Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Thomas Point Trail #142

Thomas Point Trail #142Photo: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.1 mi
round trip
315 ft
climb
6,317 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

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Thomas Point Trail #142 is an easy out-and-back hike on the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona. The trail runs about 2.1 miles and rises roughly 315 feet from its low point at 5,335 feet to a high of 6,317 feet. For the most comfortable conditions, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from the nearby Mund's Park weather station, at a similar elevation, show highs around 69°F in May and 76°F in September, while July and August bring the most wet days. The trail sits within a cluster of other outdoor options. Thomas Point, a mountain biking area, and Telephone Trail #72 are both about 0.4 miles away. West Fork and Cave Springs Campground lie within about half a mile, and Oak Creek offers paddling roughly 2.3 miles off.

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    Cave Springs

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chipotle

    Fast food

    Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Thomas Point Trail #142

    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

      46° / 17°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 23°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      69° / 34°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 41°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mund'S Park, AZ, 6.5 mi away at 6,470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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