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| | Going for a backcountry walk here in Arizona is a good way to spend some time. A lengthy tour separates Flagstaff from Hance Trail, but when you trek it you're always having a splendid time. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the outdoors a bit, and Hance Trail in Coconino County, Arizona is a splendid selection. Not much precipitation falls here at Hance Trail; during January this area sees the most snow while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. In Arizona you never run out of outdoors fun. Each one of the many |
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backcountry trails of Arizona has its own unique loveliness. This is a region covered with lots of backcountry trails. Some parts of this wilderness trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions
| | on different parts of the wilderness trail. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Hance Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. Hance Trail is 10.4 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness trails. Brilliant backcountry trails in Arizona are in abundance, and Hance Trail is one of them, and it's in Coconino County. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. All through the summertime months | |
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at Hance Trail highs are regularly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Hance Trail dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference
of 4,734 feet which is a higher than average number. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backcountry trail tremendous for hard core backpackers looking
for adventure. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 1.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
Whitewater paddling is brilliant on Little Colorado River, and while you're here, you could take
a look at Papago Creek. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the area next to Hance Trail has to offer. Hance Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Suspension Bridge Campground is a great local campground.
It's a glorious idea to stop by
Hance Creek, it's close to Hance Trail, and Hance Rapids is a pleasant local attraction. Sockdolager Rapids is always fun to check out, and the panoramas at Grand Canyon National Park will blow your mind. Camping at Roaring Springs Campground is always a great experience, and while you're here, you might as well explore Red Canyon.
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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
Canyon Plaza Resort, Grand Canyon
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14 miles away
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Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon
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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 Plaza Resort, Grand Canyon
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon
, 14 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GRAND CANYON, Grand Canyon
, 15 miles away |
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The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon
, 15 miles away |
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Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon
, 15 miles away |
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15 miles away
