Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Sandy Seep Trail

Sandy Seep TrailPhoto: Bobby Chin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
3.3 mi
round trip
369 ft
climb
7,249 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

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Sandy Seep Trail is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 3.3 miles in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, Arizona. The trail rises from 6,870 feet to about 7,249 feet, a climb of roughly 370 feet, and horses are allowed. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 70°F in May and 65°F in October, while July and August see highs in the low to mid 80s and the most wet days of the year. The Arizona Trail-Mount Elden passes just 0.2 miles away, and the Sandy Seep mountain biking area is about 0.7 miles off. Climbers can find Secret Canyon and The Carnal Caves about 1.5 miles away, and Little Elden Springs Horsecamp is about 2.2 miles out.

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  • Sleep close

    RV Park Flagstaff

    Campground

    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mary's Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Sandy Seep Trail

    Best months: May–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° / 13°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 16°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 21°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      70° / 34°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 42°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 47°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 40°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 28°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 18°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 12°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunset Crater Nm, AZ, 8.4 mi away at 6,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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