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Summary: There are well maintained USFS facilities at the trailhead including a well graveled parking area, toilets and a trash dump. Along the way you'll see some of the devastation left by the "Pumpkin" fire in 2000. The trail winds it's way to the top through a long series of switchbacks. Near the summit be sure and check out the old Kendrick lookout cabin built in 1911 and still in good shape. At the summit you'll find the current fire lookout tower and a large cement slab where you can take in some of the most breathtaking views in Northern Arizona. On a clear day you can see the outskirts of Flagstaff and the fringes of the Grand Canyon! Trailhead: North of Flagstaff on Hwy 180 to mile post 230.1. turn left on fr 245 and follow it to fr 171, turn right on fr 171 turn right on fr 190 at the Kendrick Mountain Trail sign and follow it to the trailhead parking area. (Lat:35.38926 Lon:-111.85835) Trail Guides for Kendrick Mountain Trail: Flagstaff Hikes by Richard and Sherry Mangum (Hexagon Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, 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 Stu on 11/11/2007 what a great hike. my wife, 4month old son, and i hiked this trail at a leisurely pace. there were quite a few trees down across the trail, which normally would not bother us, however; it added challenge as we were carrying our son in a front pack. The views were beautiful, and the hike invigorating. We are from Indiana, so any opportunity we get to enjoy the beauty of the mountains is typically a good one. if we lived in the area we would hike this often
Reviewed by andy on 10/18/2007 My two dogs and I hiked / trail ran this beautifull hike on 10/18/07. This is a Very strenuos and invigorating affair. It was great to see the cabin at the peak. Pack plenty of fluids and nutritcious snacks. I run marathons and ultra marathons and would describe this as a great work out. Have fun and enjoy !!!!!!!!!! 
Reviewed by Patty on 8/11/2007 Both Kendrick and Humphreys are great hikes with beautiful views. However, July and August thunderstorms hit about noon almost daily in the northern Arizona mountains. My husband and I made the mistake of starting our hikes too late in the morning. We didn't make it to the summits of Kendrick nor Humphreys because of lightening bolts and heavy rain and hail. We were later advised that hikers should begin their hikes no later than 5:00 a.m. and be off the mountains by 11:00 a.m. in July and August. Both hikes are well worth starting at dawn. I wish we had known what northern Arizona weather was like before we planned them.
Reviewed by Teri on 6/15/2007 This hike was great...as long as you are up to it! I went out there on a whim and found it too be fantastic, unfortunately it was hazy the day I took my hike making the views not quite as good as they could have been. The hike is well worth it and I totally recommend it!
Reviewed by Christopher on 11/6/2006 Great Hike! Took the dog and went for it! We started the day late (1:30p) but without a break we made it up in about 1.5 hours; down in 1. If you are not in that great of shape or like to take breaks give yourself about 2-2 1/4 hours up and about 2 down. The views were amazing and it was such a clear day! Unfortunately that late on a Sunday there weren't any fire watchers in the look out. But WE did see a fire Wayyyyyy North - awesome!
Reviewed by SNB on 9/6/2006 I loved it. WARNING! The hike time is misleading! If you like to take breaks during strenuous hikes, it takes more like 4 and a half to 5, especially if you stop at the top. We only stopped twice (once at the top) and we kept a good pace. Our breaks were pretty short. Another WARNING! The dogs' paws were torn up because the trail is cindery. I thought of bringing the doggy moccasins, and regret that I didn't, because the dogs were hobbling a little towards the end. Thanks for the helpful trail guide, the directions were spot on!
Reviewed by PyrtHkr on 6/23/2006 Good prep hike for Humphreys & stunning views of the area. Always bring some goodies for the fire watchers & you'll be rewarded w/their knowledge & insight of the area. Ready for a longer day? Take the Pumpkin Tr back down.
Reviewed by Elise on 7/20/2003 My Husband and I are voulenteer fire watchers on a few weekends, and we never get sick of it. Make sure you have good shoes and plent of water/food, it's quite a 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||