| Facilities: There are no facilities available at Pumpkin Trail. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Pumpkin Trail. Best Time To Visit: It is recommended to hike Pumpkin Trail between late spring to early fall. Fees: There are no fees charged for hiking this trail. Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible. Rules: No motorized or mechanized vehicles are permitted within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. Directions: To reach Pumpkin Trail from Williams, take I-40 east to the Parks Exit (#178). Turn left across the overpass,then left again at the "T" intersection, and then turn right at the Parks store onto Forest Road 141. Continue north on Forest Road 141 for about 11 miles; continue onto Forest Road 144 and go about 2.5 miles to Forest Road 171. Turn right onto Forest Road 171; go 2.8 miles to the right-angle curve in the road, then turn left onto Forest Road 149 just south of the curve, and continue for about one mile to the parking area at the trailhead. Initially, this trail follows an old road then rises along a steep canyon. After passing through a gate, the trail ascends a ridge, gradually turning southeast. From here to the top of Kendrick Mountain, the trail follows a ridge through meadows, aspen and conifer stands. Rock cairns often show the way. | |
