ-179 area) — Red Rock Pass area

Fees & Passes

Red Rock Pass required ($5/day)

Hiker Tips

  • Chicken Point overlook is one of Sedona's most dramatic viewpoints — don't skip it
  • The White Line is a famous slickrock scramble — optional, thrilling side challenge
  • Connects to the larger Broken Arrow trail system for many loop options
  • Very popular with Jeep tours — expect to share the trail with off-road vehicles on the Broken Arrow section

Elevation Profile

541 ft gain4,5005,023 ft
5,023 ft4,511 ft
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Trail Location

34.82500, -111.78300
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Little Horse Trail to Chicken Point and White Line

Little Horse Trail to Chicken Point and White Line

4 mi · +541 ft

Activities

🥾Hiking
🚵Mountain Biking
🐴Horseback Riding

Trail Features

🐕Dogs on Leash
👶Kid Friendly
🏔️Scenic Views
🌸Wildflowers
🦅Wildlife

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Trail Conditions

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Excessive Heat Warning — hike early morning only

96°F

Light drizzle

Dangerous — heat

22 mph wind
Tod102°76°
0.1"
Tom102°74°
0.4"
Wed101°72°
1.5"
Thu100°72°
1.1"
Fri101°72°
0.9"
Sat99°73°
0.6"
Sun97°68°
3"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.

Trail Summary

Distance4 miles (6.4 km)
Elevation+541 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~1h 42m

Location

Coconino National Forest, Arizona

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