Kendrick Mountain Trail

Kendrick Mountain Trail - Williams, AZ

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Kendrick Mountain Trail

GPS Coordinates: N 35° 23.221 W 111° 52.096

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This is a hike to one of the highest vistas in northern Arizona. From Kendrick's 10,418 foot summit, it is possible to see the Grand Canyon to the north and Oak Creek Canyon to the south. In addition to the impressive scenery, it's a good place to see wildlife, especially elk and mule deer. The trail starts in the ponderosa pines and climbs into the mixed conifer forests of Douglas fir, white fir, Engelmann spruce and corkbark fir within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness.

Note: there are no reliable springs along the trail and no water at the top of the mountain.

Just below the mountain's summit, there is an old cabin. This is the old lookout cabin, built in the early 1900s and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

After about 1/2 mile of trail, this route up Kendrick Mountain follows an old fire road for about one mile. From this point the trail becomes a foot path again and is well marked and gently sloped. Almost the entire trail is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness.

This trail is located within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness and is available for hikers and horseback riders. It measures 4.0 miles and has been rated as "moderate."

Facilities: There is a parking area available at the trailhead. Other than that, there are no facilities along Kendrick Mountain Trail.

Best Time To Visit: It is recommended to hike this trail from late spring to early fall.

Fees: There are no fees charged for hiking this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not accessible.

Rules: No motorized vehicles or mountain bikes are permitted in the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. Hiking and horseback riding permitted only.

Directions: To reach Kendrick Mountain Trail from Williams, take I-40 east to the Parks Exit (#178). Turn left back across the overpass, turn left at the "T" intersection, then turn right onto Forest Road 141 and continue north for about 8 miles; continue north on Forest Road 194 for about 4.5 miles to Forest Road 171. Turn right onto Forest Road 171 and go 2 miles to Forest Road 190; turn left onto Forest Road 190 and go 1 mile to the parking area.

To reach Kendrick Mountain Trail from Flagstaff, take Hwy 180 to FR 193, about 10 miles north of the turnoff to Arizona Snowbowl; turn left on Forest Road193 and continue to Forest Road171; turn right on Forest Road171 and go 2 miles to Forest Road190; turn right on Forest Road190 and go 1 mile to the parking area.

Map: Click here for a map to Kendrick Mountain Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted.

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Kaibab National Forest

Address

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
Toll Free: (800) 863-0546

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