Abineau Trail,
Coconino National Forest
The trailhead for the Abineau Trail is located just a short walk away from the parking lot. This strenuous loop trail also connects with the Bear Jaw Trail. The trail ascends the north side of Humphreys Peak through Aspen and Ponderosa Pine trees. The panoramic views are amazing from this trail — the gorge of the Grand Canyon can be seen as well as the magnificence of Humphreys Peak.
Elevation
The Abineau Trail has a maximum elevation of 10,291 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,664 ft. and an elevation range of 1,627 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 2.1 mi | 8,664 ft | 10,291 ft | 1,627 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.5 hrs | 135.6 | 1,627 ft | 0 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 55 min | 0.0 | 0 ft | 1,627 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Abineau Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Chapel Mountain, AZ
- North Topo Map: S P Mountain, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: East of S P Mountain, AZ
- West Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
- Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
- East Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
- South Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Abineau Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Abineau Trail #127.
What is the length of the Abineau Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.5 km) or 4,900 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Abineau Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.5 hours in one direction and in 55 minutes in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.