Information About Hiking In Williams, Arizona
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Williams, Arizona
Includes Ash Fork and Seligman
Hiking

Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles)
This trail was one of the three major routes to California prior to the Civil War. This 19.5-mile route is open to hikers and horseback riders and is considered moderately difficult. Portions of the trail are open to mountain bikers.

Benham Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets, and climbs into the mixed conifer forest on Bill Williams Mountain. This 4.5-mile trail ranges in elevation from 7,265 to 9,256 feet, and should be considered moderately difficult.

Bill Williams Mountain Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This trail starts in ponderosa pine and oak thickets. At several places on the trail, the hiker has a good view of the valley below and the peaks in the distance. It measures 4.0 miles and has been rated as "moderate." It is available to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

Bixler Saddle Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
The trail wanders through rock formations along the west slope of Bill Williams Mountain. It provides views of the forested slopes and the broad grasslands to the west and south. The trail measures 2.0 miles, one-way, and has been rated as moderate. It is open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

Bull Basin Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
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. Most of this trail is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. It measures 4.5 miles and has been rated as "moderate".

Dogtown Lake Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail provides visitors a pleasant route for a stroll around Dogtown Lake. It measures 1.8 miles and has been rated as "easy." The trail is open to hikers only.

Grand Canyon National Park - Hiking In National Parks
The canyon's overwhelming size and its intricate and colorful landscape makes it without question one of the seven marvels of the natural world. While it is not the deepest canyon in the world, it is unmatched throughout the world for the vistas it offers to visitors. Hiking and sightseeing are the most popular activities here.

Kaibab National Forest - Hiking In National Forests
Bordering both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab has the distinction of being divided by one of Nature's greatest attractions. There are a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available.

Kendrick Mountain Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
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. 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."

Keyhole Sink Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This trail provides an easy pathway to a box canyon where prehistoric residents left their mark carved into the canyon's gray volcanic walls. It measures 1.0 miles, one-way, and has been rated as "easy." Hikers, skiers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders are welcome on this trail.

Pumpkin Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
The entire hike is within the Kendrick Mountain Wilderness. It measures 5.5 miles and has been rated as "moderate".

South Kiabab Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
Elevation change from rim to river is 4620 feet, along a 6 mile trail. There is no water available and little shade on this trail.

Summit Mountain Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This is a hike to near the top of Summit Mountain where visitors can enjoy expansive views. It measures 1.0 miles and has been rated as moderate and is available for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness covers 55,937 acres of cliffs and pinnacles, offering visitors hiking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Sycamore Rim Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles)
This 11-mile one-way trail has been rated as "easy-moderate". It typically takes 5-6 hours to complete the trail. The Sycamore Falls Trailhead was added during the summer of 1988 to accommodate hikers along the Sycamore Rim Trail and climbers using the Sycamore Falls area.
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