Escudilla National Recreation Trail
Escudilla Wilderness, Apache County, AZ
Out-and-back trail in Escudilla Wilderness, Apache County, AZ. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 5.9 mi (9.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,437 ft (438 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 40 min
- High point
- 10,863 ft (3,311 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Escudilla Lookout 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Escudilla National Recreation Trail
How long is Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
Escudilla National Recreation Trail is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,437 ft (438 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,863 ft (3,311 m).
How hard is Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Escudilla Trailhead Parking.
Are there water and toilets on Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Escudilla National Recreation Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (54% under trees).
What can you do on Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Escudilla National Recreation Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Escudilla National Recreation Trail
- Government Trail #119 Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
- Luna Lake Long Loop (2) Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Luna Lake Long Loop (2) Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Hard · 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
- Luna Lake Short Loop (2a) Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Sidewinder Trail Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Yahoo Trail Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Half Moon Trail Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Isolation Trail Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests · Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap