Yam Canyon Trail
2.7 mi
Distance
689 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 1m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Yam Canyon Trail is a point-to-point trail in Apache National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Greenlee County, Arizona. It is 2.7 miles long and gains 689 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Alma, New Mexico, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,093 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 2,281 ft |
| End | 2.7 mi | 2,173 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Alma, NM · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Greenlee County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Apache National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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