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Summary: This trail leads you to the 9,256-foot summit of Bill Williams Mountain. Originally built in 1902 as a toll trail for hikers and horses and later used as by the Forest Service to access the lookout tower on the summit. The trail starts at Bixler Saddle, at an elevation of 7,700 feet. The first stretch of the trail is fairly level and meanders through oak and Ponderosa pine. The rest of the trail becomes a moderate up hill climb. There are wooden markers along the trail indicating miles traveled. At around mile two you will be in thickets of aspens, fir, and a thick carpeting of ferns. A half a mile form the summit, the trail emerges from the thick forest and intersects a dirt road that leads to the summit. From the summit, Mingus and Woodchute mountains are visible to the south, Humphreys Peak is clearly visible to the east, and on a clear day, you can see the white line of the Kaibab limestone far off to the north. Trailhead: From Flagstaff follow I-40 west to the town of Williams. Take exit 161 which is about 1 mile west of the town and follow signs to Williams Ranger District Office. Once you are on the Ranger Station grounds follow signs to the trailhead. . (Lat:35.23675 Lon:-112.21261) Trail Guides for Bill Williams Mountain Trail #21: Hiking Arizona by Bruce Grubbs and Stewart Aitchision (The Globe Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Kaibab National Forest Williams Ranger District: 520-635-2633 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Rob Brinkerhoff, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jim on 7/9/2005 View from top OK but so much haze(smoke, smog) that I could not see Hualapai Pk near Kingman. I live in Kingman and have always seen Bill williams Mtn from the Hualapai's.The trail seems longer than the 3 miles posted at the trailhead. More like 4. On a very clear day it would be a nice hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Coconino County Hiking, Coconino County Trails, Coconino County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
