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Miller Canyon FS Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Hereford, Arizona · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Miller Canyon FS Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surfaceOpen 24hScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Miller Canyon FS Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

Beautiful place to take a long hike theres is a creek and also alot of wild animals great for rock lovers there isnt alot of camping spots but the bathrooms are clean you will be pretty close to mexico as well

★★★★★ — Adventures , Oct 2020

First time there was last year and we saw that the streams were running with water and then of course it wasn't raining at all for the months and season of 2020 and now for 2021 this dreams have not catched up with the rain so far but it's beautiful up there.

★★★★☆ — Margarita , Jul 2021

Great free place to camp. Lots of trails in the area with good variety

★★★★☆ — Jeffrey , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Great hike with a bit of shade and expansive views”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Miller Canyon FS Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
  • Phone(520) 378-0311
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Miller Canyon FS Trail

E Miller Canyon Rd, Hereford, AZ 85615

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.