Bull Basin Trail - Williams, AZ

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Bull Basin Trail


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The Bull Basin Trail starts at a trailhead located off Forest Road 90A. Ascending Kendrick Mountain's north slope, it switchbacks up to a large meadow. The trail then turns south along a rocky ridge to a flat area where there is a spring, and on to the old Kendrick Lookout Cabin. That one room log structure, built in the early 1900s, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to go up to the lookout to enjoy the view. The two springs along the trail are not reliable and not recommended for drinking.

The lower section of Bull Basin Trail follows some old logging roads (now closed to vehicles) and then merges with the Connector Trail, which branches off to the west. Bull Basin proceeds east, passing a small meadow. About 1/4 mile beyond the meadow the trail begins a steep ascent.

It then curves south at another large meadow near the top of Kendrick Mountain, passing a spring before reaching the old Kendrick Lookout Cabin. The trail is generally well marked. The old cabin can be used by visitors, but please leave it in good shape for the next person.

Most of this trail is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. It measures 4.5 miles and has been rated as "moderate".

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Bull Basin Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Bull Basin Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Bull Basin Trail is open late spring through early fall.

Fees: There are no use fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Forest Road 45 is very rough and suitable for high clearance vehicles only. Visitors may choose to park about halfway up Forest Road 45, if the road becomes too rough, and take a longer hike up the road to the trailhead.

This trail is located within the Kaibab National Forest; forest regulations apply.

Directions: To reach Bull Basin Trail from Williams, travel east on I-40 to the Parks Exit (#178). Turn left across the overpass, take a left at the "T" intersection and turn right at the Parks store onto Forest Road 141. Continue north on Forest Road 141 for about 11 miles to Forest Road 144. Follow Forest Road 144 about 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 90. Go about 5 miles to Forest Road 90A, and follow this to the trailhead near some private land.

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Kaibab National Forest

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City of Williams/Forest Service

200 West Railroad Avenue

Williams, Arizona 86046-2899

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General: (928) 635-4707
Fax: (928) 635-1417
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