Bill Williams Mountain Trail

Bill Williams Mountain Trail - Williams, AZ

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Bill Williams Mountain Trail

GPS Coordinates: N 35° 14.324 W 112° 13.056

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	Kaibab National Forest

Bill Williams Mountain Trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets. As it crosses West Cataract Creek, it goes through stands of aspen and fir carpeted by a dense ground cover of ferns, Oregon grape and Arizona wild rose. At several places on the trail, the hiker has a good view of the valley below and the peaks in the distance. There is no water available along the trail, but cool summer temperatures make this an enjoyable hike.

Bill Williams Mountain marks the traditional boundary of lands inhabited by the early ancestors of the Hopi people. For that reason, they view the area as sacred. Respectful use of this area while visiting here is appreciated. This trail was originally built as a "toll road" in 1902. Builder Esan Lamb charged hikers and horseback riders a fee to ride to the top.

This is a short day hike, with moderately difficult slopes going up the mountain and easy down-grades coming back down. If arrangements can be made for someone to drive to the top of the mountain on Forest Road 111 and meet the hikers, a one way trip is possible.

The trail ends near the end of the road at 9256 feet. By leaving a vehicle at Williams District and also at the start of Benham Trail, day-hikers can go up one trail and down the other for a total hike of about 8.5 miles. It is also possible to connect with the Bixler Saddle Trail #72 to make a longer hike.

The trail measures 4.0 miles and has been rated as "moderate." It is available to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

Facilities: There is a parking area available but there are no other facilities available at Bill Williams Mountain Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Bill Williams Mountain Trail is open from late spring through early fall.

Fees: There are no fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Bill Williams Mountain marks the traditional boundary of lands inhabited by the early ancestors of the Hopi people. For that reason, they view the area as sacred. Respectful use of this area while visiting here is appreciated.

The use of motorized travel is prohibited.

Directions: To reach Bill Williams Mountain Trail from Williams, travel west from downtown Williams on Bill Williams Avenue about one mile; turn left at Clover Hill and proceed along the frontage road to the turnoff to Williams Ranger District office. Follow the signs to the trailhead.

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Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Bill Williams Mountain Trail.

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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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