Arizona hiking trails - Bill Williams National Recreation Trail, Coconino County

   
  Hiking here in Arizona is a must. Hiking here in Arizona is a perfect idea. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Bill Williams National Recreation Trail in Coconino County, Arizona is such a tremendous site. Bill Williams National Recreation Trail is not that long but it's always great to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. This backpacking trail is a very short backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail great for the average backcountry trekker looking for an enjoyable
    adventure. Every Arizona wilderness hiking trail has its own unique splendor. This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Arizona has plenty of pleasant wilderness hiking trails; one of those is Bill
Williams National Recreation Trail in Coconino County. The number of hiking trails in this area is not very high. The backcountry hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. All through the warmest time of the year highs here at Bill Williams National Recreation Trail get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop  
down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Bill Williams National Recreation Trail are in the 20's. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 1,493 feet which is an average number. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. A lengthy journey divides Prescott from Bill Williams National Recreation Trail, but there's perfect natural beauty waiting for you here along it. Being 2.4 miles long it's shorter than many backcountry hiking trails. Bill Williams National Recreation Trail is pretty dried out regularly; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. The time needed for this trek is roughly 2 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.

Briefly about the general area:
Bennett Spring is a glorious local attraction, and a nice location to camp here at Bill Williams National Recreation Trail is Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
Why not have a look at City Dam if you're here, and camping is available at Canyon Gateway RV Park. Clover Spring is always fun to check out, and if you yearn for a little side trip, try Bixler Saddle.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 35.2154, Longitude -112.2123
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Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 35.1999, Longitude -112.2076
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace: .5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: .5 hours
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 1493 feet


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These outdoors activities are available near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail.
 Trails Near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail:
Benham National Recreation Trail, Coconino County , 2 miles away, 1.9 hiking miles, 449 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail:
Grand Canyon Railway RV Park, Williams, 3 miles away
Canyon Gateway RV Park, Williams, 3 miles away
Railside RV Ranch, Williams, 3 miles away
Canyon Motel and RV Park, Williams, 4 miles away
Kaibab Lake Recreation Site Kaibab Lake Campground, Coconino County, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail:
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 44 miles away
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 44 miles away
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 45 miles away
 Hotels Near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail:
Best Western Inn Of Williams, Williams , 2 miles away
Days Inn Williams, Williams , 2 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Williams, Williams , 2 miles away
Comfort Inn Near Grand Canyon, Williams , 2 miles away
Budget Host Inn Williams, Williams , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Bill Williams National Recreation Trail
City Reservoir, Coconino County , 2 miles away
Saginaw Reservoirs, Coconino County , 2 miles away

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