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There are two trails located at the Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area. A short loop is paved to allow wheelchair access. A longer loop is 4 feet wide with native surface and is located on flat terrain -- it is an easy hike. Both trails provide an educational interpretive experience. Lots of wildlife live at the Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area. Visitors may experience the presence of a wide variety of bird, insect and animal life in this unique area. Some of the wildlife visitors may see are Steller's Jay, Northern Flicker, Pygmy Nuthatch, Hairy Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, mule deer, porcupine, pronghorn antelope, elk, Abert's squirrel, badger and coyote.Watch for animal tracks, scat, burrows and nests, traces of fur or feathers, and other signs that wildlife use this area. Visitors will also see evidence of human impact on the environment.The local animal life, forest and grassland vegetation, wildfire occurrences, historic presence of man and many other stories are interpreted along the way. There are tremendous views of the San Francisco Peaks, Kendrick Mountain, and Kendrick Park.The Trails: Short Loop, 1/4 mile, is paved for wheelchair access. Longer Loop one and one-half miles. The trails are rated easyHiking Time: Short Loop: 20 min., Longer loop: 1 hour
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Facilities: There are restrooms and a parking area at the Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area.
Best Time To Visit: Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area is open May to November.
Fees: There are no fees associated with this area.
Accessibility: Short Loop, 1/4 mile, is paved for wheelchair access.
Rules: This is a non-motorized trail, intended for hiking and wheelchair access only. Please, no mountain bikes or horses. Wear natural colors and unscented lotions. Walk and talk softly. Resist the temptation to "save" baby animals and birds, Mom is usually close by. Don't share food with wildlife! They may get hooked on handouts.
Directions: Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife is adjacent to Highway 180, approximately 20 miles north of Flagstaff on the southern end of Kendrick Park. It is on the west side of Hwy 180 at mile-marker 235.5 and at an elevation of 7,900 feet.
Map: Click here for a map to Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area
Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Area.
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