Arizona · Hiking

Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail #61

16.7 mi
distance
230 ft
climb
7,448 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail #61 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail #61, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Kaibab National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail #61 is a 16.7-mile loop in the Williams Ranger District of Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts and ends at about 6,390 feet and climbs to roughly 7,448 feet, with a total elevation gain of 230 feet. It is rated hard. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bellemont show May highs around 68°F and October highs around 64°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse is about 1.4 miles away, and the Spring Valley Connector A and Spring Valley Mtn. Bike trails are within about 3 miles. Kendrick Mountain Trail lies about 6 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail #61

    Best months: June–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 11°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 15°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 24°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 30°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 36°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 46°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 46°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 37°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 27°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 18°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 11°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellemont Wfo, AZ, 13.1 mi away at 7,152 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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