Arizona · Hiking

Pintail Lake #2

0.1 mi
round trip
3 ft
climb
6,362 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jul, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Pintail Lake #2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Pintail Lake #2, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Pintail Lake #2 is a short, easy hike in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is just 0.13 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 3 feet, so it is a quick stop rather than a full-day outing. The route is accessible and natural-surfaced, and it is open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The trailhead is named Pintail Lake, and the parking area sits at about 6,360 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Show Low show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Pintail Lake, another hike, lies about 0.2 miles away. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground is roughly 2.9 miles off, and Show Low Meadow Path and Show Low Bluff Trail are both within about 4.4 miles.

Local outfitters

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