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Summary: This hike takes you to one of the most interesting reminders of the Flagstaff area's volcanic past. You'll start off in a pinion/juniper forest, notice the many victims of the recent bark beetle infestation. The first 2/3's of the hike follows an old primitive road, the last part of the hike follows a dry wash lined with volcanic cinder sand. Just before entering the cinder cone the forest type changes form juniper/pinion to poderosa pine forest. Near the end of the trail you'll climb a 6 foot ladder between two portal-like volcanic formations and find yourself within a surreal landscape of rock spires and sheer cliff walls. Be sure and bring your camera! Trailhead: Follow Hwy 180 north of flagstaff approx 30 miles. Look for the road sign for Red Mountain Trail on the west side of Hwy 180. There is a parking lot and well marked trail head about 1/4 mi off the highway. (Lat:35.53706 Lon:-111.879) Trail Guides for Red Mountain Trail: Flagstaff Hikes by Richard and Sherry Mangum (Hexagon Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: US Forest Service Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Dennis Lightfoot, who has posted 3 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Karen on 3/3/2010 Loved this hike! Hiked it in October, and had the trail to ourselves. Scrambled all over the rocks and took a ton of pics.
Reviewed by m_evans on 7/8/2009 went in June 2009 in late afternoon. very easy hike. first half is thru mesquite and juniper. second half follows stream bed to short ladder. views were amazing. unusual volcanic mounds and formations - felt like i was on Mars! the backwall pockets had several hawks and other raptors. took lots of pictures. will definitely visit again, maybe at sunrise or sunset.
Reviewed by Laesy on 6/24/2009 Went in June 2008, had a great time. We had our 2 yr old and 4 yr old and they were able to do this. They are used to hiking though:) It was easy to find and so much fun!!! 
Reviewed by Sam on 6/1/2009 Hiked during Apr May 09 Flagstaff vacation. Would do it again and spend more time taking pics, climbing, and exploring in this otherworldly place. Magma flows in the Bowl are climbable. Ice in holes caverns on backwall. Trail is not well marked but easy to see from parking area when hiking to it. Seemed farther to get to the left turn on the way back. Thought I might have hiked past the turn.
Reviewed by Drew on 2/22/2009 A few buddies and myself did this location today. The trail is a little wet and muddy, but nothing too bad at all. After reaching the ampitheatre, we climbed up the right side of the hill, then entered the "canyon" from the top. We managed to climb and scramble all the way to the bottom,after some spooky moves we had to make. I will be going back again soon, but probably bringing a little more equipment with me next time!
Reviewed by Kate on 10/2/2007 I found this information regarding Red Mountain on the USGS website, thought I'd share the link: http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2002/fs024-02/
Reviewed by Kate on 10/1/2007 This is a beautiful trail! I took several hundred photos of the volcanic mounds. It's definitely one of the places I'll be taking visitors from out of town. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||