Red Mountain (S)

Date:					Destination:		Red Mountain
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		Flagstaff
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		300			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		300			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:		9:00 am			Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		No
Unpaved miles:					Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=101&sid=a747864cc042453ff7daf04cee47812e
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		35.21575,-111.57822 Hotel Parking Lots
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Some
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		1			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

We will hike into the heart of a 740,000-year-old volcano which provides a fascinating look at the geology of AZ, and have an opportunity to explore pines, spires, and hoodoos.  You may want hiking sticks to navigate the volcanic cinders, plus there is a 5’ ladder to ascend and descend.  Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

We will meet at the east parking lot of the Hampton/Fairfield Inns (coordinates are for the parking lot) at 990 and 1000 N Country Club Drive, Flagstaff at 9:00am. You hike leader will provide detailed directions to the trailhead which is at Milepost 247 along Highway 180 and is well signed. Turn left onto a good dirt road that will end at the developed trailhead a short distance from the turnoff. There is a parking area right at the turnoff but proceed further to the developed trailhead.