Arizona · Hiking

Turkey Track Loop Trail

Turkey Track Loop TrailPhoto: USDAgov, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
3.9 mi
round trip
89 ft
climb
6,902 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Turkey Track Loop Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lakeside Ranger District. It doesn't name Turkey Track Loop Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Lakeside Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Turkey Track Loop Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 3.9 miles in the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The trail rises from a low point of about 6,752 feet to a high of about 6,902 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 89 feet, making it a gentle walk rather than a climb. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pinetop show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 76°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 13 to 16 a month. The trail starts at the Woodland Lake parking area, and the Woodland Lake Trail lies about 0.3 miles away. The Hitching Post Loop Trail is about half a mile off, and the Meadowview mountain biking area is just 0.1 mile away. For an overnight stay, Scott Reservoir campground is about 3.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Turkey Track Loop Trail

    Best months: April–June 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

      45° / 20°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 22°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 26°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 32°

      5 wet

    5. May

      71° / 38°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 46°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 52°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 51°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 46°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 34°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 27°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 19°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pinetop 2e, AZ, 1.8 mi away at 7,200 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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