Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Seminary

20.9 mi
round trip
266 ft
climb
7,123 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

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The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

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Seminary is a hard hike on natural surface in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is 20.9 miles long and out and back, with a high point of 7,123 feet and a low of 6,831 feet. The trip involves a climb of 266 feet, which makes it a short route in distance but a significant one in elevation. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. At a nearby weather station in Flagstaff, typical averages run to highs of about 68°F in May and 74°F in September, with July and August bringing the most wet days of the year. The trail starts at the Kelly Trailhead, and the Priest Draw Area climbing area lies just 0.2 miles away. Within a few miles you'll also find the Airport Connector hike and the Highland hike, along with Flagstaff Bouldering.

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  • Sleep close

    Luke Air Force Base Recreation Area

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Mess Hall

    Museum

    Museum · 3.2 mi from Kachina Village

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

    Best time to visit Seminary

    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, 2.8 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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