Deer Hill Trail,
Coconino National Forest
The Deer Hill Trail is an easy trail with little elevation gain that leads through a forest and open meadows within the Coconino National Forest. The trail is frequently used by horseback riders as well as bicyclists and hikers. During 2010 the trail was severely damaged by the Schultz wildfire and flooding from extreme monsoon weather which followed — trail crews started restoration work in July 2016.
Elevation
The Deer Hill Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,243 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,126 ft. and an elevation range of 117 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 2.7 mi | 7,126 ft | 7,243 ft | 117 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.2 hrs | 12.8 | 154 ft | 63 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 1.1 hrs | 5.2 | 63 ft | 154 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 Deer Hill 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: White Horse Hills, AZ
- North Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
- West Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
- Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
- East Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
- South Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Winona, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Deer Hill 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 Deer Hill Trail #99.
What is the length of the Deer Hill Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) or 5,872 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Deer Hill Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.1 hours 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.