Woodchute Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Prescott National Forest, Arizona.

Woodchute Wilderness is a protected forest area in Arizona's Prescott National Forest featuring mountainous terrain. The landscape varies between roughly 5,500 and 7,800 feet in elevation and contains different ecosystems that hikers can explore on several trails.

The name comes from a wooden chute on the north side of Woodchute Mountain, used to send timber down to the mining town of Jerome, about 4 miles east. The area is managed by the United States Forest Service as part of Prescott National Forest; the sources give no date for its wilderness designation.

The area serves as a retreat where visitors experience nature without noise or motorized activity. The lack of developed infrastructure creates a setting where hikers can feel genuinely immersed in wild terrain.

Visitors should check trail conditions before hiking and bring water, as the area can be exposed and dry. Seasons strongly affect conditions: winter brings snow at higher elevations while summer becomes intensely hot.

The name comes from a wooden chute on the mountain's north side, used to send timber down to the mining town of Jerome, about 4 miles (6.4 km) east. The wilderness spans two USGS quadrangles, Munds Draw and Hickey Mountain, and its two trails total 8 miles (13 km).