Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Pipeline Trail

Pipeline TrailPhoto: cogdogblog, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
3.7 mi
distance
90 ft
climb
7,209 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Pipeline Trail open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

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

Pipeline Trail is a 3.7-mile loop in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises about 90 feet from its low point of 6,927 feet to a high of 7,209 feet, making it a moderate walk with a mostly flat profile. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 68°F in May and 64°F in October, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 11 and 13 respectively. The trail is open to both horses and bikes. The Middle Tier Trail starts about 0.1 mile away, and the East Park Way Access Trail and the Heart Cave and Surroundings climbing area are each about 0.3 mile off. For an overnight stay, Little Elden Springs Horsecamp is about 3.7 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Black Barts RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona research facility

    Museum

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Pipeline Trail

    Best months: May–July and September–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

      43° / 18°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 24°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 28°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 35°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 51°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 51°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 32°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 23°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 17°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flagstaff Pulliam Ap, AZ, 6.3 mi away at 7,003 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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