Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Keyhole Sink

Keyhole SinkPhoto: Kaibab National Forest Photography — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.3 mi
round trip
18 ft
climb
7,053 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Keyhole Sink open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kaibab National Forest. It doesn't name Keyhole Sink, 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.

Keyhole Sink is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.3 miles in Arizona's Kaibab National Forest, within the Williams Ranger District. The trail rises roughly 18 feet from a low point of 6,957 feet to a high of 7,053 feet, so it is a short walk with almost no climb. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail, so it works well for a quick outing on foot or on a mountain bike. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Williams show May highs around 71°F and October highs around 67°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Nearby, Route 66 Hiking lies about 3.6 miles away and Scholz Lake about 4.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse is about 7.2 miles off. Climbers can head to The Obsidian Wall, roughly 8.6 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    KOA Circle Pines

    Campground

    Campground · 6.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mustang River Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Gems & Minerals Building

    Museum

    On your way back · 20 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Keyhole Sink

    Best months: May–October. 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

      47° / 21°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 23°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 27°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 31°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      71° / 39°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 48°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 47°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 36°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 28°

      4 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      47° / 21°

      6 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Williams, AZ, 10.4 mi away at 6,909 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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