Escudilla Mountain
| Rank: #3 | Summit Elevation: 10,912 ft. |
| Vegetation: spruce, fir, aspens, meadows, and wildflowers | Frequently Seen Animals: beaver, deer, elk, black bear. |
| Hiking Season: May to October |
| Rank: #3 | Summit Elevation: 10,912 ft. |
| Vegetation: spruce, fir, aspens, meadows, and wildflowers | Frequently Seen Animals: beaver, deer, elk, black bear. |
| Hiking Season: May to October |
| Name: Escudilla National Recreation Trail #308 (from Toolbox Draw) | Difficulty: Moderate |
| Length of Hike (r/t): 6.0 miles | Trail Elevation Change: 1,312ft. |
| Water: | Trailhead Elevation: 9,600 ft. |
| Tips:
This
trail is in the Escudilla Wilderness, and an area that was burned by a
wildfire in 1951 is designated a Research Natural Area. There is a fire
lookout tower near top of mountain. Fall colors best around beginning of
October.
Trail mileage log (from http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/): 0.0 miles Trailhead parking area; 0.1 Enter Escudilla Mountain Wilderness; 0.7 Aspen trees have been cut to increase browse for deer (Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project); 1.3 Tool Box Meadow-panoramic views; 1.9 Junction Government Trail; 2.8 Spur trail to left, continue right on old roadbed; 2.9 Spur trail on right leads to Bead Springs Meadow (no camping); 3.0 Escudilla Lookout. |
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| Hiking Permit Needed: No. | Maximum Group Size: |
| Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed. | Horses Permitted: Yes. |
| Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes. | Mountain Bikes Permitted: No. |
| Safety Tips: Bring warm clothing and raingear any time of year. Please sign in at the trailhead register. | |
| General Location: White Mountains in Eastern Arizona. | Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes |
| Nearest Town: Alpine | |
| Directions: Drive 5.5 miles north from Alpine on US 191 to Forest Road 56. Turn right on Forest Road 56 and follow it 3.6 miles to Terry Flat. Take the left fork past Tool Box Draw 0.5 miles to the trailhead. | |
| U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Escudilla | Office of Tourism Region: High Country | |
| County: Apache | Managing Agency: Alpine Ranger District, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, P.O. Box 469, Alpine, AZ 85920, Voice: (928) 339-4384, TTY: (928) 339-4566 | |
| Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/recreation/trails/alpine_trails/trl_alp_escudilla.shtml | ||