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| | Relatively far from Flagstaff you bump into Hance Trail, but backcountry trekking is such an amusing thing to do, and this is a nice spot to do that. Arizona is a perfect location for outdoors folks. Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Hance Trail in Coconino County, Arizona is just the spot. This backcountry trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. Hance Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,734 feet, and that is higher than average. Here in Arizona backpacking is a perfect way to spend |
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some time. With its 10.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long trail. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many great outdoors hiking
| | trails in the surrounding region. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors hiking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a wonderful challenge. Not much rain falls here at Hance Trail; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month of the year is June. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day hike, so it's a tremendous thing if | |
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your backpack is big enough to do the job. Wilderness hiking trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona, and Hance Trail in Coconino County is one of them. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Hance Trail reach the 70's. Once the sun is
down it dips down to the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Hance Trail are in the 10's. Some parts of Hance Trail are much higher up than other parts of the trail which of course means you need to be prepared
for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Every Arizona wilderness hiking trail has its own unique prettiness.
Briefly about the general area:
Put some time aside to spend at Sockdolager Rapids since you're here at Hance Trail, and Red Canyon is a glorious
spot to spend some time. Looking for some flowing water? Try Hance Creek, and if you came for an overnight stay Roaring Springs Campground is a tremendous location to camp.
This river is so good. A spree to Hance Rapids will fill your spirit with great feelings, and a journey
to Grand Canyon National Park is worthwhile. Hance Trail beyond doubt is in the middle of a beautiful outdoors paradise. Papago Creek is a perfect local stream. Why not camp at Suspension Bridge Campground while you're here at Hance Trail, and if you come at the right time of year, Little Colorado River offers some great whitewater.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 35.9906, Longitude -111.9354
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Total elevation difference: 4734 feet
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14 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Flagstaff, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Flagstaff, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Hance Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hance Trail, Coconino County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hance Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hance Trail:
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Grandview Trail, Coconino
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3751 feet elevation difference |
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Tanner Trail, Coconino
County
, 7 miles away, 12.8 hiking miles, 4932 feet elevation difference |
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Clear Creek Trail, Coconino
County
, 10 miles away, 33.2 hiking miles, 4470 feet elevation difference |
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Blue Springs Trail, Coconino
County
, 11 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 909 feet elevation difference |
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North Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 11 miles away, 26.2 hiking miles, 6735 feet elevation difference |
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South Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 12 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 4533 feet elevation difference |
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Transept Trail, Coconino
County
, 13 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 244 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hance Trail:
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Little Colorado River, Coconino County
County
, 22 miles away, Class V+ - 51 miles long (Cameron to Colorado River) |
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| | National Parks Near Hance Trail:
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Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon - AZ
, 15 miles away |
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Page - AZ
, 59 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Hance Trail:
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Canyon Star, Grand Canyon
, 13 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn, Grand Canyon
, 13 miles away |
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Grand Canyon Natl Park Lodges, Grand Canyon
, 13 miles away |
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Seven Mile Lodge, Grand Canyon
, 13 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon
, 14 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Hance Trail
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Twin Lakes, Coconino County
, 4 miles away |
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Lockett Lake, Coconino County
, 5 miles away |
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15 miles away
